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Post by Date Masamune on Jul 12, 2021 22:00:45 GMT
Employee Appreciation Day was turning out to be a bigger pain in my ass than I first thought. First I had to work register, second I gave them 20 bucks to get drinks, and then my pregnant wife showed up which was actually pretty nice, but then I had to clean the entire gas station by myself, and now here I am, chopping lumber in GOD KNOWS HOW MANY DEGREE WEATHER because apparently my lodgings were "too tight" and "congested." But of course, only the best for my lovely wife.
In short, that explained the partially built frame attached to the gas station. I was working on a god damn expansion. And without the proper tools mind you. All I had to chop this lumbar was a god damn magic sword. No saws, no machines, no people to do it for me. I made a silent vow to myself to never again celebrate Employee Appreciation Day in my unlife again.
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Post by Amelie Bellegarde on Jul 12, 2021 23:27:47 GMT
Employee Appreciation Day was about what Amelie expected it would be, but twenty bucks is twenty bucks. Amelie spent their day reading up on what happened the past year she was gone, and boy there was a lot, "Ugh, one of the Frontroad Boys died? How lame." Whatever, their music was going downhill anyway.
On her way back to the Station™ in her Space Car™, Amelie squinted at the new addition, "What the hell is going on out here?" Old man Date must've really been on one today, did they even need more space? She landed somewhere off to the side and walked out over to Date, "Yo! The fuck you doing? You didn't tell me we had plans to expand the store!" Amelie crosses her arms, "If I gotta hear construction noises all day while I'm workin' I might lose it."
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Post by Yvelia Masamune on Jul 13, 2021 0:00:56 GMT
Yvelia attempted waddling out of the station, but opted for floating. It made her feel less like an overweight goose. Water bottle in hand she headed over to Date who was swearing off being a decent boss in his mind if she knew anything about him. Shaking her head at the thought she was brought back to attention by company. Putting on her most friendly smile she thrust the water bottle at Date lightly shoving him to the side.
"Hello! Sorry, it's my fault. I figured everyone could use a little more space taking a look at what he considered a 'break room'. Also no more working for the rest of the day it's Appreciation Day! Although I would like to take some of your time to find out how this old goat has been treating you. My name is Yvelia Masamune, lovely to meet you."
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Post by Date Masamune on Jul 22, 2021 22:24:39 GMT
Of course, here comes Amelie making a racket as usual. OH WAIT! Here comes Amelie! I can rope her into helping me out a little. I put on my friendliest smile.
"Amelie! My favorite employee! Well you see, I just thought you guys des-"
Before I could even get through my half baked excuse, I was shoved to the side by Yvelia and her water bottle. Dammit. At this rate, I was going to be stuck putting all of this together myself. Maybe I could still get Rory or Gideon to help me out... I sighed, taking a swig of the water bottle before taking a few steps forward. I put an arm around Yvelia's shoulder.
"Amelie this is my wife Yvelia. Yvelia, this is my Assistant Manager, Amelie."
I had a pretty smug look on my face as I spoke. For how long did these people call me crazy when I said I was in a long term committed relationship with a celestial entity. They thought I made up the entire thing. Apparently those idiots thought I couldn't manage to be in any relationship let alone one with a celestial entity. Now I had evidence right in front of them, a floating woman.
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Post by Amelie Bellegarde on Jul 28, 2021 15:21:07 GMT
"Oh, we call the break room a broom closet most of the time." Amelie waved at Yvelia, "Yo, I'm Amelie. I try to keep Date from blowing the place up to varying degrees of success." She looked over to Date, "Yeah man, not gonna lie. Thought you were full of shit when you talked about her." Honestly it was kind of nice seeing that all the stories he told weren't bullshit. Kinda gives you some hope that Date hasn't completely lost it.
Amelie sighs, "Also I know you're not using the customer service voice to be nice. You want me to help you right?"
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Post by Yvelia Masamune on Jul 28, 2021 22:10:28 GMT
"Thank you for trying your best Amelie I know he can be a bit, much."
Reaching up Yvelia pinched Date's cheeks to rid his face of the obnoxious smug look he was wearing. Settling back on the group she turned to look at his progress. Has he gotten slower since being on Earth? Maybe not he always dragged his feet when he had to do 'chores'. Looking back to Amelie and Date she laughed softly.
"Don't give in too often he'll begin to grow mushrooms with how little he'll get outside."
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Post by Date Masamune on Jul 28, 2021 23:18:43 GMT
As Yvelia pinched my cheeks, my absolute shit eating grin quickly twisted in pain. I rubbed my cheek as she let go. My eyes narrowed at Amelie as she quote-un-quote offered to help. Dammit Amelie! You know I can't say yes to an offer for your help on Employee Appreciation Day in front of my wife! I begrudgingly smiled as I continued to glare at Amelie, of course still using my customer service voice.
"Noooo! I wouldn't dream of asking you to do work on Employee Appreciation Day, despite it coinciding with the first day I've seen my pregnant wife in almost half a decade. You guys go on relax, enjoy yourself. Take another 20 from the register for some drinks. I'll work through my rheumatism and bad back and I'll have the extension ready for you guys!"
This was my trump card. I was going to out guilt her. I wondered for a moment if maybe I acted hastily and she was making a genuine offer to help. She was my most reliable employee. Don't tell her that. Nahhhh she knew what she was doing.
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Post by Amelie Bellegarde on Jul 29, 2021 22:48:04 GMT
Amelie visibly rolled her eyes at Date, "Oh please, I know your old man back can't handle the construction of an entire new section of the station." She sighed and began walking towards them, jumping to float up to face level, "Listen, I take the 20 from the register still and you get an assistant to help you out with the construction. Fair trade?" Her eyes began looking around the area for more construction equipment, narrowing on a multi-tool sitting propped on the edge of the vending machine. "Honestly I'm just gonna take the 20 anyways, might as well just accept the work I'm offering." Amelie picked up the multi-tool and moved over to some of the unfinished metalwork that needed to be done.
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Post by Yvelia Masamune on Jul 30, 2021 1:26:51 GMT
Yvelia rolled her eyes along side Amelie at Date's antics.
"Way to be subtle, dear. I'm actually quite surprised you didn't say anything about poor depth perception."
After giving his chest a quick pat she went back to sit down. She's have to talk to Date about proper overtime pay. She didn't know much about human laws. The only thing she knew for sure was the Date wasn't following any of them. Once she was settled she looked back over to the working pair.
"How many people in total work at the station?"
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Post by Date Masamune on Aug 24, 2021 22:09:49 GMT
"Yeah I can live with that."
I shook on the deal with Amelie, before giving a perplexed look at the multi-tool she just picked up. How long had that been there? I looked over at my coat and sword who both seemed to look at each before trying to whistle and act non-chalant, except you know silently because swords and coats can't whistle. That'd be crazy.
"You know what, I don't even care, back to work you two."
I shook my head, wiping some sweat from my forehead. The coat pulled in another log of lumber before me as the sword floated over to my hand. I got to chopping the wood, looking back over at Yvelia as she asked the question. I raised a brow looking over towards Amelie. I began chopping the wood with one hand as I started counting on the other hand. Alright so there was me, obviously, Amelie, Gideon, uhhh the other guy. And did they have an accountant? He was pretty sure there was some guy talking about books and bank accounts but Date wasn't paying attention. Did Rory count?
"Uhhh... I mean officially I think it's just me, Amelie, and Gideon. There is a young, disenfranchised police officer I took under my wing. Poor thing was starving so I started feeding him and giving him a place to rest. He's not exactly on the payroll, but he likes to give back and help out when he can."
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