oo5. four 'why's and a 'how';

[mademestranger]

Why is it that people are most eager to speak with you when you are quite certain you do not want to speak with them? Why do people assume they are of any importance to anything I am involved in?

Why is my PA incapable of turning away calls? I can count on one hand the number of people important enough to claim their calls are 'urgent'. And why

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[ofwingedvictory]

Maybe they like you? They want to help out? Assuming they are close to the heart, in the first place. Uh.

And you could tell your PA that you like black coffee, and for her to get you that, instead! I'm sure she'd listen. I find knowing my Mistress or Master's specific wants makes life smoother and much more harmonious for both parties.

Oh, and I'm sorry about this morning's deal. Was it very important?

[mademestranger]

'They' haven't seen me for an unjustifiably long time--fairly convinced I've given them reason to dislike me, or at least leave me alone... The rest is none of your godsbedamned business.

My PA now has a notice of all of my complaints taped to the monitor of her computer--things she knows already and lacks the competency to remember.

In the grand scheme of things, no. Financially, almost. The head of that team has since lost his job, though.

[ofwingedvictory]

Oh, well then. Uh, I'm sure it isn't, but here's hoping for the best, from my side! (Before I completely disappear from this topic. Alright!)

That certainly isn't going to help either of you! If you'd like, and if you are really in need (of black coffee, that is, instead of--what was it?--lattes?), I could deliver your coffee during the time in which Lady Athena shall be transferring me over to her office. Just for the coffee--I won't stay in your hair, promise. You sound like a very busy man. I mean, if you would like to, that is. Purely up to you!

Yikes. I don't know much of that field of work (or whatever you're doing, surely), hence my admiration for those who work so hard in such areas. I hope things go better in the future!

He almost feels mean for being rude--I'M SORRY.

[mademestranger]

Alright.

I would have rather have it tattooed to her forehead, but that would look unprofessional.

... Hm--I--No, that... isn't necessary. I do not want to inconvenience the goddess--or yourself, for that matter. I'm sure she is busier than I.

Investments and shareholding... Uh--I--Thank you.

[murderousrepent]

People ask me if I'm running on auto-pilot when I'm just ignoring them.

People are stupid.

[mademestranger]

That's--An absurd assumption, I'm sure...

Agreed.

[murderousrepent]

It really is. It wouldn't be difficult for a blind man to know when I was ignoring him.

I'll drink to that.

[mademestranger]

Given that he still has his hearing, no, it wouldn't be.

Can you tell I worked in Starbucks? XD

[mademestranger]

I suppose that goes without saying.

But you still might as well buy one latte, split it in two mugs and then put the froth on top. Then you have two cappuccinos.

[mademestranger]

It was requested otherwise.

Well, I wasn't actually suggesting you do all of the above for argument's sake.

[shadeofspring]

For the first two: Because all mortals are selfish. (no offense)

Second two: I'm pretty sure it's time for you to find a new one.

Those are really the only ones I can help with.

[mademestranger]

None taken; it's true.

This is the new one.

[shadeofspring]

Oh wow. Maybe you can answer your own calls, and just get one of those caller id's. You can ignore anyone you don't want to talk to without even picking up!

[mademestranger]

... Answer my own calls?

[onono]

I haven't seen you in some time Orestes, and I've missed you very much.

[mademestranger]

Well isn't that a revelation.

I haven't seen you for fifteen years and I've missed nothing.

[onono]

Actually, it would seem you've missed quite a bit. Which is why we need to talk.

They need to meet at some point >.>

[mademestranger]

I don't need to do anything, except get a godsbedamned black coffee.