3. She screams.

“How dare you!” She’s raised her voice louder, trying to be heard outside your office. “Is that why you wanted me on this project?”

“Lower your voice Meri.”

“Absolutely not, I want people to know what you’re doing in here!”

Get out of trouble (+cool)

12. No one can hear outside your office, you shut her up.

Faster than one might expect, you jump from your chair and clap a hand around her mouth. You’re silent for a moment but no one comes by. You silently thank you thick walls.

“Firstly, no. i wanted you for your statistics training. Secondly, I think you’re in on this now whether you like it or not now that you know.”

Meri shakes her head. You, using your leverage on her mouth, turn that into a nod.

“Take off your blouse.”