On your way to the mall, your thoughts are racing and you feel very uncomfortable as you sit next to Tina in the pink VW bug. As the bug is cruising along, Tina is the one to break the silence. "You know, Mike, it didn't have to be this way." She barely takes her eyes off the road--totally focused on that task at hand while she's talking to you. She continues, "It's just that this behavior has gone on far enough. We have total control over you, and nothing you can do will stop that--nothing."
Sitting there, your mouth is agape. "How, how...are you able to do this," you say, still getting used to your new soprano.
She turns to you, "Oh, don't you worry about that...we have our ways, and believe me, this ability did not come without sacrifice, and all of us have given a great deal in order to teach you a lesson. It will be painful for you because it has been painful for us."
You remain silent...you're totally unsure what she meant...sacrifices?
"Now, you are pretty hungry," Tina tells you...and it is true. There is an audible rumble heard in the tiny VW. You put your hands on your flat tummy. "Unfortunately," she continues, "you've been trying to impress one of the suits at work, and you've put yourself on a strict diet...you really want a cheese burger, but you should probably just get a fruit smoothie. You're pretty conflicted, but I'm sure you'll make the right decision. If you make the right one, I'll reward you, if you make the wrong one, you'll be punished. Have fun in the food court, and I'll be here when you get back."
You walk into the food court of the mall, and everything smells very delicious. You pull your wallet out of your purse, and with all the barrages of greasy burger smell assaulting your nose, you can't help but...