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As the conversation veers into the realm of conspiracy theories — “We will own nothing and we will be happy” — tensions rise between the man and an impatient customer. This leads to a hostile exchange where the cashier and another customer urge him to pay for his gas or leave. The atmosphere becomes fraught with tension as verbal jabs are exchanged.
An Unexpected Reunion
Amidst the chaos, a familiar face appears. “Wojak? Is that you?” A high school acquaintance, Jordan, greets the bewildered man. Their reunion injects a sense of normalcy, as they briefly catch up on life. Jordan, now a consultant at Deloitte, contrasts sharply with Wojak, who finds himself stranded amidst his tumultuous thoughts.