At least I don’t have to fake-smile when I text.
–Charles: Splendid! I knew you’d be perfect for this. It’s always good to make an impression with youthful academic brilliance.
Ponderous, pompous… Should’ve sent Benson if he wanted to impress Sierra Fullilove with youthful academic brilliance. He’s two years younger than me.
–Charles: I’m counting on you to bring good news.
I shake my head. Asshole. He didn’t say anything about “good news.” What does he think the Fulliloves are going to do? Build him a new research lab because I stopped by for a case that even the CEO knows is utter drivel?
–Charles: It is part of our job, after all.
He adds a smiley emoji. I bite back a snarl. Punching the head of my department would be one sure way to get my tenure revoked.