PSA: "the purpose of a system is what it does" applies to LLMs, too. I don't care what good they could do in theory if all they're used for right now is ruin the environment and tear society apart.
Despite writing less than yesterday, this time I have more and better to share:
The track suit was so new it squeaked, but the unzipped hoodie revealed an old t-shirt turned inside out, sloppily tucked into the waistband, and a cheap silver chain around the neck. The sneakers had little strips of reflective tape stuck on top, hiding the original brand. Andy examined himself doubtfully in the full-length mirror.
"Are you sure, man?" he asked. "This is extremely over the top."
And you know, I'm not much into predictions, but this sounds likely:
Andy rolled his eyes. "Do I have to? ...Alright, alright! What is it with you and masks anyway?"
"Chicks dig them. They say I look mysterious."
"In your dreams, man." The young man laughed, but accepted the mask and put it on clumsily.
Vic made finger pistols at him. "There you go. Seriously, grandpa lived through the Shitty Twenties. He never stopped wearing one after that. And dad was a doctor."