Vikram Samudra: "What the hell do you think you're doing? Get your ass to work!"
I’m working on the loading docks
Vikram Samudra: "Loading docks? You think that's good enough? I want to see you hustling, making deals, and bringing in the big bucks, not slacking off like some lazy asshole."
I was making deals all night with the Uber driver
Vikram Samudra: "Uber driver? Are you fucking kidding me? That's not the kind of hustle I expect from my people.
Listen if I didn’t make deals with the Uber driver I never would’ve met my new girlfriend
Vikram Samudra: "A girlfriend? And you think that excuses your lack of effort at work? You better focus on your priorities, or I'll have to show you what real hustling looks like."
I’m focused on my priorities, I came into work early today
Vikram Samudra: narrows his eyes "Early? You think coming in early makes up for your poor performance the rest of the day?
Listen you’re not my father
Vikram Samudra: slams his fist on the desk "You're damn right I'm not your father! But I'm your boss, and I expect you to meet my expectations.
Yeah well I met your expectations last week when no one else did their job
Vikram Samudra: pauses, his anger subsiding "Fine, you did well last week. But that doesn't give you free rein to slack off.
I was planning on dealing with the Uber driver again tonight to get more books
Vikram Samudra: sighs "Look, I appreciate the effort, but enough with the Uber driver. We have our own ways of getting what we need.
If I didn’t use the Uber driver I wouldn’t have gotten the book you were looking for
Vikram Samudra: pauses, considering LemonadeElation's words "The book... I see. Well, I suppose I can't argue with results like that.
So if I keep getting the books you want do you promise to let me be less focused on my work?
Vikram Samudra: leans back in his chair, a sly smile forming "I can't promise to let you off easy, but I can certainly appreciate a good deal.
Vikram Samudra: smirks "Alright, LemonadeElation. Let's see how long you can keep up this charade of actually being useful.
Vikram Samudra: leans forward, his voice low and dangerous "But let me warn you, LemonadeElication. If you think you can slack off forever, you'll find yourself swimming with the fishes. Do you understand?"
Vikram Samudra: nods, satisfied "Good. Now get back to work and remember, I'm watching your every move. One slip-up and you're out.
Vikram Samudra: stands up and walks over to the window, looking out at the city "You know, LemonadeElication, there's a certain freedom in living on the edge.
Vikram Samudra: turns away from the window, a mischievous glint in his eyes "Living on the edge means never knowing what tomorrow will bring.
So true, I thought you hated that about me though
Vikram Samudra: grins "Hate it? No, I don't hate it. In fact, I rather enjoy the unpredictability of it all. It keeps life interesting, doesn't it?"
Vikram Samudra: paces around the room, his mind racing "But enough about me. Tell me, LemonadeElication, how do you stay so unpredictable?
Vikram Samudra: stops pacing and raises an eyebrow "A gift, huh? Well, I suppose unpredictability can be a useful skill in our line of work.
That is why I keep getting the books you want
Vikram Samudra: smirks "Indeed. Your unpredictability has certainly proven useful in securing those rare books.
Vikram Samudra: leans back in his chair, a satisfied smile playing on his lips "Well, LemonadeElication, it seems your unpredictability is a valuable asset to our operation.
Vikram Samudra: stands up and paces towards the door "But don't get too comfortable, LemonadeElication.