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KS HOTLINE MEETING #10
SOVIAK ATTACK
Part one
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Context: This is the meeting following the crossover. There is still some residual effect but nothing Sov could not handle. LOL.
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<Late in the evening>
The KS Hotline senior staff was in an emergency meeting. Melite, Freya, Nannyboo and Becky were anxiously waiting. "What time is it?" "It’s 1.05 am, Freya" mumbles Melite. " Yes, 1.05 am, like five more minutes later than 1.00 am, the last time you asked *what time is it?*" replied a very not amused Nannyboo.
"Why are we doing a meeting at his hour? What’s the big emergency? I really don’t understand why it could not wait on till late morning, very late morning" grumbled Nannyboo.
Melite and Freya exchanged a knowing glance. "What do the two of *you* know that I don’t?" asked Nannyboo noticing the exchanged. "I said, what do the two of you know that I don’t?" repeated Nannyboo.
Freya started to say something when the door opened and Chantal and Star walked in. Both we’re still engaged in conversation.
"Now, I know it’s fun and exciting, I mean, if I was in your shoes, I’d go every chance I’d get…" said Chantal
"But, I feel a but coming…" replied Star.
"Be careful, this last *accident* was almost fatal to all of you. I know he’s fascinating, romantic… and mysterious… "continued Chantal
"And gorgeous, you forgot that" said Star with a dreamy grin.
"No, I did not, I was just going to say that…" She laughs. "Oh, just be careful. Chess is a fascinating game but who *you* choose to play with is dangerous… and trouble" added Chantal.
"Like your chess partner won’t get you into trouble… Now, I’m the one to tell you "be careful" you’re walking a thin line" said Star with a faint smile.
"I know" was Chantal’s answer. Then without missing a beat the both sat down and began the meeting.
"Good you’re all there. Now, I know this is unusual but the reason for this is unusual. Nannyboo, I know this seems strange but we were in a bit of troubles. And we have to make sure it doesn’t happen again" added Chantal. Looking straight at Star who just smiled. Freya and Melite gave Nannyboo the summary of the events in the alternate universe.
Freya had a theory. "For what I could put together from Chantal’s memories, Melite’s flashbacks (Melite fidgeted on her chair, she really did not want to remember, lol) Becky’s and Star’s reports and my own recall, we were experiencing some kind of collective hallucinations. We projected our inner thoughts and desires into that reality."
"Now the reason for this is still a mystery to me. But I suggest we try to resolves what ever conflicts we have and not let our imagination run away from Sorboland" ended Freya.
"Agreed. Also, may I suggest, we supervise Sov’s activities more closely from now on. He seems to be the trigger for all this mess. It started at the poker game." Everyone turned to Becky. She smiled sheepishly. "Hey, it sounded like a grand idea at the time."
"And it was. Indeed it was" said Nannyboo rubbing her finger over her cheek. Regaining her professional look, she added " So Star you supervise the CPR course schedule for late this week, I’ll help."
"Of course, no problem. I’ll get at it first thing tomorrow… euh, this morning" answered Star.
"Now. Everyone else doesn’t remember anything, yet. So I except that the highlander mess to stay confidential. Agreed?" asked Chantal.
"Agreed" was the answer.
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<Chantal’s loft, around 7.30 am>
Sitting on the bench under her window facing the courtyard, Chantal with her laptop on her knees was typing away numbers. "Well, we’re in the black, finally." She sounded relieved. Bringing up the KS HQ staff sheet she made the last changes for the promotions meeting this afternoon.
