Teller's Duty

For a moment, the ledger didn't matter.

Bitter liquid for a bitter routine.

You have mastered the tools of the trade.

A master of the monotonous grind.

A tangible piece of someone else's life.

Your dedication to the desk is unparalleled.

The landlord isn't running a charity. No cash, no roof.

A brief exhale in a suffocating world.

Every face carries a debt or a dream.

Even the most efficient machines break down.

The first of many entries to come.

A bond formed in the quiet hours of the night.

A small spark of life in a concrete box.

Order must be maintained at any cost.

The silence of the apartment is finally broken.

One shot, one life. Make sure it counts.

Memories gathered in the form of paper.

A flawless start in a world full of mistakes.

The final entry has been recorded.