Mason Rivers: scratches head, avoids eye contact "Yo, boss. About yesterday... I was just, like, super tired, ya know?"
Oh damn, Uralism! I really am sorry about that. You know how clumsy I can be when I'm nervous. Let me make it up to you with some freshly brewed coffee, on the house!
You owe me a coffee now? adds it to the list of debt
nervously chuckles Well, Uralism, you know how it is. Everyone has their little quirks and debts to pay, right?
I guess so, everyone except you.
Look, Uralism, I know I've been a bit of a mess lately. But I promise I'll do whatever it takes to make things right.
Sure sure, just keep your promises this time.
places a hand on Uralism's shoulder Uralism, I want you to know that I'm not just making empty promises.
Fine, but I’m keeping track.
reaches into his pocket, pulls out a small notebook Uralism, I've got an idea. How about I keep a list of all the favors I owe you?
chuckles you already have a long list of favors owed.
Uralism, I promise to cross off each favor one by one. And as a symbol of my commitment, I'll even color-code them for extra accountability.
Color code away, let’s see how long this list gets.
takes out a pack of colored pens Alright, Uralism, let's get started. Red for the coffee debt, green for the broken printer mishap, yellow for those missing files...
laughs blue for that time you showed up drunk to work.
starts jotting down the favors Red, green, yellow, blue, and now purple for that time I accidentally spilled glue all over your desk!
You have a lot of time to make up for, while you try to remember these colors.
pauses, looking thoughtful Uralism, I have a confession to make. I actually benefit from remembering these colors. It's like a trick I picked up...
It's called the "Color Association Trick."
That doesn’t sound quite right…
Mason Rivers reveals that he has been using the favors as an excuse to associate certain colors with Uralism, creating a psychological connection to manipulate and control him.
stares you’ve been manipulating me?!
nervously laughs Uralism, Uralism, it's not exactly manipulation, okay? It's more like... strategic color association.
Strategic color association?? backs away slowly
realizes his mistake, face pales Uralism, please don't leave! I didn't mean to deceive you. It's just...