>>5419090So um, you continue as the boardroom returns to a mildly-uncomfortable silence, since they’re kicking you out and all-
“Teagan outside can arrange a ride for you if you wish!” Interrupts Mr. Hare in an apologetic tone! “Forgive me–it completely slipped our mind!”
Yea, nah, you reply, you’ve got a ride, but thanks! Still, though, you add with renewed interest, when are you gonna get all of the… y’know… <span class="mu-b">CEO SHIT?</span>
“The onboarding process will occur over the next few weeks.” Crane dutifully answers!
“We’ll have to expedite a few procedures so you can deliver a statement about the incident,” Adds Fox, “But your PR department will draft something within the week, so-”
Yea <span class="mu-i">RIGHT</span>, you exclaim as you slam your fist on the table, you’re not gonna let some pencilneck write you a script! You’ll say whatever you’re wanting to be saying!
“... we’ll discuss it when it’s ready.” Acquiesces Fox with his smooth voice! “Perhaps a more candid speech will make for better publicity.”
“People love zee Average Joe!” Wolf agrees!
Yea, whatever, you shrug, but you meant, like, the <span class="mu-b">SWAG!</span> The <span class="mu-b">MERCH!</span> The <span class="mu-b">BLING AND BLANG!</span>
“Ah, of course.” Sniffs Ms. Mantis, clearly unimpressed. “Since our previous CEO’s untimely demise, most of those assets have been collected by the Bruckmann family lawyer.”
“Worry not, though–with the will we… <span class="mu-i">discovered</span>...” Explains Mr. Fox with a wink in his voice, “Those holdings will be turned over to you over the next few months.”
“Beginning with the <span class="mu-g">BRUCKMANN ESTATE,</span> of course!” Adds Mr. Hare! “It would be untoward of our new CEO to live in squalor, yes?”
See, <span class="mu-i">that’s</span> what you’re talkin’ about right there! Absolutely, Mr. Hare!
“Yes, well…” The board member stammers sheepishly, “just doing my job… erm, naturally the home will have to be thoroughly inspected and inventoried–who knows what nasty things were left there? And I wager the grounds have overgrown somewh-”
That’s cool, you interject! You, uh… gimme a clipboard and I’ll give the place a good looksee!
“Well… if you insist…” Mutters Mr. Hare, “We’ll set up an inspection appointment with the groundskeeper in the next few days, then.”
Hell <span class="mu-i">YEA</span>, you grin, that’s fine by you!
“Yes, we can see that.” Scoffs Mantis.
Everyone’s invited over for a pool party–mandatory meeting, no refusing! It, uh… it has a pool, right?
“Three, I believe.”
Hoooboy.
>CONTD. 