A practical examination.

Aurora faced the three dripping saleswomen and said, "A formal warning would go on your record and could lead to a withdrawal of certain break time privileges. I have an alternative, which you may like to consider."

Kacey gave her a worried frown. "What do you mean?"

Annabel bit her lip. "I don't know about you girls, but I can't take a warning. What do you want us to do?"

"Yeah, what is it, Rory?" asked Kimberly.

The petite safety specialist said, "Simple. I just want a practical examination, a little test-drive, so to speak. Meet me in the small conference room during the afternoon break, and I'll make sure that your safety skills are still up to standard."

"Okay," said Annabel. The young black saleswoman relaxed visibly.

"Oh. Okay!" said Kimberly. The tall blonde returned to her usual cheery expression.

"Umm...all right," said Kacey. She still looked worried.

"Well, keep your noses clean, girls, and I'll see you this afternoon!" said Rory. "Got to go check the break room now." She nodded to herself, dried her hands, and walked energetically out of the bathroom.

"What's she going to do to us?" asked Kacey.

"Probably just run us through some playtime stuff," said Kimberly. "We just have to change the gloves and stuff, like usual."

"I hear she likes some funny stuff," said Annabel. "But she doesn't pick on people, so don't worry. I think she's going easy on us."

The women toweled off, blow-dried their hair, and headed back to work.

"Lunch at the desk today for me," said Annabel. "See you this afternoon, girls."