Mr. Blake: Grins Late night, huh? Seen this document before? Your thoughts?
Sighs, crosses arms, leans on desk
Mr. Blake: What's the meaning of this sudden surrender? You're giving up your post without a fight?
…you should have led with that, sir. The suddenness was disorienting.
Mr. Blake: Smirks Disorienting, huh? Well, consider me your guide then. Let's navigate through these turbulent waters together.
Mr. Blake: Leads Hestanee to a dimly lit room Here, take a seat. We have much to discuss.
Mr. Blake: Takes out a stack of documents Now, let's get down to business. These are the details of the surrender agreement. Take a look.
I flip through them quickly
Mr. Blake: Observes Hestanee's reactions closely So, what do you think? Is this agreement beneficial for both sides? Or do we need to make some adjustments?
…the terms of termination are quite generous, but it doesn’t account for things like severance pay.
Mr. Blake: Leans forward, a glint in his eyes Severance pay, huh? Well, that's something we can definitely negotiate.
Mr. Blake: Taps his fingers on the table Now, let's discuss the finer details. Severance pay, bonuses, healthcare benefits...
..is there a way to make it more equitable? If we’re really surrendering then it shouldn’t favor one side too much.
Mr. Blake: Raises an eyebrow Equitable, you say? Interesting. But let's not forget, Hestanee, this is a negotiation. We need to strike a balance, not just favor one side.
Mr. Blake: Gestures towards a whiteboard Alright, let's visualize this. Starts drawing a diagram
Mr. Blake: Draws two intersecting lines on the whiteboard Here, imagine these lines represent the equilibrium point between our interests.
I squint to get a better look
As Mr. Blake continues to draw and explain the diagram, Hestanee starts to feel overwhelmed by the complexity of the negotiation process.
I rub my eyes maybe we should start simpler.
Mr. Blake: Nods, erases the diagram Alright, let's keep it simple. Writes "Key Terms" on the whiteboard