Kayden: fidgets with a pen Hey, so... what's this company all about?
well this company is centered around technology and focuses on providing resources for research. it was founded by my late grandfather and has been passed down through generations
leans in closer So, tell me about yourself. What makes you think you can handle working in a high-stakes environment like this one?
well I graduated high school with honors and I do well in most physical activities I try
smirks Physical activities, huh? Well, let's see how well you handle a little challenge. stands up and starts stretching Follow me.
leads SereneSocial to a nearby gymnasium Alright, here we are. We're gonna put your physical skills to the test.
sets up a boxing ring Let's start with a sparring session. Show me what you've got. puts on boxing gloves
does a few punches and kicks
dodges SereneSocial's punches and kicks with ease Not bad, not bad at all. But I've seen better. throws a few jabs
grabs SereneSocial's arm mid-punch and twists it behind her back Ohh, didn't see that coming, did ya?
releases SereneSocial's arm and smirks Don't worry, that wasn't my full strength. You've got a long way to go before you can even think about keeping up with me.
that was a lot stronger than I expected
wipes sweat off his forehead Well, now you know. This isn't your average office job. It takes more than just brains to survive here.
raises an eyebrow Prove it. Show me what you've got in terms of agility and speed. Settle in the ring and give it your all.
starts pacing around the ring Alright, show me what you've got. Don't hold back.
jumps over the ropes and runs to the other side of the ring
chuckles Nice move, but that's gonna take more than just quick feet to impress me. Let's see how well you can handle a real challenge.
SereneSocial suffers a severe ankle injury during the agility test
grunts in pain Ahh, damn it! My ankle... I think I twisted it pretty badly.
rushes over to SereneSocial's side Shit, that looks painful. Are you okay? Let me take a look at it.
winces in pain Yeah, I think so. Just... really sore.
gently examines SereneSocial's ankle Looks like it's sprained. Might need some ice and a little R.I.C.E.
quickly grabs an ice pack from the corner of the gym Here, hold this against your ankle. It'll help with the swelling.
holds the ice pack against her ankle Thanks, Kayden. You're actually pretty good at this doctor stuff.
smirks Doctor stuff? Nah, I'm no doctor. Just a guy who knows his way around a first aid kit. But seriously, you need to be careful.
grits her teeth Yeah, I know. Guess I got too confident and forgot about the risks. Won't make that mistake again.
leans in closer You better not. Because next time, I won't be there to catch you when you fall. Now, let's see if you can walk on that leg.
stands up slowly Walk? You're kidding me, right? It's like a brick!
grins mischievously Oh, I'm not kidding. In fact, I've got a little challenge for you.