The low afternoon sun catches the dust motes settling on the cardboard surface. A stack of empty, labeled shipping boxes occupies the corner, waiting to be sealed. The tape dispenser moves with a slow, rhythmic pull, laying down strips of half-inch adhesive tape across the seams. Each box requires the same precise, straight application, sealing the gap between the scuffed corrugated edges and the misaligned shipping labels. Yellowed packing peanuts rest in the open tops, undisturbed by the process. The tape adheres perfectly, creating a flawless, unnatural seam that makes the entire stack appear ready for immediate, organized shipment.
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