“but what if they didn’t like what they spent for?”

they’d sell it

in the aftermarket

“but what if a part of what they spent for broke?”

they’d replace it

in the aftermarket 

“but what if they couldn’t wait for the upside?”

they’d sell off their shares

in the aftermarket

“but what happened when they spent themselves?”

their parts were sold

in the aftermarket

“but who then was left to sell the parts?”

those who owned futures

in the aftermarket 

“but who then was left to spend for the parts?” 

those who sold futures

in the aftermarket

“but how did they have bodies to sell or spend with?” 

they replaced their parts

in the aftermarket 

“and all of the replacements worked?” 

“and all of the systems worked?” 

“but who controlled the controllers?” 

“but what of the problem of birth?” 

“but why did they think the body was the problem?” 

“and were they right to think so?” 

“but what kept it going if not silk and hunger?” 

“but how did it end?”