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Chapter 13 by Hvast Hvast

Will this new normal last?

No interruptions - No pulses

An hour passes faster than you would have thought. You spot Emily shuffling away from the store entrance as one of her co-workers starts closing the shutters. You are both relieved and slightly disappointed to see that she has her regular uniform on. She is busy closing closing the shutters. and doesn't notice you yet.

With a jump and a shout, you call attention to yourself so that she notices you. She smiles to a pleasant surprise and approaches you.

"John! Didn't expect you here! Weird day, right?" she says, still preoccupied with her work.

"You could say it." You say, trying to find a way to bring up the elephant in the room and decide to be direct with your friend. "I was just wondering, what do you think about all these women running around topless?"

She looks at you raising her eyebrow in confusion. "John, there are as many single women as usual. With everything being down it is only logical they show their interest in finding a mate."

"By going around with their boobs hanging around?"

"Yes. Good, old, traditional method. Somewhat old-fashioned but effective. Why do you ask such stupid questions?"

"Ehm... No reason... Just bored." You say, feeling stupid. Your brain refuses to understand what is happening "Anyway... I just wanted to catch up with you. Didn't have anything else to do so I thought I could take a moment to say hi in person."

"That's nice!" Her face becomes a little sad. "I'm sorry, but I'm a little busy at the moment... Catch you tomorrow?"

You take a couple of steps back embarrassed, then say goodbye to her as she runs fast towards the mall entrance. You catch a glimpse of her as she approaches and kisses a man you don't know. Then she pulls the top part of her uniform over her head...

A pulse, perhaps?

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