She looked down at her phone. The screen was a welcome distraction from the day. A swipe, a scroll, a tap. She knew that the respite wouldn't last long, so she took the time to enjoy it. Suddenly the phone rang, knocking her out of her day dream.

She spoke the pass word "Not today." She heard the click of the line on the other end and a mechanical voice say. "Accepted."

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