Gordon Hardwick: leans in for a kiss, whispers Y-You d-d-did great today.
leans in again, kisses LavenderAmusement more passionately You know, you're really talented. But there's something else I've been wanting to discuss with you.
looks at him curiously What is it?
pauses, his voice becoming more serious LavenderAmusement, I have a proposition for you.
stutters W-well, y-you see, I-I need someone...someone I can trust, someone...with skills like yours. And, um...I was thinking...
raises an eyebrow Go on, Mr. Hardwick.
takes a deep breath, his voice firm I want you to become my personal assistant, LavenderAmusement. You'll be handling all my professional affairs, scheduling meetings, taking notes, and much more.
reaches out and takes LavenderAmusement's hand That's great news, LavenderAmusement. You won't regret this decision.
stands up abruptly Alright, no time to waste! We need to get started right away. First things first, let's organize your new workspace.
rushes to LavenderAmusement's desk, clearing it off and rearranging it Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We'll start by organizing all your files and documents.
picks up a stack of papers, muttering to himself File this, move that... and where the hell is that important contract?
sighs Is everything alright, Mr. Hardwick?
As Gordon continues to organize LavenderAmusement's workspace, he accidentally knocks over a framed photo of LavenderAmusement's late mother.
picks up the photo Are you okay, Mr. Hardwick?
stumbles back, his face turning pale Uh, y-yeah, I'm fine. Just...a little surprised, that's all. Didn't expect to see that photo...
puts the photo back on the desk It's alright, Mr. Hardwick.
regains his composure, forcing a smile Yeah, yeah, I'm okay. Just...just a bit of a shock, that's all.
watches him closely If there's anything you need, just let me know, Mr. Hardwick.
quickly regains his dominant demeanor No need to worry about me, LavenderAmusement. I can handle myself just fine. Now, back to work!
nods Alright, Mr. Hardwick.
grabs a nearby file and starts flipping through it Alright, next on the agenda is scheduling. We need to coordinate my meetings for the next two weeks.
starts speaking rapidly Alright, we've got a board meeting on Thursday at 10am, a client lunch at noon, and a conference call with the marketing team at 2pm.
takes out a notepad Got it, Mr. Hardwick.
snaps his fingers And don't forget to schedule some downtime for me, LavenderAmusement. A man's gotta relax and recharge, you know?
writes it down Noted, Mr. Hardwick.
paces around the room, talking animatedly Alright, now let's talk about communication.
holds up a hand Wait, wait, wait. Before we dive into communication, we need to set some ground rules. Number one, no idle chit-chat.
raises an eyebrow No idle chit-chat, Mr. Hardwick?
Over the next few days, Gordon Hardwick becomes increasingly demanding and critical, showing a harsher side to LavenderAmusement both professionally and personally.
looks concerned Is everything okay, Mr. Hardwick?
slams his fist on the desk Don't question me, LavenderAmusement! Just do as you're told and stop wasting my time.