The mall had always been a labyrinthine temple to capitalism. I used to enjoy my trips there, but then came my first job.
I was too plain for the boutiques, but the basic shoe store was ecstatic to have me; everything would always be closed and dark by the time I clocked out.
Once I somehow got lost - I couldn't believe it. More unbelievably was the minotaur who escorted me to the parking lot.
We have lunch breaks together often now.
