June and Daryl time-traveled decades into the future to see how far humanity had progressed.


    They sat in a café with holographic menus and robotic servers.


    June selected items on a menu but did not speak. Daryl quietly nodded.


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    He discreetly pointed at another couple chatting across from them.


    “OMFGTI!” said one person, projecting an animated hologram with flashing words.


    “YIPI!” said the other, also projecting a holographic response.


    “HFI!” said the first person.


    Both of them laughed out loud.


    Other patrons conversed in the same way.


    June whispered into Daryl’s ear, “What a grim future. Everyone speaks in memes!”