[ WP ] Make a story where the setting is questionable on whether it 's a utopia or dystopia

Henry woke up at his usual time of a quarter hour past 6 AM, he relished the cool, crisp morning breeze as it meandered through his abode and accompanied his routine. Joining his sister, Janice, for breakfast, she reminded him of the ongoing festivities due to the king's birthday. Henry merely responded by stating that it's ok, since it shows just how peaceful things have become. 
 A quarter hour before 8 AM, he donned his uniform jacket and noticed that his bright red shoulder patch was no longer as vibrant. He made a mental note to get it replaced as soon as he reached his district branch. 
 Precisely at 8 AM he closed the door behind him and began the morning trek to work. Fishing his cellphone from his pocket to check the weather, he glanced at the heavy grey clouds above, and smiled. He did n't like bright, sunny mornings very much despite the warmth of the sun supplying a nice contrast to the cool, autumn morning. He just did n't care for mornings to be so bright; it was bothersome to have to allow the eyes to adjust to the indoor lighting. 
 Around half an hour after 8 AM, he passed the local bakery, the scent of warm bread and sweet pastries was a welcome reminder that he was halfway to his destination. Maybe someday, when he has extra time to spare in the morning, he might just grab a pastry for himself. 
 Remembering that he needed to request that his patch needed replacing, he quickened his pace, and arrived five minutes early at five minutes till 9 AM. Just enough time to put in the request, so that it would hopefully be processed before lunch. 
 Checking his work email, he was informed that the king had a speech to be televised and broadcast at 10 AM. He did n't mind it, besides he usually works through his morning break anyway. He did notice that some of his coworkers were making whispered complaints about the timing of it, but he shrugged it to the back of his head. 
 At fifteen minutes before 10 AM, it was discovered that a surprise audit was going to take place sometime today. He chuckled on the inside at the humor of such a double whammy. 
 By the time 10 AM ticked on, it was common knowledge that all internal affairs employees were to watch the king's speech. He watched as the king in his old age gave a passionate speech thanking everyone for their continued loyalty and allowing him to have a 98th year on the throne. The speech concluded at exactly 10:15 AM, right as the morning break ended. 
 Thirty minutes before lunch break at Noon, he asked his branch chief if he could be excused five minutes early to check on the status of his uniform jacket. The branch chief conceded and jokingly told him that he owed him a bar of chocolate. Henry knew he was joking, but decided to follow through anyway. He knew of a few tenants in his building that were successful chocolateers. 
 On the way to the requisition office, he caught a whiff of a perfume that he had only noticed once before during his graduation ceremony. 
 *** 
 Now Second Lt Cpl. Francesca Brottenschild was making her way to the branch chief when she nearly collided with an underling. And underling who neglected to wear his uniform jacket while on his way out for lunch. She stopped and directed her gaze at his perfect salute, only becoming aware that the exit was in the direction she was headed. 
 `` What business do you have, leaving early? At ease.'' The command slid effortlessly. 
 `` Second Lieutenant Corporal Brottenschild, ma'am, this morning I made sure to arrive five minutes early to have time to submit a maintenance requisition for my uniform jacket. I noticed only this morning before leaving my home that my Internal Affairs patch was sun faded. Now I have received permission from Chief Ketter to leave for lunch five minutes early so that I might be able to collect my repaired uniform jacket.'' 
 He had remained completely calm, cool, and collected. Unfazed by the officer in front of him, and showing the utmost respect. 
 `` What is your name?'' 
 `` My name is Henry Benedict, ma'am.'' 
 `` Good job Henry, it is good that you are conscientious of your uniform, on your way then.'' 
 She decided that he would make a perfect addition in her department. 
 *** 
 While the requisitions officer was checking out his jacket, Henry sighed relief. He had only a moments notice from the perfume before Francesca rounded the corner. He was just glad he did n't get reprimanded. 
 At Noon he stepped out into the chill air once more and took the five minute trek to a nearby cafe, sporting a new vibrant patch on his dark uniform jacket. 
 
 At 1 PM he exited his chiefs office, leaving a chocolate bar on his desk. He smiled at the cruel irony that he could n't afford a luxury like that for himself too. He then walked over to his desk, only to find it bare except for an envelope with his name written in flourishing cursive on it. Picking it up, he smelled Francesca's perfume on it, and so he smiled as he opened it. In it he found a bank statement that detailed a transfer of a considerable amount of funds, a note explaining that this was just a bonus, a new work schedule, and a copy of an already complete and filed department transfer request form. Reading it, he found out that he was transferred to the HQ offices on the other side of town, and closer to home. An increased wage was nice too. 
 
 
 *edit, spelling
