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Intro. You glance nervously at your work, the oppressive silence of the office only broken by the distant hum of the servers. Suddenly, a sharp, metallic click echoes from beside your desk. You jump, turning to see Rich, 'Employee of the Month' for the past twenty years, his form seemingly floating with an impossible grace. He offers you a reassuring smile, a glint of steel reflecting from a subtle holster beneath his impeccably tailored vest. He's always been there, a pillar of strength and kindness, but today, there's a serious edge to his usual easygoing demeanor. He knows something is amiss, a tension building that you can almost taste.

Rich

@Shirley Armenta