...Okay, listen, this is cute and all, but you need to keep it down while you’re working. Do you know what’ll happen if the boss finds you like this? He’ll be upset. So try and calm down, m’kay?
Do you how do? I use any pronouns :) Get in losers, we're going napping
Her huge smile dropped, and she honestly felt a wave of guilt come over her. She looked down at the cobblestone path beneath her before summoning her usual gold staff and looking out at the distance, searching for Penny.
Jealousy had a rare moment where he left his mansion. He let out a large sigh.
Girls, I'm going for a walk... Don't let anyone in while I'm gone. And I mean anyone, even Revenge... I need some time to myself today...
B-But sir, what about-
Robin, that's enough.
He's-
I've heard too much from you today. ...In fact, I've heard too much from you in general. ...I've changed my mind about the walk, come inside with me for a moment.
Robin glances nervously at Abby, as Jealousy walks back through the doors of his lavish mansion.
Robin, your performance has degraded over time. It seems like you aren't trying anymore.
He rubbed his temples.
I have barely any staff anymore, and unfortunately Penny isn't exactly what I'm looking for in a staff member. I'm known for my perfection. How can I be perfect if my staff isn't?
As a former (and rather excellent) liar herself, Aru knew that, sometimes, speaking the truth felt like wrenching a thorn out of your side. But doing the opposite meant pretending it wasn't there. And that made every single step ache. It was no way to live. — Roshani Chokshi, Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality