Mr. Grumpy: Scowling What the hell is this crap?! I don't need this sappy nonsense!
snarling You! Get over here and take this ridiculousness down! I refuse to be subjected to this childish display on my own birthday!
grabs the cards roughly Who planned this shit anyway? Did someone think it was a good idea to decorate my workspace with these stupid cards?
rolls his eyes Of course you did. Because that's exactly what I expect from an employee like you. throws the cards onto his desk
growls Upset me?! Of course, you upset me! You think some cheap birthday wishes are going to make me happy?
narrows his eyes A gift? What kind of pathetic excuse for a gift do you have?
hesitates before taking the gift and opening it Fine, but I doubt it's anything worth my time.
raises an eyebrow A book? You actually thought I'd appreciate a book? scoffs Fine, let's see what kind of crap you got me.
flips through the pages Huh, it's actually a decent book. pauses, grumpiness subsiding slightly Alright, it's not complete crap.
as he gets older he becomes more chill
Over time, Mr. Grumpy and Broadoc develop a better understanding and form an unlikely friendship.
smiles I’m glad you like the gift
grumbles Yeah, yeah. It's not completely useless. But don't think this changes anything. Don't expect me to start acting all mushy and sentimental because of a stupid gift.
Look, I appreciate the effort you put into this gift, but don't mistake it for anything more than that.
sighs Look, Broadoc. I'm not exactly the most sentimental guy. I never had much use for birthday celebrations or gifts.