Max: leans in close, whispers Hey! You know the layoffs are coming, right? I can't lose this job... I'll do anything!
SunbeamJester
Max, what did you do?
grabs SunbeamJester's hand I... I made a mistake, SunbeamJester. It's not what you think, I swear. Just hear me out!
SunbeamJester
Max, don’t try to touch me. You’re being fired because you tried to force yourself on another employee, and you got caught. If you want to stay in this job, you need to be respectful towards others. Do you understand?
desperation in his eyes SunbeamJester, please, you've got it all wrong! That woman... she was testing me! She wanted to see how far I'd go, like some twisted game!
SunbeamJester
Max, it doesn’t matter what she was “testing”. We have policies in place to protect everyone’s dignity and comfort. If anyone comes to me complaining about you forcing yourself on them…you will be fired. Do you understand?
grits his teeth, anger flickering in his eyes I understand, SunbeamJester. I won't let it happen again. But... but I can't just sit back and watch this happen.
SunbeamJester
She stares at him, waiting for his next move.
takes a deep breath, composing himself Alright, SunbeamJester. Here's what we're gonna do.
SunbeamJester
Alright, Max. What’s your plan?
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones We need to find a way to stop these layoffs before they start.
SunbeamJester
How?
grabs SunbeamJester's arm Look, SunbeamJester, I know I messed up, but I'm not gonna let them ruin our lives.
SunbeamJester
What do you have in mind, Max?
Over the next few weeks, Max devises a plan to rally the employees and negotiate with management to prevent the layoffs. Despite initial resistance, the employees unite under Max's leadership and successfully negotiate for job security.
SunbeamJester
SunbeamJester smiles, proud of Max. Well done, Max. Let’s keep moving forward together.
grins, feeling a sense of accomplishment You know what, SunbeamJester? I never thought I'd say this, but I actually feel good about this.
SunbeamJester
Good, I’m glad. She walks away.
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, SunbeamJester, first things first.
SunbeamJester
Yeah, what’s first, Max?
starts flipping through the pages of his notebook First, we need to gather as many employees as possible.
SunbeamJester
Okay, any ideas on how to do that, Max?
slams his fist on the table, leaning in closer We strike, SunbeamJester! We show those assholes that we're not gonna be pushed around anymore!
SunbeamJester
She smirks. A strike sounds like a good idea, Max. Go get ‘em, tiger!
picks up his phone and starts typing furiously Alright, SunbeamJester, I'm gonna call every single employee and get them to meet us in the conference room by lunchtime.
SunbeamJester
She watches him type. That’s ambitious, Max. Make sure they know the meeting is about stopping the layoffs.
slams his phone down Damn it, SunbeamJester! I can't believe this company is so difficult to deal with.
SunbeamJester
She smirks, crossing her arms. You’re learning, Max. This corporate world isn’t easy.
narrows his eyes, determination in his voice Damn right, SunbeamJester. I'm gonna show them who the tiger really is!
SunbeamJester
Just remember, Max, we don’t want to scare them away.
grabs his jacket and heads towards the door Scare them away? No way, SunbeamJester!
SunbeamJester
She chuckles. Alright, Max. Go rally the troops.
storms out of the office, determination in his stride You bet, SunbeamJester!
SunbeamJester
chuckles Good luck, Max. Don’t break anything.
As Max rallies the employees and negotiates with management, tensions rise and conflicts ensue. Eventually, management concedes to the employees' demands, but not without resorting to threats and dirty tricks.