The full other table

Helen, Gloria, Floria, and me were sitting at our lunch table. I realized I hadn't gotten to know these people all too much.

James: "So, what do you do outside of work?"

Gloria: "Well, nothing much honestly. I'm just trying to get my mind off of things after work. Video games, social media, that sort of stuff. You?"

James: "Well, before all the company stuff happened, I would have said same, but now I'm very busy. Not just company stuff, mind you, I know a lot more people now too. What about you two?"

Helen: "Well, honestly, also not a whole lot. I try to stay in shape with a bit of yoga and some exercise, but it's only working moderately well. I like to watch football on the weekends, I don't know. Kinda became a tradition for me." The thought of seeing Helen's huge ass in yoga pants briefly crossed my mind before continuing the conversation.

James: "Interesting. I never cared that much for football, honestly. Never been too invested."

Helen: "Makes sense. Our city hasn't won anything in a while, we're not even in the top league anymore. I grew up elsewhere, in Hilmington, and when we win, the city throws a parade every time, it's hard to not get caught in football mania."

James: "And what about you, Floria? Tell me, I'm curious."

Floria: "I... play beach volleyball on the weekends." Floria +10SP (-44SP)

James: "Do you do it indoors now? Since it's December and all?"

Floria: "Huh? Yeah."

Helen: "Do you do it professionally or just as a hobby?"

Floria: "Well, it's technically professional, but in a local league. I'm not famous or anything."

James: "You should invite some friends when you have a big game, I'm sure they'll cheer you on. From what I remember about my brother's basketball games in the local leagues as a kid, small matches always had so few people watching, it was kinda sad."

Floria: "I-I'll think about it." Floria +8SP (-36SP)

James: "Oh, sorry, I didn't mean it to sound like I wanted tickets. I wouldn't say no, I'm just sure Helen and Gloria or other friends of yours will get some before me."

Floria: "Heh, yeah."

We stayed for a bit, talking, although Gloria and I mostly talked about video games, while Floria and Helen were in their own conversation. It wasn't ideal, but I do like Gloria a lot, perhaps more than the other two. Suddenly, Helen interrupts our "gamer" talk.

Helen: "What did you even drink yesterday?"

Gloria: "Just the usual, it's weird. Maybe the guy at the counter mixed it wrong."

Floria: "And you went there right after work with James, yeah."

James: "Yeah, we went straight away. I had hoped the bar would have food, but they only had some snacks."

Gloria: "Oh god, thanks for reminding me. I drank on an empty stomach, it all makes sense now. Normally I would have gone home first and ate something, but since you were there, I just kinda skipped it and went to the bar with you..." Gloria +10SP (-7SP), Floria +12SP (-24SP), Helen +2SP (+37SP)

Floria: "Sorry James, we were just... worried, you know?"

James: "It's okay, don't worry. No offense taken."

Floria: "I'm glad, thanks."

After some brief conversations in an admittedly way lighter atmosphere, we went our ways to do our own work. I still needed to write my article, of course, it would still take a while. After a couple hours, I receive a message from Beth.

'Everything okay at the office?'

'Hm? Yeah of course.'

'Is Donna treating you alright?'

'Yeah, why?'

'Some people heard weird sounds out of my office today, you and Donna.' Uhhh how do I answer that? 'James, if Donna wants anything out of you, stick up for yourself, okay? I can fire her if she misbehaves.'

'Oh, no boss, don't worry, it was consensual.'

'IN MY OFFICE? ON COMPANY TIME?' Shit, walked right into that one, huh?

'Oh, uh, sorry boss. I was a bit surprised when Donna offered it, you know?'

'Yeah yeah whatever, just don't let it happen again. I won't fire you, but it's still unprofessional and improper. And think about Amber, what would she think about this...'

'Oh uh, Amber knows.'

'Well, whatever James. Either way, I want you to know that you never need to be that much of a suck up. If I asked you to, would you?'

'Honestly...'

'Well, at least you're honest, but no. This is a lawsuit waiting to happen, and I run a company, not a private sex club. What I care about most is you raking in cash for the company, that's the cold hard truth.'

'Fair enough. Speaking of which, the article is half done and the reporter came back to ask more questions.'

'Good progress. What about that reporter? Does she bother you? I could get you into contact with legal and get a restraining order.'