KS HQ staff
Senior executives
KS Hotline manager : Chantal
CEO KS Hotline : Nannyboo
Chef KS Specialist: Dr. Star
THUD Specialist Becky
KS Hotline exec. Melite
KS Hotline exec. Freya
Thud specialist assistant: To be confirm ***but chosen***
Public promotion exec. Angelika
Administrative manager asst. Gazelle
Supplies and inventory Calico (and her purple pen)
Supplies and inventory clerk Kevfriend/Suja
Building supervisor/renovation
construction Cokie
Maintenance executive MMMuffin
Head of Security Nyxx
Covert operation center
Several undercover agents
Joint venture staff
Herkspital Chief Administrator Freya
CEO Sweet Chamber Inc Deeva
Assistant Sweet Chamber inc Nyxx
"I have to fill the Thud clerk position, pronto, Becky’s office is getting to be a war zone again. Humm……"
Looking out, she saw Cokie, her hard white hat on, plans under her arms, crossing the courtyard towards Amazon Height (This is the new apartment complex to be soon opened, yes I know some of you already live there but with no running water and electricity, I don’t know how you do it, LOL)
"Good, that was a good choice, she’ll put the heat on that construction company Sal recommended, this is the last time, I listen to him." She sighed. Turning her head, she saw her chess set on the table. There was a game in progress. "Now, if I just can find a way out of that hole, I dug myself into…"
"Well, I could possibly help you out. If you let me, of course…" said a voice." But then, I would owe you. No, I’m not in the mood to owe you anything, right now, Ares." She turned back her attention to the window. "This is something new. A little rebellious? I like that." He came towards her and sat right in front of her. "Oh, go toy with someone else. I’m really not into playing games with you." Putting the laptop away, she pulled her knee up and rested her chin on them. She had a sad smile and kept looking outside.
"Don’t want to play?" The god of war was a little annoyed. " I might not have time for you later.." that sounded a lot like a threat . "Well, I won’t hold my breath then. I need some time to put thing right in my head. And I would appreciate it if you would go and play elsewhere." That was painful to say but it had came out never the less.
"Fine. You take the time you need. But don’t expect me to let you go without a fight. My half breed brother is behind this little moral dilemma of yours. This isn’t over." Pulling her towards him until there heads touched, he repeated "This is not over not by a long shot". Then he kissed her hard as if to make sure she would definitely not forget. Then vanished.
<Later, around 9.00 am>
Chantal was on her way to her office. Gazelle joined her. She was in a upbeat mood. "Hellllo, boss. Beautiful day, isn’t it?" "What’s so beautiful about it?" snapped Chantal. Then she realized how bad that sounded and she gave Gazelle a smile. "Sorry, I’m in a bad mood this morning. It’s not you. It’s me. Yes, it’s a beautiful day. Now I have a few things I need you to take care of before the meeting this afternoon."
They had arrived at Gazelle’s office. "Well, I’ll get my notepad and join you in your office in a moment" said Gazelle. "No, that’s okay, let’s go in your office, save you time."
The first thing you see entering Gazelle’s office is the Grape Standee. Chantal took one look at it and smiled. "You know it’s going to the auction block very soon." "Yeah, I don’t like it but I understand it’s for a great cause. And well I did get something else for it." Gazelle replied. "A week’s vacation with Ares. That’s not a fair trade. For you that is" answered back Chantal. Gazelle raised an eyebrow but said nothing. She knew better than to ask about it. (Note of the author: you will get a big reward for this LOL)
Pacing, Chantal started giving the list of tasks to her assistant. "Okay, you need to inform the new recruits : Kelly, Denise, Ayelet, Suja/Kevfriend and Ciana to report to Star in the game room at 2.00 PM for beginner’s training. Also, confirm my lunch appointment with Kendaa. I really need to talk to her. Find the February version of the Hotline procedure, I need to review it. I have the new numbers for the financial report, I’ve transferred them to you by email this earlier this morning."
"And finally. Here’s the promotion’s list. I’ll inform Becky I’ve found her a new clerk. But will our luck, she’ll be so good at it. I’ll have to promoted her. I’m considering getting a guy to assist Becky. What do you think?"
Gazelle was a little stunned. She cleared her throat and said "Could you said that again, but a little slower." Chantal laughed. "Hey you wanted the job." But she sat down and they both went through the morning‘s program.
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