[ WP ] In the future you can apply to the government for a killing permit . What it is is a piece of paper that exempts you from any legal action for the murder of one person of your choice . Describe one man 's experience with this permit .

`` Next!'' Came the harsh voice of the clerk sitting behind a beige counter. Alfred felt like he was in a bad soap-opera. Everything looked fake. From the furniture to the people themselves. 
 
 `` Name?'' 
 
 The clerk had dark circles around his eyes. He looked pale, his cheekbones were clearly visible. 
 
 `` Alfred Salt.'' 
 
 `` Do you wish to purchase a single-use license or a subscription?'' 
 
 He had heard of these subscriptions. It still felt a little bit weird to buy a *killing* permit, but ever since the law had been implemented, whole companies had sprouted that specialized in just that. Back in the lobby, Alfred had even seen one of the elusive assassins, a member of one of the newly-founded guilds that employed a standing pool of operatives for professional killing-business. 
 
 `` Just a single-use permit.'' 
 
 The clerk tipped away on his computer, his eyes nearly falling shut. he looked like he'd die any second now. 
 
 `` Sir, I see you're a first-time-buyer. Because of that, I need to inform you of some rules and regulations. Do you object?'' 
 
 `` No, go ahead.'' 
 
 Alfred had heard of these rules, but never explicitly. This was ought to be interesting. 
 
 `` With this permit, you are hereby exempt from any legal action that would normally be taken against you for a first-degree-murder of a single person. Who that person is is your choice. Please note,'' 
 
 The man took a rattling breath. 
 
 `` that any colatteral damage you might cause in the process of using your permit, be it financial, psychological, physical or otherwise, can and will be the cause of further legal actions taken against you. This permit only allows for the killing of a single permit, is it not a get-out-of-jail-card.'' 
 
 The clerk's voice was monotonous as he recited the legal note. 
 
 `` After you have used up your permit, you are legally obliged to pay for the transportation and burial of the body. The city of Springfield is not affiliated with you in any way and only acts as a conductor for the Personal Conflicts Act, §2. Please sign here.'' 
 
 The clerk held out a contract that was littered with fine print. Alfred took a pen and scribbled his signature. 
 
 `` And here.'' 
 
 Another signature. 
 
 `` Congratulations to your first permit.'' 
 
 His voice was void of all emotion, his eyes barely kept from falling shut. 
 
 `` Thanks.'' 
 
 `` You can collect the permit down the hall, to the left.'' 
 
 Alfred got up. In his head, he played through the course of tonight again. Where Lilly would be. Where he would be. 
 
 `` Have a good day. Next!''
