To Sell or Not to Sell?

 

ESO/M. KORNMESSER

Since our last report from Maya Tau – the remote nation on the star Proxima Centauri, many readers have asked for a part 2 of “Essential or Not?”

Sadly, we can’t do that as our editors are very strict on sequels. Hence, the above title.

Over the last two weeks, Pavisatu, a resident of Maya Tau has been having a hard time. He and his wife sell flowers to worshippers of Mahione. They buy the flowers from Pavisatu before going to the Mahione Temple. Under the ‘No Movement Order’ (“Nomo”) because of Pokemon 19, flowers and prayer items cannot be sold. Strict enforcement is ensured by MATI – the Ministry of All Trades and Investments. Pavisatu was told by a fellow trader that one could apply for a permit from the Ministry of Homes, Flowers and Unction (“Mohfun”).

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Pavisatu, who has weak knees, went to Mohfun with all the documents, only to be told that applications must be made online. Pavisatu pleaded that he doesn’t have the skills to apply online. The robot manning the reception was unmoved. (No robot is a follower of Mahione).

Pavisatu relies on flower sales which gives a meagre 50 Maya Tau units (“MT” units) to survive. His wife, Dua Lupa, used to be a singer but lost her job at a night-club. If there is any consolation, Pavisatu will not qualify because he doesn’t have enough assets to support the application. The flower business is a very asset-based enterprise.

Some other flower sellers informed they were told to close because they were not located close to the Mahione Temple. Many complained that it did not make sense, since all temples were closed under Nomo.

The Supreme Council of Maya Tau officially postulates sale of flowers is allowed, so long as it is in the vicinity of a temple. This is where the confusion lies.

Another wholesaler, known as Dragonking, said his flower business has been reduced to zero with Nomo. All his suppliers are struggling, and the retailers are even worse. Transport vehicles are non-existent with various approvals required.

The tale is the same for those involved in the electrical sales (and repairs), barber shops or hairdressing salons, property agents, tour operators and many others. Without MT units, it is not feasible to survive beyond 1-2 months in Maya Tau. But who cares if Pavisatu (translated means ‘One Sinner’) commits suicide or otherwise? (By the way, price of coffins has shot up – a new growth sector in Maya Tau).

 

(The above article is entirely fabricated. Any resemblance to the truth is purely coincidental and not intended to be or construed to be as facts. As the purpose is to entertain or amuse, no malice is intended on anyone or anything.)