As I followed Nancy back out into the waiting area and toward the pharmacy down another corridor, my vision forced me to admit something. The System's check mark had been pulsing since before I changed back into my clothes.
> I didn't want to interact with it before. After all, I know what it's going to say. <
Blue swirled, as always, into a message as I focused on it. And the expected words come.
| TASK: Seek Medical Verification |
| TASK COMPLETION ✓ |
| REWARD IMMINENT ⚝ |
Always keeping me waiting. Honestly, holding back is simply inconsiderate of others.
Some entities just don't know when to move things along. Actually, don't I have another one of these rewards that still has not produced anything?
For… well, I suppose I'm actually fine not being rewarded. For that woman forcing her number on me.
> And no, not because it was its own reward, you… you! <