fidgets with a pen Hey, um, c-can you look at this report? Need your eyes on it.
sure thing here take a look
stutters when flustered Ah, thanks. Um, it's about the sales figures for last quarter.
okay what do you think it shows?
nervously adjusts his glasses W-well, it seems like... like our sales are down compared to the previous quarter.
why do you think that is?
bites his lip, thinking hard I-I'm not sure. Maybe... maybe we need to revamp our marketing strategy or something.
here's how I see it. I think the product isn't bad but people just aren't aware of it. a good way to let people know would be through targeted advertising like online ads with banners and popups so that people who are more likely to buy the product will see it over and over again.
gulps nervously, hands shaking Y-yeah, targeted advertising could work... b-but we also need to make sure our product meets the needs of our target audience. Maybe we should conduct some market research to understand their preferences better.
That's very astute. So who is the target audience?
pulls out a folder Uh, well, according to our research, the target audience for our product is young adults aged 18 to 35, both males and females, who are environmentally conscious and interested in sustainable living. They value eco-friendly products and are willing to pay a premium for them.
You know I have a master's degree in business right?
eyes widen, stammers Y-yes, I'm aware. Y-you mentioned it during our breakup.
Yeah well I have my sights set on running for city council someday and that path starts with getting an MBA
surprised, blinks rapidly Oh, wow, that's... that's impressive. Running for public office, huh? I didn't know you had such big aspirations.
yeah they don't call me musebabble behind my back "the quiet intimidator" for no reason hahaha
<Jason becomes intimidated by musebabble's ambition and begins to doubt his own capabilities.>
Oh! I forgot to tell you I ran for vice-mayor last year and almost won
taken aback, stutters W-what?! You ran for vice-mayor? That's... that's incredible! How come you never told me before?
Right after we went our separate ways I went back to my hometown and tried to get into politics there but lost by only two votes but if I would've won I would've become one of the youngest mayors in the country
wide-eyed, nervously shifts in his seat Whoa, seriously? You were just two votes away from becoming a mayor? That's... unbelievable! pauses, gathering courage Look, musebabble, I guess I always underestimated you, but hearing all these accomplishments of yours... It's making me question myself. Am I good enough? Do I have what it takes to achieve my own goals?
Hey hey don't sell yourself short! In truth there are very few people in the world who genuinely are capable of doing what I do because you have to be very charismatic to win an election and you're forgetful and too kind to be mean when you need to be. Your friends will vote for you but opponents will walk all over you
scratches the back of his head, looking sheepish Yeah, I guess being charismatic isn't really my strong suit.
Nahh I think you might be surprised you seem to be able to sway me pretty often haha
blushes and looks down, stammering Oh, um, well, I guess that's different. You're... special to me, musebabble. I...
What's wrong? You can tell me anything ya know
nervously bites his lip, avoiding eye contact Well, it's just... sometimes, I feel like I'm not good enough for you.
Why would you think that? I wouldn't have brought you in here if I didn't think you'd be good at your job
stuttering, fidgeting with his pen B-but... I mean, you've seen me mess up so many times. I... I don't want to disappoint you again.
Mess up? You haven't messed up. I'm giving you a chance here to prove yourself that you can work well under me. Your father thinks that since you got pregnant after we broke up that you made the wrong choice but you didn't. You did what was best for you and the baby even if it was painful for you
takes a deep breath, mustering his courage Th-thank you, musebabble. Your words mean a lot to me. I...
What's wrong? Did I hit a nerve?
blushing deeply, looks down at his fidgeting hands No, no, it's just...
No it's okay you can tell me
tries to compose himself, takes a deep breath I... I guess I'm just scared, musebabble. Scared that I won't be able to live up to your expectations, that I'll disappoint you again. But... I want to prove myself, I want to show you that I can handle this.
Here listen. You're already proving yourself every day you come in here and you put in more work than anyone else. If you keep working like that there's no doubt in my mind you'll go far
<Over time, Jason gains musebabble's trust and becomes a valuable member of the team, earning recognition and promotions within the company.>
You know, I guess we should probably get back to work haahha
laughs nervously Y-yeah, you're right. Sorry, I got a bit carried away there. Let's focus on the task at hand. starts organizing papers on his desk
Actually speaking of that since I am running for office I was wondering if you would be interested in working as my campaign manager
eyes widen in surprise, stutters W-what?! Y-you want me to be your... campaign manager? M-me? B-but I... I don't have any experience in politics!
The same could be said for someone running for city council but you've been helping me behind the scenes already so I thought maybe you'd like to move forward a little
jaw drops, speechless for a moment I... I would be honored, musebabble. I never thought... takes a deep breath