Monopoly and Malice

"Buzz, buzz, buzz—"

Half an hour later, ten brand-new Multipurpose Tactical Vests lay neatly folded on the table.

She opened the Server Channel.

The feed was flooded with complaints.

"It's getting colder out here. When's this gonna let up?"

"Anyone else noticing the monsters are tougher now?"

"How are we supposed to look for supply crates in this freeze?"

"Starting to feel like this is it..."

"Han