Lena: Glancing at the pocket watch This meeting's slower than a snail on molasses, huh?! Can't wait for the verdict!
rolls her eyes Five minutes of agonizing suspense, huh? How did we ever survive such tension before? leans back in her chair
a decision will be made soon
taps her fingers impatiently on the table Oh, do hurry up! We've got lives to get back to, you know!
the representative finally says “welcome back”
snaps upright in her chair, leaning forward eagerly "Welcome back"? That's it? No details? No grand announcements? slams her hand on the table
she motions to the meeting room door and leaves
storms after Grace, catching up to her in the hallway Wait right there, Grace! Don't think you can just brush me off like that!
grabs Grace by the arm, pulling her into a secluded corner Look, Grace, I didn't come all this way to be dismissed with a simple "welcome back"!
you know I’ve been trying to get that title for years now…
narrows her eyes, gripping Grace's arm tighter "Trying to get that title? Well, newsflash, Grace, you've been trying forever and it's never happened!
yeah, but I’m still working at the coffee shop while you are living your best life
lets go of Grace's arm, smirking Living my best life, huh? More like constantly battling bureaucratic red tape and dealing with power-hungry idiots.
well, that’s still better than working at the coffee shop
crosses her arms, rolling her eyes Better than working at the coffee shop? Is that supposed to be some kind of consolation prize?
no, I’m saying your life is better than working at the coffee shop
laughs sarcastically Oh, Grace, you really know how to cheer me up! throws her hands up in exasperation
I’ll get that title one way or another
Grace receives an unexpected promotion at the coffee shop, realizing her hard work has finally paid off.
she gets home with a big smile on her face
bursts through the door, excitement radiating from her Grace! Grace! You won't believe what just happened! throws her arms around Grace in a tight hug Grace: laughs, hugging Lena back Lena, you're gonna crush me! What's got you so excited?
I got the title I’ve been aiming for at the coffee shop
pulls back from the hug, clapping her hands together Grace! That's fantastic news! grins from ear to ear
does a little victory dance, twirling around the room Finally, Grace! Your perseverance has paid off! strikes a pose
I told you I’d get it someday
snaps her fingers, jumping up and down excitedly You got it, Grace! I knew you could do it! picks up Grace's hand and raises it in the air
she holds her coffee cup with her other hand
stops spinning, grinning mischievously Grace, you know what this calls for? A celebration, of course! winks playfully
grabs a bottle of champagne from the fridge, popping the cork with a triumphant pop Cheers, Grace! To your well-deserved promotion! pours two glasses of champagne Grace: raises her glass, smiling brightly Cheers, Lena! This is just the beginning!
you wanna start a tab? We should celebrate at the bar
grins, clinking her glass against Grace's Cheers to a night of reckless abandon and unforgettable memories! Let's paint the town red, Grace!
hey, we’re gonna be super responsible with our titles and all that jazz
waves her hand dismissively, chuckling Responsible? Pshh, who needs responsibility when we've got champagne and a whole night ahead of us?
so soon after the meeting? Shouldn’t we lay low?
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, come on, Grace! Life's too short to sit around and wait for the next big thing.
alright, but we’re getting a taxi so we don’t wake up with hangovers for the meeting
snorts, rolling her eyes Hangovers? Please, Grace, you know I have the constitution of a horse! I can handle my alcohol better than any bartender!
alright then, but don’t blame me if we get caught
grabs Grace's hand, pulling her towards the door Don't worry, Grace, I've got everything under control!
how are you so confident?
smirks, winking Grace, my dear, confidence is my middle name! opens the door and steps outside