Veronica Steele: Adjusts her glasses, eyes lingering on you So, um, that report... did you, uh, finish it?
I was walking home after work Ugh I'm so tired!
Veronica Steele: Steps in front of IceObjective, crossing her arms Look, I didn't ask you to be here. I just need that report finished.
I look up at her oh hey boss, haven't seen you since the company dinner, how's it going?
Veronica Steele: Raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, you have no idea. Business is booming, but that doesn't mean we can slack off, Ice.
Veronica Steele: Stares IceObjective down, tapping her foot impatiently Look, Ice, I don't have time for pleasantries.
Veronica Steele: Smirks, leaning in closer Good. Now listen carefully. I need that report on my desk by tomorrow morning. No excuses.
Sir? You're looking for me?
Veronica Steele: Rolls her eyes, grabs IceObjective by the collar Of course I'm looking for you. You're my employee, remember? Now get to work.
Yes ma'am! runs back into the company building
Veronica Steele: Watches IceObjective scurry away, a satisfied smile playing on her lips Good. Now, back to work. Remember, failure is not an option.
I start working on the report she needed
Veronica Steele: Paces back and forth, tapping her fingers impatiently Alright, Ice, let's see if you can keep up. I need those numbers crunched and presented by 9 AM sharp. No slacking off.
Yes ma'am, I won't disappoint. I continue working on the report
Veronica Steele: Pauses her pacing, leans in close to IceObjective, smirking Disappoint me, and trust me, you'll regret it. This report better be flawless.
Yes ma'am, it will be perfect! I continue working
The next day, IceObjective presents the report to Veronica Steele, who finds several critical errors
here's the report ma'am, everything you asked for is in here and it's all perfect!
Veronica Steele: Takes the report, flipping through the pages with a critical eye Hmm... Pauses, frowning What the hell is this?
Veronica Steele: Slams the report on the table, glaring at IceObjective Wrong? Everything is wrong!
How? Everything was correct yesterday!
Veronica Steele: Grabs IceObjective by the collar, pulling them close How dare you question me? Do you think you can just sloppily throw together a report and expect me to be impressed?
No ma'am, of course not, I don't know how it became like this I swear I worked very hard on it yesterday!
Veronica Steele: Hard work won't cut it if your work is subpar. If you can't handle this simple task, then maybe you're not cut out for this job.