The Cheerful Guy

Oh no, I am freaking out. Just saw this picture of our (deargodhelp us all) President, the WME is behind an article about cheerful men and heart disease, and they suggested the Prez endorse the article. It not HIS smarmy, grinning face that upsets me, it's that guy behind him! He WORKS here, he is the "Orientation Greeter" for when new people are hired, and he is always smiling and friendly and helpful, but here, in this candid photo, is the real face.

That is NOT a cheerful dude, and the scariest part is, I always thought it was a different guy who came to "transfer" people out of here, but seeing "Orientation Guy" without his smile plastered on, and Oh My God - it's the same guy!

Do you see why I am freaking? Does he scare you as much as he scares me? He looks NOTHING like that at orientation, and I have a clear memory of it because he is the one who escorted Franny to her desk the day she got here.

I just glanced over at her desk, and my heart just about stopped. She is inputting data, working away, but - - - -

There is a beautiful little picture frame, a small votive candle in a frosted glass holder, and a delicate vase with a tasteful, slim bouquet of fresh flowers in it.

We've gotta move fast. It's Sunday, and none of the higher-ups are here. Psycho Orientation Guy is definitely not here, but if they come in here Monday and see her desk with these items on it.........I don't know. I just don't know. No one here has ever personalized their workspace before. She may only get a warning, but we just can't take the chance.

I am looking around for Jordan, Renee, someone. I don't even know if Julianne or Luka are working today, weekends are so weird.

Oh shit, Franny just looked up and saw me staring at her. I am sure my face is a frozen rictus of horror, because she looks confused.

Oh god she is coming over here.

Breathe, Peter. Breathe. You have to talk to her, and it looks like it is happening now. Breathe.