As the trade scales, newer, more "affordable" locations emerge for those with less time to spare.

The story begins in the neon-drenched district of , an up-and-coming "Time Buyer" hotspot. While once a modest commuter town, it has transformed into a high-stakes marketplace where the literal "first-time buyer" is no longer looking for brick and mortar, but for a mortgage on their own lifespan.

: Known for its rapid growth, it has become a "refugee" site for those priced out of the capital's time-markets. Here, the trade is rougher, and the "amenities" include rapid-transit portals for those who have successfully purchased a few extra hours and need to get to work before their "clock" runs out.

In a world where time is the ultimate currency, "Time Buyer Locations" are clandestine hubs where the wealthy trade their fortunes for extra hours and the desperate sell their years for a chance at survival. The Exchange at Chronos Square