>>5133848Momentarily distracted by the platters of steaming-hot shellfish and sides, it takes you a moment to realize that someone’s actually <span class="mu-i">PUSHING</span> the cart! It takes you even longer to realize that you know exactly who it is!
“Calling it ‘mouth-watering’ wouldn’t do it justice, Christy.” Croons your boss as the tight-lipped secretary begins transferring the dishes to the table! Catching your eye for a moment through her circular spectacles, you just barely notice a change in her blank expression–what the change was, however, is unclear!
“Well don’t be <span class="mu-i">shy</span>--say hello!” Drumming their fingers expectantly on the table, a pleasant smile forms behind your boss’ mask as Christy glances between the two of you with increasing anxiety! Just when things get awkward, Sonny dispels it all with a well-timed laugh!
“I’m sorry, you two–I aimed for a joke, but I suppose it didn’t land, did it?” Wheeling over to Christy’s still-uncomfortable side, Sunny shakes their head in shame! “My, my, where <span class="mu-i">HAVE</span> my manners gone today? You’ll have to excuse the cold reception–Stanley… you see, Christy here had a bit of an <span class="mu-i">accident</span> in the past–one that left her vocal chords somewhat scrambled!”
As your brain slowly connects the dots, Sonny gives the girl a reassuring pat on the shoulder. “She’s damn good at everything else, though! Booking appointments, collecting data, cooking a meal–I know she’s Blumenkrantz’ PA, of course, but with a skillset like that how could I <span class="mu-i">not</span> borrow her every now and again?”
Giving her employer a polite smile, Christy moves like a ghost around the table to serve you a plate of lobster, shredded brussel sprouts, and a hefty portion of mashed potatoes. As her gaze lingers on your face for a bit <span class="mu-i">too</span> long for comfort, the personal assistant gives Sunny a quick bow before retreating in through the passage she entered from.
“Now then,” your boss continues in a soft, but firm tone, “We’ve got <span class="mu-i">quite</span> a bit to talk about, you and I, but you must be absolutely <span class="mu-i">famished</span>!” Gesturing to the plate in front of you, Sonny motions for you to go ahead. “Go on, Stanley–dig in! I won’t take no for an answer!” Pausing to give you a long, hard stare with their glowing eye, your boss breaks the spell with a mischievous wink! “Or <span class="mu-i">will</span> I? Don’t worry about me–I’m on more of a liquid diet these days! Glug glug!”
Staring at the bouquet of lavish food in front of you, how do you proceed?
>YEA, DIG IN! SMELLS GREAT!>NNNAH, YOU’RE GOOD!>ERRR, WHY DON’T WE TALK A BIT FIRST WHILE IT COOLS DOWN?>WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT JUST NOW?>WRITE-IN! 