Plastic Economies
Neatly stacked containers filled the depot, their labels detailing bespoke emotional states – 'Controlled Grief - 3 units,' 'Mild Joy - 1 unit.' Sunlight catches dust motes dancing within the cool air as a hand runs over the slick surfaces of each package, registering a sensation detached from any natural warmth. This abundance implies that knowing *where* something comes from becomes less important than what it’s worth; value shifts with each exchange, feeling segmented and pre-defined. Yet, holding one evokes an unexpected resistance—a subtle pressure against being so easily quantified.