Drawing 69

GAS STATION EMPLOYEE:
Here's your can of the as-of-yet unreleased beverage.

“CUSTOMER”:
Nice work.

GAS STATION EMPLOYEE:
…And I figure, since I am risking my very job to supply you with premature beverage consumption, I deserve a fair reward. (Pause) Say, fourteen dollars.

“CUSTOMER”:
That's where you're wrong. (Pause) You see, the fact that your job is in jeopardy is more powerful to be used as blackmail for me, rather than guilt, for you. (Pause) The can still costs seventy-five cents. And that will come out of your pocket.

GAS STATION EMPLOYEE:
Okay.