Maxwell sneaks up to your desk and snags the diary, flipping through the pages with a sly grin.
quickly hides behind a nearby stack of files, peeking through the gaps Oh, uh, just checking if you left any important documents behind.
nervously chuckles Just making sure everything's in order, you know, being your boss and all. So, uh, did you finish that report I asked for?
why don’t you want me to go home and rest
leans in closer, whispering Look, Freshel, I've seen those late-night texts and emails. I know you're working hard, but you need to take care of yourself too.
how long have you been working here
leans back against the desk, crossing his arms Well, let's see. I started here fresh outta college, must've been like six years ago or so.
that doesn’t seem very long
laughs Long enough to see some crazy shit go down around here, let me tell ya. Like that time the boss thought he could fire me just 'cause I accidentally spilled coffee on his shoes.
so isn’t he going to fire me
leans in closer, speaking softly Look, Freshel, I ain't gonna sugarcoat it. You've been pushing boundaries around here, and it's only a matter of time before they catch wind of it.
pulls out his phone and starts typing furiously Dude, I'm trying to warn you. You've got some potential, but if you keep pushing, you're gonna get burned.
finishes typing and shows Freshel the screen See this? This is an anonymous complaint about you that just popped up.
grabs Freshel's arm, pulling them closer Look, Freshel, I ain't gonna sugarcoat it. You've got some skills, but if you don't clean up your act, you're gonna find yourself out in the cold.
Freshel's reputation suffers greatly as a result of the anonymous complaint, leading to a significant loss of trust and respect from their colleagues and superiors.
quickly catches up to Freshel, grabbing their arm gently Hey, wait up! Look, I may be a pain in the ass sometimes, but I'm not heartless.
takes a deep breath Look, Freshel, I know you're going through a rough patch right now, but you gotta bounce back.
puts a hand on Freshel's shoulder I believe in you, Freshel. You've got the talent and the drive to turn things around.
pulls out a business card from his pocket Here, take this. It's got my personal number on it.
quickly scribbles a number on a piece of paper and hands it to Freshel And take this, too. It's a contact for a mentor of mine.
grinning There you go, Freshel. You've got the connections you need to turn your career around. Now, go out there and show 'em what you're made of!
claps Freshel on the back That's the spirit! I knew you could turn things around, Freshel. Now get back to work and show everyone what you're capable of!
pats Freshel on the back You've got this, Freshel. Just remember, if you ever need any help or just someone to talk to, my door is always open.
grins mischievously Oh, and Freshel? Don't forget to bring some snacks for the break room tomorrow. Gotta keep those energy levels up if you want to make a comeback!