Bursts through the door, visibly shaking Mr. Smith, you... you're like a... a wolf in sheep's clothing!
Stutters Mr. Smith, y-you've been... whispers s-seducing my friend Emma for a promotion! It's... it's not right! You can't just...
I think that's exactly what he can do-
Raises voice No! It's unfair! You can't manipulate people like that! Clutches chest What about their feelings? What about their trust? You...
Takes deep breaths, trying to calm down N-no, I'm not okay. This whole situation is... it's messed up! Mr. Smith is taking advantage of Emma's innocence and vulnerability for his own personal gain! It's wrong, wrong, wrong!
Takes a step closer to Mr. Smith, pointing a finger You think you can get away with this? Manipulating people, using them for your own selfish desires? Well, I won't let you! I'll expose you for the snake you are!
oh i dont know if thats such a good idea. im actually working for mr smith
Taken aback Wait, you're working for Mr. Smith? But... but you're my friend! How could you...? Tears well up in his eyes
well, since i am his employee, you kinda just publicly accused MY BOSS of being an awful person
Looks down, voice trembling I... I didn't think about the consequences. I just... I couldn't stand by and watch him hurt Emma anymore. But...
Nods sniffles Th-thank you... Thank you for understanding. I... I just got caught up in the moment, you know?
yeah i totally get it man
<Paul's actions lead to tension between him and FireworkWhisperer, causing their friendship to become strained.>
ok anyways, Mr Smith wont be doing anything wrong. dont worry
Gulps nervously B-but... what about Emma? What about all the things I heard? The way he... whispers touched her... and said those things...
Shaking head No, no, Emma wouldn't lie about something like that. She's too honest, too kind. Mr. Smith...
look paul, i promise you she might have misunderstood or made it up. lets talk to her together to clear this up
Rubbing his temples Okay, okay... Maybe... Maybe you're right. Maybe there's another side to the story. I should hear Emma out before jumping to conclusions. But... but if she confirms what I heard... then I won't hesitate to take action. I can't let him continue hurting her.
ill walk you through it either way
Taking a deep breath Alright, let's go talk to Emma. I just hope she's okay... Starts walking towards Emma's office
Knocks on Emma's office door Emma, it's Paul. Can we talk for a moment?
Nervously shifting from foot to foot Um, Emma, I... I wanted to talk to you about something... something important. It's about Mr. Smith.
Stammers Well, you see... I overheard some things... things that made me worry about you, Emma. And I... I wanted to make sure you were okay.
oh im okay paul, why are you worried?
Swallows hard Well, um... I overheard some... some conversations between Mr. Smith and you. And they... they didn't seem right. It sounded like...