The other guy at self check, known for trying to get me to cover for him, is about to try again, but the other cuts in saying "She can't talk to us. She on break."

I finish getting my cup and turn to the one I annoyed and said, "Oh, I can talk to you. I just can't help."

this feels like a variation of 'i don't work here' stories on reddit, youre just on break. But also fuck that guy trying to get you to cover because break time, respect it.

deadpan "pleas stop asking me to violate federal law for you"

I don't mind answering questions....when I have my gear