~ Seattle, the Alpha group HQ ~
Friday
3:48 PM
Irene was in the break room on the fifteenth floor that has a sitting area where employees can unwind and enjoy hot and cold beverages as well as snacks that can be found here free of charge. There is a standard selection of refreshments, and the building's maintenance staff ensures that it's fully stocked.
On most of the days from 9 AM to 3 PM, there is a barista that makes a variety of coffees, the ones with fancy designs made out of the foam on the surface.
Since the barista left for the day, Irene was getting a coffee for herself. She has a secretary who can do these things, but Irene prefers to use this as an opportunity to get out of her office, stretch her legs, and hear some gossip.
It is Friday afternoon and people are more relaxed than usually.
Most of the time, gossips would include people from the upper management, because no one gossips about nobodies.
