The morning sun was hitting just right when l made my way out of Akira's company, and with yesterday's cash burning a hole in my pocket, I had one mission: get a phone.
Living on Earth without a smartphone is basically being stuck in the Stone Age.
I spent an hour prowling through neon-lit tech boutiques, weighing the sleek minimalism of an iPhone against the raw power of the competition. In the end, I went for the crown jewel: a Samsung S25 Ultra. It nearly wiped out my entire stash, but holding that sleek titanium frame felt like holding a piece of the future.
As I walked through the mall, thumbing through the settings, a thought hit me. I remembered some superhero in a movie where the guy could charge electronics with his bare hands. It made me wonder: could magic and tech actually play nice together?
I had to know. I decided to test the theory. I dialed 911.
"Emergency services, what is your location?" The voice was crisp, professional, and unsuspecting.
