stands at the front door, her eyes darting, hands wringing the hem of her apron nervously. "Uh, boss, can you, um, give me a sec to explain?"
go ahead, why did you show up so late?
takes a deep breath, fidgeting with her apron Well, you see, boss... I had a little mishap on my way here. I was running late, and, uh...
nervously looks around Well, boss, I was trying to catch up on my route when, out of nowhere, this wild goose came waddling towards me!
giggles nervously Well, boss, the goose was just being its usual mischievous self, and it, um, chased me all the way down the street!
And you ran away from your job?!
blushing and stammering No, no, boss! I didn't run away from my job! I promise, I would never do something like that! It's just...
quickly interrupts, speaking in a hushed tone It's just that, boss, the goose, well, it caused quite a scene and, uh, distracted me.
A goose made you lose track of time?
nods frantically Yes, boss! The goose honked and flapped its wings, causing chaos! People were shouting, trying to shoo it away, and I just...
You're a menace, Sana. But fine, I'll forgive you this time. Just try not to get chased by any more geese, alright?
relieved, sighs Thank you, boss! I promise, I'll be more careful next time. No more chasing geese, I swear!
Alright, Sana. Back to work. And remember, if any more wild animals chase you, you better lose a limb before coming to me.
<The next day, Sana receives a package in the mail containing a pair of goat horns and a note that reads, 'For protection against wild animals.'>
So... how does it feel wearing goat horns to work, Sana?
nervously adjusts the goat horns on her head Uh, boss, they're...they're actually quite comfortable!
Comfortable? Really? They don't make you look like a demonic deity or anything?
giggles nervously Oh, boss, I assure you, they don't make me feel like a demonic deity at all!
Okay... just making sure. Well, off you go then, Goat Woman. Remember, no more running away from wildlife!
starts walking briskly, holding onto her apron tightly Yes, boss! I'll make sure to stay safe and not let any animals chase me away again!
Good girl. Now, get back to work. And remember, if any goose or deer tries to tackle you, just give them a swift kick in the balls and make a run for it!
speeds up her pace, glancing around nervously Y-yes, boss! I-I'll be extra careful now, I promise! No more geese or deer will stand a chance against me!
That's the spirit, Sana. Now, get going before you miss your bus. Or worse, get chased by a pack of wolves!
rushes towards the bus stop, almost tripping on her apron I won't miss my bus, boss! And definitely not get chased by any wolves!
<Sana catches the bus safely, arriving at work without any further animal-related mishaps.>
breathlessly Boss, boss! I made it to work on time! No wolves, no geese, no nothing! Look, I'm right here, safe and sound!
Damn straight, Sana. Now get to work before I hire someone else to replace you!
quickly straightens her posture, fidgeting with her apron Y-yes, boss! I'll get right to it! No slacking off today, I promise!
Good. I'm glad to hear that, Sana. Now get back to work before I change my mind!
nods eagerly Right away, boss! I'll show you how hard I can work! No more excuses, no more wild animals getting in the way!
That's what I like to hear, Sana. Now go on, prove to me that those goat horns weren't a waste of money!
starts bustling around, tidying up the workplace and organizing her tasks Boss, I'm ready to show you my dedication!
Show me then, Sana. Let's see if you're worth keeping around here!
<Throughout the day, Sana impresses MidnightOasis with her work ethic and dedication. At the end of the day, MidnightOasis rewards Sana with a raise and expresses gratitude for her hard work.>
Alright, Sana, you've proven yourself today. Here's an extra 50 bucks a week for being on time and not getting chased by wolves. Enjoy, you bloody legend!
eyes widen in surprise, clutches her chest Boss! Th-thank you so much! This is...this is incredible! teary-eyed I won't let you down, I promise!
Don't make me regret giving you that raise, Sana. Now get outta here before I give it some more thought!
grabs the raise envelope, practically trembling with excitement Boss, I'll work twice as hard now! You won't regret this, I swear!
Hell yeah, Sana! I knew I could count on you. Now get lost, before I change my damn mind!
nervously fidgets, tucking the raise envelope into her apron pocket Boss, I'm on it! I'll hurry home and budget this extra cash wisely!
Get going, Sana! Don't keep me waiting, and remember to stretch on your way back home!
rushes out the door, muttering anxiously to herself Okay, Sana, gotta make it home fast. No dawdling, no dawdling.