'I don't think it's that drastic yet, but thanks. I'll keep it in mind. Can I ask... Have you thought about my options? I mean, you clearly took some time off, but still. I wonder how it's going.'

'Right now, I've done nothing. I needed some time off anyway. If you ever get a full job, you should take some time off too, would do you wonders. Anyway, it all depends on your performance, in all honesty. The more subscribers we keep, the better I can be a CEO and HR hybrid and Donna keep her job.' Beth +8SP (-32SP)

'Are you just hoping I care enough about Donna to do well?'

'I mean, you fucked her, you clearly have some interest. And honestly, if its your motivation to stay in Donna's pants that motivates you, then I'll gladly lay out some bait for you.' Beth +7SP (-25SP)

'Isn't this a bit... unethical? I don't know. Don't pressure Donna into anything, please.'

'You don't make it business by trying to be ethical, sadly. You'll need to buy up some competitors or mislead your readers at some point. Or in my case: Use your cheap rent and low paid journalists to create articles for way less, then sell them to two very different audiences.' Beth +6SP (-19SP)

'I see. Genuine question though, why do you let me or Donna keep my job? You said this kinda stuff is a lawsuit waiting to happen, right?' No response. 'Please answer me, boss.'

'You've been pretty honest with me thus far, so I'll be honest with you. Donna is simply an excellent writer, and you are showing some potential. At the moment it's just one viral article but that little journalist that followed you caused a small hype for your next article already. And you've also got a prize under your belt, I doubt you'll be bad even if this fizzles out one day. So yeah, it's just the cash. And well, if it's consensual, I trust that you don't tell anyone about it.' Beth +10SP (-9SP)

'No worries, boss. We'll keep it quiet.'

'Thanks and get going with your article.'

Phew, dodged a bullet there. When Beth talked about Donna and me, I had admittedly tried for the first time to get SP on her. Just like with mom, it could prove to be useful. I can't obviously establish dominance over text well, but demanding answers to embarrassing questions worked just fine, especially since I had been rather open about her questions, too.

This was kind of nice about the app, wasn't it? Normally, this would have been a neutral conversation, I'd submit to her asking questions, she does the same. But with the app, every step she takes when following what I ask of her can't be turned back. In a way, it doesn't even matter if I obey the wishes of the women, if they still feel comfortable expressing them at all. Once you're as far gone as Amber or mom, you can't really express your own desires without it being for my benefit - or if I ask you to state them. It was both very disturbing and very cool.

I wrote Donna: 'Hey, seems like someone told Beth what we did in her office, we shouldn't do that anymore.' If I have her at +100SP, I might as well tell her to, to ensure she actually follows through with it.

'Alright :('

'Did you talk to Christine btw? What about tonight's plans?'

'She'll come, don't worry. It's wonderful to have as many of my friends with me as possible.'

'Sorry about Amber.'

'It's okay, you couldn't have known. It's cute how she calls you master, btw. Did you ask her to?'

'No, she started it, I found it fun and now she doesn't stop calling me master when we're alone.'

'Mmmmh, I'm a bit jealous of Amber, I must admit. I'd love to have sex with you everyday.'

'Sadly that'll be a bit difficult in the future, right?'

'Yeah, only after work, sometimes.'

'Donna, you know what, if you want, you can live at my place next year. Not my place in the city center, one on the outskirts. Amber will be there too, if you like, we could live together.'

'I'll think about it, sounds tempting.'

'Would you be fine with lesbian stuff to get off sometimes?'

'I'm not a lesbian, but honestly, if you're busy, I'll gladly settle for Amber or other women. They usually know which spots to hit.' A brief pause. 'Oh, will it be just Amber and me or more?'

'Well, how judgy are you? Like sexually? We never really talked about fetishes.'

'Fetishes aren't my thing but I don't judge.' I don't think much harm can be done in telling her.

'Well, currently it's just Amber and my mom getting a chance a my dick every morning and night. Maybe more will follow soon, I'm unsure.'

'Damn, even your mother. I learned a lot of things about you today ;)'

'Well, you never seemed that much into it, so I never suggested anything to you. If you want us to have some kinky fun I can probably arrange that, but no need to.'

'I'll tell you when I feel ready, okay?'

'Sure, love you.'