Greater Sexual Openness

"Actually, I think we could do better," Quinn shot back. "A lot better." This was met by puzzled stares, so he continued. "I think we need to be more open with each other. More personal. These... walls we've built up only hinder our ability to communicate."

"What are you talking about, Quinn?" Prisha asked, sounding a tad angry. "We are plenty acquainted! I've done everything in my power to make this a friendly, open work environment!"

Shit, he needed to be more specific. Once again, this could lose him his job! "We talk about our lives, sure, but I'm talking about more personal stuff. I'm talking about sharing our sexual side! People are so guarded about sex, and these walls extend into the office. If we break down that wall, I'm sure it will trigger a domino effect that will make us all communicate better!"

-70 BS. 1 BS remaining.

Wow, he had not been expecting that to take so much BS! If he hadn't regenerated a bit since this morning, he would be a dead man! However, he could see the mood shifting, the confused glares turning into accepting smiles.

"I suppose you are right. We never talk about sex!" Jessie agreed, turning to Tianna. "Like, I know you have a boyfriend, but I have no idea how he fucks you!"

"Maybe you are on to something..." Prisha mused out loud. Quinn could practically see the battle behind her eyes, her subconscious fighting the effects of the app. "The idea may make me a bit... uncomfortable, but I think that just proves your point. I do have walls up! Here, how about this. I'll reserve the conference room for this afternoon. We can just sit down and get this all out in the open! It'll be like a teambuilding exercise!"

"I think that's a great idea!" Quinn concurred, not that he had the BS to suggest anything different. Someone in the team must be really resistant to talking about sex. He had an idea of who it might be. With that matter settled, the conversation shifted to simple small talk. Quinn did not dare to push the envelope any further, not with only a single BS point to his name. Eventually, their lunch break came to a close and it was time for more work.

As they were getting ready to head back, Prisha excused herself. "I just need to run to the restroom, go ahead without me!" Not thinking much of it, the three coworkers headed back to their desks and resumed their projects.

Except for Quinn, who instead checked the app, which had a new notification.

Congratulations! One of your implanted beliefs has spread through more than 10% of a social group. You may now monitor its progress, as well as that of any ulterior ones, directly from the group’s dedicated page. As you increase your influence over it, more features and information may become available. Certain Store items may also only be used on groups.

Further beliefs you implement will only appear on the social group’s profile when they have also spread through at least 10% of its members. Before then, they will appear on the profiles of the specific people that have been affected by it. After the 10% mark has been cleared, the belief will only display on the group’s profile and the profile of the person initially convinced, to avoid everyone’s page becoming annoyingly long. Clicking on a partially spread belief from a group profile will display a list of all affected people.

QA Team

Population: 3

Traits: All-female, coworkers

Beliefs:

• Cum boosts the effectiveness of caffeine
• Source: Prisha Bedi

• Spread: 100%

• Sexual Openness in the Workplace boosts productivity
• Source: User
• Spread: 100%

Well, it seemed like he was making good progress already. Still, with so few points he would have to be rather frugal until-

+5 BS. 6 BS remaining.

Huh, where did that come from? He sat there confused for a moment before he heard footsteps approaching. It was Prisha, her brown cheeks betraying an ever-so-slight red blush as she sat down. Had she just... got off in the bathroom? Prisha had always come off as very conservative, but maybe underneath all that shame there was something hidden, something just waiting to be released!

Quinn found himself eagerly awaiting their upcoming meeting. Who knows what would come out!