>>5419247Somewhere among the holograms comes a faint droning noise.
“Ah, s-sorry!” Apologizes Mr. Hare, “That’s the timer I set… w-we’re over time, I’m afraid!”
Mr. Rat’s hologram blinks out of existence with nary a goodbye.
“Don’t vorry, my dear,” Laughs Mr. Wolf, “He, erm, he does zat.”
“Fellow members of The Board. <span class="mu-i">Parble</span>.”
Hanging on your name for a moment, Ms. Mantis is the next to go.
“Congratulations again, Ms. Parble!” Mr. Wolf cheers as his hologram fades, “Until zee next time!”
“Let me be the first to say that we expect great things from you, Ms. Parble…” Purrs Ms. Crane with renewed interest in her sultry voice!
“But don’t worry–we’ll be with you every step of the way!” Adds Mr. Hare as the two of them sign off! As you collect your pleated skirt and move to exit, you notice that Mr. Fox is still tuned in. Err, catch you later, alligator…
It takes a few moments before Fox replies. “You’ve really done it now, Parble… no turning back.”
Taken off-guard by his eerie phrasing, you gather yourself and respond with a spirited ‘<span class="mu-i">wh-whatchoo talkin’ ‘bout, huh?!</span>’
“Word to the wise, kid,” Warns Mr. Fox in his smooth voice, “Watch your step… <span class="mu-i">especially</span> around the others. Welcome to the team…”
Before you can plumb for more details, the final hologram disappears with a faint ‘<span class="mu-i">bloop</span>’!
Sitting in your seat for a few more seconds just in case you’d just dreamed the last hour or so, your answer comes when you accidentally dip your <span class="mu-r">TOE SHOES</span> into the puddle of spilled chocolate milk at your feet!
“<span class="mu-r">Welp, no use crying over spilt milk, right?</span>” Jokes Nats as you rise to your feet! “<span class="mu-r">You feel okay?</span>”
You’ll feel better once you’re outta this boardroom, you groan! Feels like you’re being <span class="mu-i">watched</span> or something! Making your way out the door, you mumble a nondescript ‘<span class="mu-i">thank you</span>’ as <span class="mu-g">TEAGAN THE RECEPTIONIST</span> gives you an energetic farewell!
Yea, you huff, you made the right decision not hiring that guy…
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