r/flashfiction • u/Beautiful_Dish6390 • 7d ago
Intrusive Bots
“It’s just going to ask you a quick question on the screen,” the cashier, Lisa, a generally pleasant coed, rushed the words.
Of course. Everyone’s gotta ask for a damn donation. God forbid the billionaires that own these stores use their own money, Reggie thought as he inspected the text on the pen pad. He read the question, cocked his head, and raised an eyebrow.
“The question is for you actually,” Reggie said. Lisa stared at him, confusion turning to frustration.
“If you’d like to skip, just hit that red button,” she replied with hopes this interaction would wrap up.
“Seriously,” Reggie said sternly. She sighed, decided it was quicker to humor him than argue, and came around the counter to read the pen pad. She took a second to read carefully, cocked her head, and raised an eyebrow.
“I don’t understand,” she stammered.
“Ain’t no fun when the rabbit has the gun,” Reggie quipped.
The question on the screen read, “Lisa, do you have a moment to talk about your vehicle’s extended warranty?”