Cassidy’s study session was interrupted by a series of texts which came in rapid succession. Cassidy opened the text from her brother, Milo, first.

“With Nige, be back before dinner.”

Milo always does this, Cassidy thought. He forgets about Husky, and I have to walk him.

Cassidy closed her bedroom door and started looking for Husky’s leash. Milo usually got home before Cassidy, and it was his responsibility to walk him. Alice, their mother, was very insistent about it, but Cassidy almost always covered for her little brother.

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Husky was lying by the door, head drooping. The dog rarely messed in the house, but Cassidy didn’t think it was fair that the dog wait longer than necessary. She hooked the leash on Husky’s collar, put her headphones in, and left the house for an extended walk.

About twenty minutes into the walk, a series of beeps interrupted Cassidy’s music on the phone.

“My stupid phone is exploding,” Cassidy muttered.

Hundreds of texts were displayed on her phone: “Don’t forget to Vote,” or “Vote using mobile.”