Grinding Time

摘要

Albina sat crosslegged on the reclaimed-bamboo floor of her condo, with the SmartMortar gripped between her thighs. Leaning into the motion, she ground the pestle with soothing clockwise rotations. She was top of the leaderboard on Grynder, and intended to stay that way. After 50 reps, the mortar chimed: "Good job! Now grind counterclockwise, and remember to keep your shoulder blades back!' 'Albie?" Light footsteps sounded in the hall, and her husband leaned through the door. Todd sighed. "It's the middle of the night."