Elena Finnegan hailed a cab to the media group.
Standing in the same plaza, the snowflakes were still fluttering down, like goose feathers, like tufts of cotton, large and abundant, swirling through the air.
Dancing between heaven and earth.
She couldn't help but marvel inwardly at how beautiful winter was, how beautiful the snowflakes were…
At the same time.
In the activity room of the media building, a welcome party for ten new colleagues who started today was being prepared.
Lights and decorations were everywhere; there were colorful balloons, bright bouquets, and lively songs playing on the sound system.
In a corner.
Cindy Cunningham and Ruby Carter stood together, whispering to each other.
"Cindy, have all nine people arrived?" Ruby Carter asked with her head held high.
"They've arrived, we're only missing that Elena Finnegan." Cindy seemed accustomed to Ruby's assertive attitude and showed not a hint of annoyance, complying gently with her.
