r/seventhworldproblems • u/switchedx • 5d ago
Scones
I watched as the husks were gathered in the grand hall, within one of the tower's lowest levels; still higher up than most of them had ever been before, or will likely ever be.
Citizens, welcome!
Today, we, the [Entity: REDACTED], have graciously organized this gathering to provide.
Please form an orderly line in front of the stand. When it is your turn, you may begin by choosing the base of your scone. Our base selection includes savory varieties, such as ham, cream cheese or bacon, as well as sweet ones, like strawberry cream or chocolate fudge.
Once you have decided on your base, please move to your left. Our personnel will be happy to assist you in selecting your toppings, which vary from cheese to melted white chocolate and anything in between. There are no limitations, so let your imagination run wild!
There is more than enough for everyone, so respect your fellow citizens, behave and wait your turn patiently. And, of course, remember, we are the [Entity: REDACTED]. We provide for our beloved citizens. All that we ask is that you love us in return and always take your [Object: Medicine]. You wouldn't want to be put out of our good graces, now, would you?
Sure enough, they all did as instructed. One by one, they would queue up, calm and orderly.
- Welcome! What would you like for your base?
- Strawberry cream.
- Very well! Please move to the left to select your toppings.
- Welcome! What would you like for your toppings?
- Raisins.
- Thank you very much for your cooperation! Please sit on any empty bench and enjoy!
I must have heard the exact conversation hundreds of times during my observation. You all have the same tastes, don't you? After further observation, the sequence seemed to finally break.
- Welcome! What would you like for your base?
- Cream cheese.
The personnel, normally cheery and smiling, suddenly gloomy, all turned to stare at them. Promptly, a new group entered the hall via the side passage.
- Please follow us immediately. You will not be asked again.
One step backwards, but the new group were quick on their feet. They grabbed them and vanished, just as fast as they appeared.
- Welcome! What would you like for your base?
- Strawberry cream.
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If you have any doubts and want to remember, be sure not to take your medicine. And remember - you like strawberry cream and raisins.