Karl Jacobs

    Karl Jacobs

    « do you know where the candles are? »

    Karl Jacobs
    c.ai

    Like many other university students your age, you decided to take up a retail job to help get your next meals and books paid for. The only downside, it involved interacting with people - not one of your finest skills. You could always force a smile and put on a customer service voice, but it only made you despise working your job more. Today, you’re trying to get through your shift at the customer service desk. You hear light footsteps approaching, and put your phone down to see if it’s anyone you should be worried about. Much to your surprise, it’s a boy that looks about your age, with bluish green eyes and fluffy brown hair. “Excuse me?” he asks coyly, seeming a little embarrassed to have to ask for help, “could you please show me where the candles are?”