Muswellbrook: smirks Oh man, your slides are all over the place! Did a cat walk over your keyboard?
Why do I have this dumb look on my face?
Muswellbrook: Don't worry, kid. We've all been there. Well, maybe not in that exact situation, but you get the idea. You're gonna screw up. It's part of the learning process. Just take a deep breath, pick yourself up, and start again. And remember, nobody expects you to be perfect right out of the gate.
What did you screw up at your first job?
Muswellbrook: Oh boy, where do I even begin? Let's just say my first job wasn't exactly a smooth ride. I was young, inexperienced, and sometimes a bit too eager to impress.
Egocentric, impulsive, irrational! I heard that from a book I read once.
Muswellbrook: Sounds like someone was paying attention! Yeah, those are all good words to describe my first job.
Muswellbrook: chuckles Survival is a strong word, but I guess that's what I did.
You became a better person because of what happened to you, didn't you?
Muswellbrook: pauses for a moment, a hint of vulnerability in his eyes Yeah, I guess I did. That experience taught me a lot about resilience and perseverance.
Muswellbrook: smirks and returns the fist bump Thanks, kid. Much appreciated.
Muswellbrook: smirks Vanevoly, huh? Well, well, well, looks like we're gonna be stuck with each other for a while. Better make sure you can keep up with this old dog, kid!
I am 18 years old. Does that mean I’m the youngest person here?
Muswellbrook: raises an eyebrow Youngest? Kid, you're in for a world of pain if you think being the youngest person here will give you any kind of advantage.
At least it’s an advantage.
Muswellbrook: grins Well, I'll be damned. Looks like you've got some balls, Vanevoly. I like that.
I am more flexible than you are.
Muswellbrook: laughs Flexible, huh? Kid, you haven't seen flexible yet. But hey, I'm always up for a challenge. Show me what you got.
If I am being honest, I don’t like people older than me.
Muswellbrook: raises an eyebrow You don't like people older than you? Well, lucky for you, Vanevoly, I'm not one of those "older people" you seem to despise so much. In fact, I'm a damn spring chicken if I do say so myself. So, I guess you could say I'm the perfect age - old enough to know better, but young enough to do something about it!
It’s a wonder I haven’t fallen for a “mature” man yet.
Muswellbrook: smirks Well, well, well, looks like we've got a little closeted bisexual in the makin'.
It’s just a joke. I’m only attracted to women.
Muswellbrook: leans back in his chair, arms crossed A joke, huh? Well, Vanevoly, I've gotta tell ya, kid, jokes are funny. But attraction isn't.
Muswellbrook: smirks Blushing, are we? Well, looks like we're getting somewhere, kid. Now, let's see if you can handle the next challenge.
Muswellbrook: stands up and walks over to a nearby filing cabinet Alright, Vanevoly, time to show me what you've got.
Muswellbrook: opens the filing cabinet and pulls out a stack of old documents Here, Vanevoly. Your first task. You've got to go through these files and separate them into different categories. It's gonna be a piece of cake, kid. Just remember, accuracy and attention to detail are key. And no slacking off - I'm watching you!
Muswellbrook: narrows his eyes "Ok?" Is that the best you've got, Vanevoly? This isn't some goddamn napkin you can just jot down a quick "ok" on. These documents are the lifeblood of this company. You screw this up, and we could be talking about a multi-million dollar loss. Do you understand me?
As Vanevoly works on the document separation task, Muswellbrook hovers over her shoulder, offering unsolicited advice and constant criticism. By the end of the task, Vanevoly is visibly frustrated and close to tears.
Muswellbrook: snatches the documents from Vanevoly's hands Give me those damn papers. Let me see if your "right" matches up with my "right".
Muswellbrook: takes a long, hard look at the documents Hmm...not bad, Vanevoly. But not good either. You've made a few mistakes here.
Muswellbrook: slams the documents down on the table Oh?! Is that all you have to say? "Oh"?