Episode 1 - Scene 2

EMPATHY (+): There’s a particular song in your head today - it makes you nostalgic for middle school.

GB Mmm hmmm hm hm ~

GB Mmm hmmm mm ~

You hear the telltale bell of the front door.

CHARISMA (+): Good customer service is your guarantee!

GB Welcome! I hope you've been having a good day!

PERCEPTION (+): Someone is examining a shrub near the store entrance.

GB ...

...

GB Okay!

GB Let me know if you need anything.

ACUMEN (+): You get back to sweeping. Wouldn't want to leave a job half-finished.

Some people aren't in the best mood for conversation. You don't take it personally.

As you sweep, you make a mental 'sweep' of today's agenda. Restock... trim the topiaries... check the greenhouse... Tuesdays aren't particularly busy days, but you always find yourself beholden to a never-ending list of chores. You can only hope the customer will flag you if they need something. Otherwise, you'll have to be vigilant and check in. Which is your duty, of course. But one of many.

Perhaps you should focus on music again. That seemed to lift your spirits.

GB (Good idea.)

GB (Any suggestions?)

What about the one you were humming earlier?

GB (I, um, feel like the moment's passed.)

Your voice is nothing to be ashamed of, Lady Eleazar.

GB (Oh, it's not that serious. I just... want some variety.)

GB (Like... oh!)

DEXTERITY (-): It wouldn't be as hectic if you had another pair of hands. But that would just be another financial burden. You wouldn't do that to her.

A commercial jingle plays on the television mounted in the back corner, and you find yourself singing along, just a little. It'll do. Even if it's another one of those shallow pop songs. It's enough to get you sweeping to a nice rhythm again.

GB Hmm hmm hmm ~

GB La da dee ~ la da doo ~

GB Hm hm… hmm?

Something's rustling.

GB Oh no...

EMPATHY (-): Oh, how often people ignore the ‘don’t touch the plants’ signs!

GB Kerber! No!!

> continue

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