The subtle thickness of the card and the heavy weight upon my shoulders sank into the gravity of what I had ordered. Was this real? What would it do? What were the consequences of my actions tonight?I ran my fingers over the textured back of the security seal as I contemplated that soon, once I found the key, I would unlock the secrets buried within this cryptic message. I slowly pressed my hardened nickel coin to the strip, taking in the shine of its fiat value.The first swipe was electrified, as my eyes watched the single scratch across the card's surface. It was so tender, yet strong, it sent a shiver up my spine. Was I okay? Was I doing it right? Only time would tell, then, instinct kicked in.Back and forth, repeatedly, with abandon I moved my laden fingers, admiring the card as its texture slowly gave way, the scritch scratch of my coin across the greyed surface sending shavings onto my fingers and the table. The strip relented, granting me the answer, a code I had sought. My elation was reaching its crescendo.I put the code on Steam and got $50, bought a game. Card works.