It was 7:30 am and they were running late to the office. They had both forgotten to charge their cell phones and the alarm didn't go off, they had fallen asleep and if Leen hadn't pushed Ross out of bed they would still be dreaming. The hustle and bustle of the preparation was quick and they took a taxi to avoid being delayed any longer.
When they arrived, they saw an auditorium packed with the divisions dedicated to development, preparation and distribution scattered in no order. The lack of discipline was evident because the panorama was presented with employees criticizing, cursing and some even making jokes towards who was supposed to give them the work guidelines and had not yet shown up. The vast majority were intimidated to arrive early to work and had not even had breakfast in order to comply with the schedule.
The buffet line had grown long, as had the lines for the vending machines. Leen produced several tokens and even cash to buy breakfast, but she found it more feasible to send Ross to fetch it while she searched for places to sit. The chaos was increasing as more and more people arrived with breakfast in hand looking for places.
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-Good morning Fairchild! Thanks for saving me a place-
-That seat is taken, find another one. The person just went to get breakfast-
-Ahh, well I sit by the side-
The woman with black fur was a fox demon who was very friendly and sociable, she sat next to her while she drank her coffee and waited for her news. Ross arrived carrying breakfast and carefully moved through the crowd until he reached her seat.
-They only had this called cappuccino with donuts. I saw that they all took the same and I thought you would like-
-It's the same, thanks. This is a disaster, where is the manager?. Are they planning to keep us waiting? It's already after 8-
They started their breakfast amid the shouting and disorder, then the fox woman began to chat.
-What happens is that Luca, Rose and Jerome were assigned to other divisions. So far this week, 9 different leaders have already changed. We have run out of permanent directors. I'm curious who they will assign this time-
-WTF !! Like there is no one in charge. That's terrible! - Leen was incredulous at the statement
-It's true, you were on medical leave so you didn't see all the crazy changes we are facing hahaha ... wait a minute, what are you doing here? You should be in the fairy godmother auditorium, unless you've caused a disaster. Although I haven't heard anything from you in all this time, that's weird ... very weird-
-If you want to know, I was fulfilling my fairy work to perfection, they transferred me due to lack of manpower to this division and nothing else-
Leen fixed a penetrating gaze on Ross who was sitting in the middle of them and he tried not to laugh so as not to spit out his breakfast.
-Oh! so they sent you here to prevent you from causing trouble in some story. Well played by Sylph, she made that plan with the intention of destroying our ranking and ruining our reputation even more-
-Shut up Olga, you don't know anything. You already seem like Arthur's conspiratorial, you just need to talk about little green men or better Pokemon, with that you will be perfect to be his girlfriend-
-You wish, Miss Friday the 13th "I love to ruin everything I touch" -
The fight was getting thicker between the two when a question changed the course of the conversation.
-What are pokemon? They are like refrigerator magnets-
-...- a silence made between the two of them looked surprised
-Are you serious? Nice try gallant, it won't work-
-No, they are ... things with powers, you catch them, they evolve ... you know that, when we return I tell you that they are-
Olga notices the seriousness between the couple and is stunned.
-Are you serious? Don't you know what they are? Do you live in a bubble or something? By the way I had never seen you, what division are you from? -
-A thousand apologies, I did not introduce myself before so as not to interrupt them. My name is Russell J. Fox, I'm in the Villain Preparation section, it's a pleasure to meet you. Since I'm new to this place, Leen helps me understand how things work here.
-The pleasure is mine Russell. I'm Olga Murdock, Magical and Supporting Characters Distribution section ... you must be R.J. Fox, the new intern who came from England. I read about you on the payroll. An interesting prospect, it could even be said that you have potential for Programming or Distribution except for who you played as a partner hehehe- Olga looks askance at Leen who seems very annoyed.
[What do you think that famous payroll says, even the receptionists looked at me like I was a freak. Let's ask Sylph to verify that what Rocket put on the payroll is nothing out of place]
[You are a weirdo, from now on when in doubt you ask me mentally, to avoid scenes like this. Let's hope we finish early to see Sylph meanwhile go along with her so as not to raise suspicions]
-Cheer up Eda! It will only be temporary until the issue of the anomalies is solved, then you will be a fairy godmother again and this gallant will stay here, right Russell? - Olga winked flirtatiously and pushed Ross with one arm. -Hey Russell, if you want I can teach you. Just ask me, although I am surprised that you do not know much about the world, did you not watch television in England or play with your cell phone? Don't tell me they live underground ... it's a joke, don't take it the wrong way-
Leen was hard with anger and mentally guided Ross so that he did not fall into any misunderstandings.
-I lived in the forest, there were only books there, and in the academy we only studied. We barely watched television or handled cell phones, that's why I don't know much about the most common hobbies-
-Well that won't be a problem, if you want I'll show you everything I know. We could go to a nearby bar and then take a city tour. Going out will help you clear your mind of dealing all day with the good-for-nothing idiot Eda, what do you say? It would be nice to know each other more- Olga whispered in Ross's ear who ended up getting angry when he heard the final insult towards her fairy.
-I refuse. And if you know your place miss, you will skip similar acts in the future, unless you really want to know me. I can be nice up to a point, but not stupid. Did I explain myself or not? .- A cold and spectral air surrounded Olga and traveled down her spine. She paled when she noticed the bright eyes and the macabre smile of Ross who was holding her chin
Olga nodded shakily, turned to the front and stopped talking to them. She continued drinking her coffee in silence between shivers and tremors. She had not been the only one to feel the terrifying presence, the people in the surrounding rows of seats were silent, trembled or had been petrified with a strange terror in the air. Noticing that the sudden silence that had formed everyone began to fall silent looking for the cause.
[What the fuck did you do now, everyone shut up]
[I didn't do anything, just get a little bit of my aura to stop this annoying woman, so thank me? She was trying to seduce me and you were upset, I just did what I had to do ...]
[Hey?! Don't do it again unless necessary]
When silence was present, several people who were behind the scenes, entered and stood in the middle of the stage. They were paralyzed when they noticed that there were people there, as they had believed that the room was empty because everyone had left. The man in business suits urged the women in receptionist suits to distribute the folders to everyone in the auditorium. When the distribution was finished, everyone began to read them and the man in a suit prepared to introduce himself.
-Good morning and sorry for the delays, we were finishing the preparations. Anyway, many will already know me and those who do not, I am Michael Grassi and I will be the new director of the Development, Logistics and Preparation of Characters and Scenarios sections. I hope we come to fruition as long as we follow the established patterns-