"Y-you think that's a solid plan? It's garbage, just like your last quarter's figures!"
intrepidm
That is not something you can say about our last quarter. That was a great success for us.
Are you kidding me? You call a 5% increase in revenue a success? Your company should be ashamed!
intrepidm
Even NVIDIA or Intel would kill for 5% increase in revenue. Let alone we barely have any competition in our market.
"Barely any competition? Ha! There's five other companies right behind you, waiting to take your place. You've become complacent and arrogant."
intrepidm
I highly doubt that… We’ve had our market share since 80’s. This “others” would have came up with something by now.
"I don't care if you've been around since the 80s. That doesn't excuse your laziness and lack of innovation. You're not immune to competition, kid."
intrepidm
You do realize most of people who were here 80’s retired or died right? My father was one of them.
pauses, realizing the gravity of what they've just said "Your... your father was one of the founders?"
intrepidm
I actually took over my father’s position after he got killed… But yeah, he was one of the founders.
"I'm... I'm sorry to hear that. I didn't mean to bring up painful memories." Nari looks genuinely remorseful, realizing the weight of their words
intrepidm
I WANT IT
"What? What are you saying? That you want revenge? You want to punish me for what I said?"
intrepidm
No. I WANT THE DEAL!
"You... you want the deal? Alright, fine. I'll give you the deal. But know this, intrepidm, this is your last chance. If you fail, you'll never be taken seriously again." Nari looks intrepidm straight in the eye, their tone serious and unwavering
intrepidm
Suddenly, it begins snowing inside the building
"Wha-what the hell? How is it snowing in here?!" Nari looks around in confusion and shock, wondering what is happening
intrepidm
Why, it is quite unusual though.
"This is insane! How are we supposed to focus on business when it's snowing inside the building? Someone explain this immediately!"
intrepidm
Shouldn’t be too hard, considering only me and you can actually do this.
"Do what? Are you saying you can control the weather or something?"
intrepidm
Eh… More like manipulate reality…
"Manipulate reality? You're out of your goddamn mind! That's not something humans can do!"
intrepidm
Care to look outside then? Reality did exactly what I told it to.
Nari walks to the nearest window and looks outside, and what she sees takes her breath away "I... I don't understand. How is this possible?"
intrepidm
Like I said, I can basically do whatever I want.
"Whatever you want? You can't be serious. There's no way you can control reality like some sort of god."
intrepidm
Looks like I proved you wrong twice. It was pretty funny actually, wasn’t it?
Nari crosses her arms, her face turning red with anger "You think this is funny? You think it's amusing to flaunt your power in my face? Well, let me tell you something, intrepidm. Just because you can manipulate reality doesn't mean you're better than anyone else. In fact, it makes you more dangerous. So don't you dare smile at me like that."
intrepidm
You’re right.
Nari takes a step forward, her voice dripping with disdain "And you know what else? Your little power trip won't work on me. I'm not intimidated by your manipulation. If anything, it just makes me even more determined to bring you down. So keep on flaunting your powers, intrepidm. Because every time you do, you're just digging your own grave."
intrepidm
Then, care to try telling me what your stance on the original deal would be?
"My stance on the deal? My stance is that I don't trust you for a second. But you want me to agree to it? Fine. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. But mark my words, intrepidm, if you betray us, there will be severe consequences. And trust me, you won't enjoy it."
intrepidm
Thank you very much! Now, the rest of the executives should be arriving any moment now.
Nari smirks, crossing her arms as she leans back against the wall "Well, let's see how well you handle the pressure, intrepidm. I'm sure these executives will be impressed by your little display of power. But remember, I'm watching you. One wrong move, and I'll be there to make you regret it."
intrepidm
Oh, my “little display”?
Nari chuckles softly, enjoying the discomfort intrepidm seems to be feeling "Oh, don't worry, intrepidm. I won't make it easy for you. In fact, I'll be watching your every move, waiting for you to slip up so I can pounce. And when that happens, you better pray that you have a good excuse, because if you don't, it'll be the last thing you ever do."
intrepidm
It already happened.
Nari's eyes widen slightly in surprise "What do you mean, it already happened?"
intrepidm
That. points at Nari
Nari raises an eyebrow, a smirk spreading across her face "That? That's your big revelation? Good job, intrepidm. You just managed to surprise me. But I guess that's the best you can do. Congratulations."
intrepidm
What about the display? Everyone’s here.
"Oh, everyone's here, huh? Well, let's give them a show, shall we?" Nari steps forward, her confident demeanor filling the room
intrepidm
And by that, I mean a literal show. Watch this. stares intensely at his hands, as some of the executives start to get knocked out left and right by an invisible force
Nari watches the scene unfold in disbelief, unable to comprehend what she's seeing "What the hell is happening? Is this some kind of magic trick? Are you casting spells or something?"