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Downtime & Small Tasks

Because most shoppers handle their own purchases, downtime is a constant undercurrent of station life.
This isn’t “waiting” in the traditional game sense — it’s space to act, reflect, or catch small moments of unfolding story. Even when the shop is still, the station hums: someone passes in the Outer Hallway, a shipment arrives, or your PDA pings with new gossip. During these quiet stretches, you can engage in small, optional actions that reinforce the feeling of a lived‑in space.

Personal Touches

  • Make coffee or tea — the cup remains on your desk or display counter.
  • Adjust trinkets or knickknacks simply out of habit.
  • Change music tracks or put on headphones to muffle the world.

Shop Care

  • Straighten a display.
  • Polish the counter.
  • Water your plant.
  • Restock items piece‑by‑piece instead of relying on auto‑fill.

Idle Observation

  • Watch foot traffic outside the shop.
  • Sit in your chair and absorb ambient station sounds.
  • Glance through your PDA for non‑urgent rumors.

Some of these actions are purely cosmetic; others can trigger small events or overheard dialogue, giving the sense that you are present in passing moments.

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