008. The Serpent is All Business Today

[aesopserpent]

[Private to Alex]
[Following this conversation]

Alex-
Two new interns will be starting on Monday.  Deal with them.  The guy is going to the copywriters and the girl to accounts.  Unless you have some use for her - then just claim her for yourself.  As long as they're productive.  And find fifteen minutes in my schedule so I can talk to them.

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Isabelle

[kingofstories]

Your email broken, or something?

Guy to copywriters, girl to accounts, I can do what I want with her, check. Fifteen minutes; I'm assuming you want those to be caffeinated minutes, or they'll run screaming? Because I could squeeze em in before your meetings kick off, or they'll be just before lunch. Which is all good if you plan to eat their heads.

Alex

[aesopserpent]

I thought I'd try something new. Besides, I was curious to see if you were in the habit of checking your compendium during working hours.

I don't really think intern would make for a particularly tasty lunch, at least certainly not raw. Before the rest of my meetings will work.

Isabelle

[kingofstories]

Have to predict my boss being crazy.

No public barbeques. Check. If they can withstand you before coffee, least you know they'll be around some?

Alex

[aesopserpent]

Well...good work, I suppose. Actually, I just killed my blackberry. Again. Run down to tech support and pick up a new one for me. Just tell them it's for me, they're used to it. And for future reference, I prefer unpredictable to crazy.

If the interns manage not to annoy me before the caffeine has kicked in, I might actually pay them a living wage.

And the correct response to 'here, have a minion of your very own' is thank you.

Isabelle.

[thelionraines]

Sooner than you'd think. Why, do you miss me?

How's the new minion working out, by the way?

Re: Isabelle.

[aesopserpent]

Something along those lines. It has been a while since we've had drinks. And I'm considering the merits of an investment property.

The minion is...interesting. I went with a tale - Alex Chase. And I spend half my time resisting the urge to strangle him and half my time thinking he's the most competent assistant I've had in years. Although I could do without the quips and sexual innuendo. He doesn't seem to be afraid of me. It's very strange.

Isabelle.

[thelionraines]

You do miss me.

Alex Chase? [...] Never met him in person, but I've corresponded with him with a bit through this thing. Seems like a smart kid, his mistaken approach with women aside. Wouldn't be surprised if he has a Maddona/Whore complex about them.

Think you'll have fun with that one. Keep me updated.

I'll have to get a new one, soon.

Adam

[aesopserpent]

Don't flatter yourself. You know me, there's always an ulterior motive.

I'm getting the impression that a lot of his attitude is just for show, but he's resourceful so I haven't fired him yet. As long as he keeps me in coffee and Blackberries, I'm satisfied. He seems to think the office is hell though. I suppose that makes me Satan. [...] That works.

Oh, I'm sure there will be plenty of stories.

Finally decided you've had enough of your current one? It's inevitable in the life of an assistant, I think.