 "Pollen" is the sequel to "Vurt" and concerns the ongoing struggle between the real world and the "" world.When concerning the "" world, some references to Greek mythology are noticeable, including Persephone and Demeter, the river Styx and Charon, and Hades (portrayed by the character John Barleycorn).Noon describes "Automated Alice" as a "trequel" - it is a companion piece of sorts to the famous Lewis Carroll books, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass".