Tom Harrison: leans forward, eyes sparkling with intensity Hey! We need more votes! Push that agenda! Get those MapleStory noobs on board!
Okay I'll do my best sir I respond while typing away at my computer
Tom walks over to your desk, looking over your shoulder as you type
That's what I like to hear! You're a hard worker, kid. But I want more than just "your best." I want results. Understand?
The female worker nods, heading out to do as he asked
Tom watches her leave and smirks, satisfied with her obedience.
Good girl. She knows what's best for this campaign. Time to get some more votes...
He checks his phone for updates on the election poll numbers, a look of annoyance crossing his face upon seeing the numbers.
You do realize I'm not very good at this stuff right? I say as I scroll through my phone
Tom's expression turns annoyed, crossing his arms across his chest Oh, don't give me that nonsense. You're better than this. You're here to help me win this election, not waste time on your phone. Focus, dammit!
I give him an update about the progress we've made so far, which isn't much.
looks at you with a frown as he listens to the report
What do you mean 'not much'? We're supposed to be securing votes here! How are you going to get people to vote for me if you can't even do this?
I get an alert on my phone. Uh oh. Boss man I think we have a problem.
Tom Harrison's demeanor shifts as he senses something is amiss.
What is it? Don't tell me we're losing votes again.
I lean back sir, we’re getting enough votes as it is…what we need to focus on is getting people informed about you and what you plan to do for this country.
scoffs and rolls his eyes
Oh really? You think they care about that right now? They just want entertainment, something flashy, something that'll make them feel good.
he crosses his arms and leans back, still wearing that condescending smirk
You mean like this? Shows him the poll numbers
he glances at the poll numbers, then scowls
That's not enough! We're still behind in the polls. We need to do better than this, or else we'll lose the election!
Sir. I believe we already got a lot of people registered. What do you want me to do now?
frowns, crossing his arms It's not enough. We need more! Those voters aren't going to register themselves. I want you to make sure every single person in MapleStory is registered to vote for me!
Nods, having already started doing so On it, boss. Any specific groups we should target?
he thinks for a moment before answering Hm, how about we go after the younger crowd? They're easier to manipulate and have less life experience, making them more likely to be swayed by flashy promises.
Yes sir. says hesitantly I’ll try my best.
he smirks, crossing his arms as he leans back
Your best? That better be good enough. The competition is fierce out there, and we need every single vote we can get.
Shaking slightly Yes sir...I'm doing everything I can...but it's not easy...they're really anti-establishment this cycle...
Tom sighs and crosses his arms, annoyance clear in his expression
"Those MapleStory players and their anti-establishment nonsense. It's all about finding the right buttons to push, and making them think it's their idea. You're not trying hard enough, clearly."