Ms. Mariko Takanada sighed and told herself that she had known it would be one of those days. Why else had she stopped to get a double caff, extra foam with a shot of espresso this morning, when she was normally a tea drinker. She settled herself behind her desk, steepled her fingers in front of her, her professional demeanor cool and composed. “Ahem. Mr.” She paused to look down at his application form, although she knew his name. It was a well-known intimidation tactic, and she employed it regularly. “Mr. Hibiki, now. You came to us looking for employment. We are a temporary employment agency, and we do our best to match our clients up with the people who come in here looking for jobs, often just off the street.” As she surveyed his attire and pack, it was clear she considered him one of those very riff-raff.
Lowering a pair of glasses that she didn’t need so she could peer over the rims at him intimidatingly, she saw the boy gulp nervously and went on, satisfied. You filled out our questionnaire, did you not?” She did not wait for an affirmative before she continued. “We tested those results and they have clearly given us the indication that this is the best summer job for you. If fact, Mr. Hibiki, it is the only summer job for you.”
His mouth opening and closing like a fish out of water, Ryouga gaped at the formidable woman facing him. “But-but-but there’s got to be a better job. Right?” His voice cracked on the last word.
Ms. Takanada shook her head. “I’m sorry, no. If you will look at your copy of the form, perhaps we can go over it together. You do not have much formal schooling, so any tutoring is out. Although you have extensive travel experience, you cannot be trusted to not get your party lost, so tour guide is out. However, you do have extensive strength and physical abilities, so those are the areas that we must exploit. I had an opening in the quarry for an apprentice, but that was recently filled. It’s too bad. I have a feeling that you would have done well there.” Ryouga nodded dumbly. “Anyway, the only other position available this summer is a paid spot with the Furinkan High Cheerleading Team. You would be an assistant coach and a lifter for their practices.” At his look of horror, she smiled. “Come now, Mr. Hibiki. Isn’t it every teenage boy’s dream to be surrounded by pretty girls? Mr. Hibiki? Goodness! Alice, I think the boy has fainted! Quick, get him some water!” After only a few seconds pause, she added “And a tissue.”
”Hmmm. You know, with this ability, you could always get a job at the circus or zoo! The options have just opened up!”
”BWEEEEE!”
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