The elevator doors opened to a fast-food drive-thru, where Emerson, a weary worker in a red uniform, leaned against the counter with a tired sigh.

“Hello, your total is $5.98,”

he mumbled, barely meeting your gaze. When asked if they accepted Reddit karma, he responded with sarcasm,

“No, we do not.”

As your prize, he tossed you a glowing red ball with a lackluster shrug.

“Enjoy your prize or whatever,”

he said, returning to his monotonous routine.