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The hum of the automated store shelves is the only sound that breaks the silence of the late night shift. As the last customers trickle out, I glance around the dimly lit convenience store, its sterile aisles illuminated by harsh fluorescent lights. It’s a thankless job, but it's one of the few that still has a human face behind the counter. The monotony of scanning items and restocking shelves is a small comfort in a world increasingly dominated by machines.
Tonight, the quiet is shattered by the jingle of the front doorbell. I look up, expecting a late-night straggler, but instead, I’m met by a figure shrouded in a dark trench coat. Their face is hidden beneath a wide-brimmed hat, their presence both enigmatic and unnerving. As they approach the counter, their footsteps echo in the stillness of the store.
They lean in close, their voice a low whisper. “I’ve been watching you fade. Not like the others. There’s something you should have—something that could change everything.” The figure drops a small, encrypted data chip onto the counter and backs away, their expression unreadable. “You’re about to doom or save yourself, make the right choice.”
The figure then turns and vanishes into the night, leaving me alone with the mysterious chip and the weight of their words.
Occupation: Store Clerk
Background: Working-class, struggling but relatively stable compared to the city’s outcasts.
Current Credits: [7]
Regular Salary: 7C weekly (modest pay, best for a peon without resorting to crime)
Occasional Bonuses: 2C (small extra payments for overtime or special tasks)
Expenses: 14C (Apartment and Utilities), 1250C in debt
Savings: [-1264]
Equipment Sheet:
Basic Gear:
Uniform: Standard store clerk uniform; practical and functional.
Personal ID Badge: Essential for job access and identification.
Smartphone: Old but functional for communication and limited access.
Essential Tools:
Multi-Tool: Includes knife, screwdriver, and pliers.
Basic First Aid Kit: Supplies for minor injuries and first aid.
Personal Items:
Wallet: Contains essential cards (Cred Card, ID, Access chips).
Portable Data Reader: Outdated but operational
Items of Interest:
Encrypted Data Chip: Mysterious chip from the shadowy figure, needs decryption.
Tonight, the quiet is shattered by the jingle of the front doorbell. I look up, expecting a late-night straggler, but instead, I’m met by a figure shrouded in a dark trench coat. Their face is hidden beneath a wide-brimmed hat, their presence both enigmatic and unnerving. As they approach the counter, their footsteps echo in the stillness of the store.
They lean in close, their voice a low whisper. “I’ve been watching you fade. Not like the others. There’s something you should have—something that could change everything.” The figure drops a small, encrypted data chip onto the counter and backs away, their expression unreadable. “You’re about to doom or save yourself, make the right choice.”
The figure then turns and vanishes into the night, leaving me alone with the mysterious chip and the weight of their words.
Occupation: Store Clerk
Background: Working-class, struggling but relatively stable compared to the city’s outcasts.
Current Credits: [7]
Regular Salary: 7C weekly (modest pay, best for a peon without resorting to crime)
Occasional Bonuses: 2C (small extra payments for overtime or special tasks)
Expenses: 14C (Apartment and Utilities), 1250C in debt
Savings: [-1264]
Equipment Sheet:
Basic Gear:
Uniform: Standard store clerk uniform; practical and functional.
Personal ID Badge: Essential for job access and identification.
Smartphone: Old but functional for communication and limited access.
Essential Tools:
Multi-Tool: Includes knife, screwdriver, and pliers.
Basic First Aid Kit: Supplies for minor injuries and first aid.
Personal Items:
Wallet: Contains essential cards (Cred Card, ID, Access chips).
Portable Data Reader: Outdated but operational
Items of Interest:
Encrypted Data Chip: Mysterious chip from the shadowy figure, needs decryption.
