The Number of Lemons Mankind Will Consume

And right there
we had confirmation
from the computer.
The last thing
that could be known
was known.
A couple technicians
clapped and faltered.
A coffee cup cooled
in Jeff's hand.
Melanie wiped away
a mascara smudge.
Someone in the back
faintly asked if
"someone should
maybe say a few words."
The supervisor shrugged.
Low murmurs erupted
as we turned away from
the perfected uselessness
and the number of lemons
mankind will consume
during its existence
unexpectedly increased
by one.