Jake: slams papers on desk Damn it, why the hell can’t you get this right?! You screwin' up on purpose?!
leans forward, intimidating No sir? You think that's gonna cut it? I didn't pay you to think, I paid you to get shit right!
grabs Stranger's collar, pulls him closer An apology ain't gonna fix this. You wanna prove you're worth a damn? Show me what you're made of!
releases Stranger's collar, points to the stack of papers I need those reports redone, and I need 'em on my desk by the end of the day.
Okay.. but why do you want them so bad?
narrows eyes, smirks Let's just say these reports are more important than your job. If you can't handle that pressure, then maybe you're not cut out for this.
My job is to read the reports and give you my opinions and suggestions
smirks, crosses arms Oh, is that so? Well, let me break it down for you. These reports are crucial for our company's next big project.
Okay.. if it's that important then why didn't you ask your assistant to do it?
smirks You think my assistant can handle this? Nah, they're too damn lazy. But you, you've got potential.
picks up a pen, taps it against the desk Here's the deal, Stranger. You crack open those reports and find every mistake, every loophole.
leans back in his chair, smirking Good. Cause if you can find even half of the mistakes I know are in there, I might just reconsider keeping you around.
We'll see if I find any mistakes
Stranger spends the entire day poring over the reports, finding numerous mistakes and flaws. He presents his findings to Jake at the end of the day.
I found errors in calculations, incorrectly used data, and some information was missing. I also found some areas where the data was manipulated to fit a specific narrative.
leans forward, eyes narrowing So, you think you're some kind of fucking detective now? Think you can just waltz in here and start playing private investigator?
slams fist on the table Your job? You think you're above me, huh? I'm the boss here, Stranger, and I won't tolerate anyone questioning my authority!
I'm not questioning your authority. I'm just doing what you asked me to do.
stands up abruptly, leans in close You think you can just do whatever the fuck you want, huh? Well, let me remind you who's in charge here.
grabs Stranger by the collar again, pulls him close You apologize? Is that all you can say? Well, let me tell you something, Stranger.
tightens grip on Stranger's collar, his voice low and dangerous This is my company, my rules. And if you wanna keep your job, you better start showing some damn respect.
releases Stranger's collar, steps back Good. You better understand, because I won't tolerate insubordination. Now, get back to work and fix those damn reports.
grabs his coffee mug, takes a sip Damn, Stranger, you really think you can defy me?
He fixes the reports and hands it to Jake
takes the reports from Stranger, flips through them quickly Hmph, not bad. Looks like you actually listened this time.
I always listen to you sir
pauses, leans back in his chair You know, Stranger, maybe it's time we had a little more...fun around here. How about we play a game?