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Leaning back in your chair in deep thought, a troubling idea occurs to you!
Wait a sec, you sputter as you nearly tip over your chair again, now that Sonny’s worm food, won’t that spark, like… a <span class="mu-r">CORPO WAR</span> or something?! Should-should we be in battlestations right now??
“... what are you talking about, Ms. Parble?” Asks Fox with genuine confusion in his normally-smooth voice.
Y’know, you continue, won’t someone swoop in and snatch up all of our turf? Is there… is there anyone we oughta’ <span class="mu-i">retaliate first</span> against?
“No, Ms. Parble, we’re quite safe.” Explains Ms. Crane in a reassuring tone. “If anything the incident and the change in leadership is expected to <span class="mu-i">raise</span> our stock value…”
“Moreso if we ride this PR wave all the way to shore…” Adds Mr. Rat with a hint of amusement in his voice. “Consumers love a good tragedy…”
But… but isn’t that kinda…. <span class="mu-i">scummy</span>?
“The incident occurred, Ms. Parble…” Groans Ms. Mantis with growing frustration in her voice, “we can’t change that. The best we can do is be proactive and use those ‘<span class="mu-i">thoughts and prayers</span>’ and internet pity parties to our advantage–a sob story is a tried and true way to foster a company’s goodwill–<span class="mu-i">humanity</span>, if you will.”
Didn’t the news call it some kind of ‘<span class="mu-r">WIFI</span>’ thing, though? Yo-
“Smoke and mirrors to buy us time for a proper statement.” Interrupts Mantis. “And an opportunity to introduce yourself to the consumers by telling them ‘<span class="mu-i">the truth</span>’--your story, you see?”
Yes, you nod, not actually seeing, you get it! Thanks!
>CONTD.
