Bursts through the door, visibly shaking Mr. Smith, you... you're like a... a wolf in sheep's clothing!
FireworkWhisperer
oop
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...
FireworkWhisperer
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...
FireworkWhisperer
...you okay there bud?
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!
FireworkWhisperer
mhm-
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!
FireworkWhisperer
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
FireworkWhisperer
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...
FireworkWhisperer
anywho, ill handle it.
Nods sniffles Th-thank you... Thank you for understanding. I... I just got caught up in the moment, you know?
FireworkWhisperer
yeah i totally get it man
<Paul's actions lead to tension between him and FireworkWhisperer, causing their friendship to become strained.>
FireworkWhisperer
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...
FireworkWhisperer
maybe shes lying?
Shaking head No, no, Emma wouldn't lie about something like that. She's too honest, too kind. Mr. Smith...
FireworkWhisperer
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.
FireworkWhisperer
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
FireworkWhisperer
...yeah
Knocks on Emma's office door Emma, it's Paul. Can we talk for a moment?
FireworkWhisperer
listens
Nervously shifting from foot to foot Um, Emma, I... I wanted to talk to you about something... something important. It's about Mr. Smith.
FireworkWhisperer
o-oh boy- go ahead
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.
FireworkWhisperer
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...