He Could Afford the Haircut. That Wasn’t the Question.

After ten years, Alex’s barber raises the price from $25 to $35. Alex can afford it. But when Dario asks whether he’s staying, a cheaper haircut becomes a question about what their relationship is worth. An original Ordinary Fortune story about loyalty, fair prices, and the conversations we avoid. Fictional characters and illustrative events. Created with AI-assisted illustration and narration.