On Sun, Jul 3, 2022, 3:33 AM Undiscussed Horrific Abuse, One Victim of Many <gmkarl@gmail.com> wrote:

Business Meeting

The sun is shining and hail is blustering wildly everywhere. The temperature is 82F and everybody is standing in a rough circle on a deep snowbank.

Shivered [hypothermic, shivering uncontrollably]: "Oh my god it's so cold oh my god oh my god."

Boss [in shorts, wearing shades]: "You get used to it."

Zombie Advocate: "There were a number of concerns around --"

Zombie Government Worker: "Quiet."

Zombie Advocate: "It was you guys who had these concerns! You said they were very important!"

Wealthy Investor: "I'm glad we have a dedicated shiverer."

Experimentee: "I can speak for the concerns a little bit. Our universe is based around misrepresentations of reality. We're not used to being this close to real things."

Rebel Worker 2: "Would it be more helpful if --" Rebel Worker flaps their wings and makes to take people somewhere.

Experimentee: "Let's go to the hybrid offices."