Online Shopping
It is beyond embarrassing to admit to the overly kind and indulgent hostess that her larder has been depleted by her penniless houseguest. And that, without me admitting that one of the instances of depletion happened because I was attempting to soothe myself from a nightmare. Repaying her with all the recountings does not seem enough, now, despite its cost to my own self.
Atlanta does not seem bothered by it, nevertheless. “Let me show you another function of the internet,” she “texts” her second phone, which she has just stuffed into my hand. Then, while regularly pushing slices of lemon cake towards me, she shows me how to purchase items, commissions and services without having to go anywhere, also without the intermediary of any other person. And the choices are nearly infinite, as long as one can pay for them and they do not happen to be false.
So, even the least commoner here could “shop online,” as long as they have access to the “internet” and have some “virtual money.”
A quick, clean, easy way to purchase things.
Something that, in other realms, could only be enjoyed by those who can afford servants and/or slaves.
This is… surreal.