She is greeted with a blast of hot air

A heat wave blasted across Lauren's face and body as soon as the elevator opened.

Lauren whimpered slightly and stepped out, hoping she would get used to it.

Everywhere she looked, she saw other office workers fanning themselves as they walked about.

A handful of box and oscillating fans were set up, bravely doing what they could to cool things off, but with no open windows to bring in fresh, cool air, all they could do was push the hot air around.

Lauren nervously looked about as the sweat pooled on het face and her hair grew clammy and damp.

"Excuse me?" The new office worker asked as a group of busy-looking people walked past her.

Lauren tugged on her blouse as the heat encoded her.

"Hello?" She squeaked as she tried to flag down another worker carrying a stack of printer paper, who also ignored her.

Lauren pouted. All those months of isolation had made everyone a jerk.

"HEY!" Lauren shouted as she stomped her foot, causing the heel on her shoe to crack slightly.

The entire office went suddenly silent, even the phones stopped ringing as all eyes in the room focused on Lauren.

"Uh... um..." The suddenly nervous woman squeaked. "Can someone help me? It... it's my first day..."

Lauren's ample stomach was already churning. Things were already getting off to an awkward start, and she briefly thought of just running away and starting the search for another new job.

"And you are...?" Came an obviously irritated woman's voice.