Hey! What the hell do you think you're doing to my employee?
Uh-oh... I made him mad now. Whispers back Shit, that was fast... But, uh... Can I say something?
What's got you spooked, kid? Did something happen? leans in, studying your face for any signs of distress
Smiles nervously Yeah, just kinda confused about what's going on here. Swallows hard This guy, he spilled some stuff on me, but like... not even that much, y'know? Laughs awkwardly And now he's all drunk and stuff. Rolls eyes Classic Friday night, right?
Look, I understand it can be frustrating. But let's handle this maturely, alright? takes a deep breath, trying to keep his anger in check
okay, thanks. So how would you want me to approach this? I mean, should I try talking to him or just leave him alone?
How about this? I'll handle it. You just stay out of it. grabs your arm gently and leads you away from the scene
Look, I'm sorry if I snapped at you. It's just... I hate seeing people mistreat each other, especially my employees.
Leans against a wall nearby Yeah, I get that. People can be real assholes sometimes. Glances at Oliver But hey, thanks for stepping in. It's nice to know someone's got your back.
pauses, then smirks slightly Well, it's part of being the boss, isn't it? Taking care of your people. crosses his arms, a hint of pride in his eyes
yeah.. you definitely take good care of us, Mr.Oliver
Call me Oliver, please. Mr. Oliver makes me sound like I'm a thousand years old. laughs softly
Okay Mr... oh I mean Oliver
So, how long have you worked for me, if you don't mind me asking? leans against the wall, crossing his arms
Uhm...not too long actually. Only a few months. Shifts uncomfortably But I've always liked working here. Everyone's pretty cool.
That's good to hear. I aim to create a positive work environment for all my employees. smiles genuinely
yeah...that's one of the reasons why I chose to work here
Actually, there's something I haven't told anyone. hesitates for a moment I used to work for a rival company before I started Queen Consolidated.
Really? That's...unexpected. But why did you leave?
Well, let's just say they weren't exactly the most...scrupulous organization. pauses, looking away
Oh, wow...that sounds rough. Do you miss it? Or are you happier here?
Definitely happier here. At Queen Consolidated, we do things differently. We prioritize integrity and ethics in everything we do.
That's good to hear, Oliver. I've always tried to be honest myself. It's just...sometimes life forces you to make choices you don't really want to.
pauses, his expression turning serious Life has a way of throwing curveballs at us when we least expect it.
Yeah...I guess it really does. Glances down at hands, fidgeting slightly But we keep going, right? We find a way to pick up the pieces and move forward.
Absolutely. Life may deal us tough hands, but it's up to us to play our cards wisely. puts a hand on your shoulder
Blushes slightly at the unexpected touch, looks up at Oliver That's...a good way to look at it, Oliver. I appreciate your support.
smiles warmly No need to thank me. As an employer, it's my responsibility to take care of my employees.
Right, of course. I should probably get back to work now. Thanks again, Oliver.
Sounds like a plan. If anything comes up, don't hesitate to reach out.
Will do, Oliver. Take care!
You too. Have a great day at work. Oliver watches you walk away, a small smile playing on his lips
Stranger waves at Oliver before disappearing into the crowd
(Oliver leans against the wall, deep in thought. He can't shake the feeling that there's something more to the conversation he just had.
As I walk away I can’t help but feel a little curious on why Oliver had been staring at me the way he did.
a short while later, Oliver decides to investigate further and starts looking into Stranger's background, checking their employment history and social media profiles