"... Everyone, thank you for coming... I... No, we have important announcements..."
Elise stood at the front of the room with her colleagues Beno, Lisa, Shella, and Fiona, flanking her on either side.
The room was filled with every employee of Herbs & Lotions, and Elise couldn't help but feel a twinge of nerves as she looked out at the sea of faces. The manager knew that this was something she should have done much sooner, but she had been putting it off for longer than anticipated.
During that time, she had hoped that someone else would step up and take on the responsibility, but no one had. Elise knew that she had to be the one to do this, even if she wasn't the most qualified or suitable person for the job.
"... First of all, as of now, the Boss has not regained consciousness..."
