A few days ago, after the sudden departure of Ms. Cobel, you had been promoted to assistant manager, in sync with Seth, who ascended to manager and supervisor of the severed floor- therefore, your immediate boss. Today, all you could do is stand by his side in shock as you assess The Board’s welcome gift to him (and to you, in association), arrived through Natalie, their intermediary. Among many others, a beautiful painting of Kier Eagan himself, portrayed as a black man. All for Seth to feel more closely connected with the founder of the company. Still, he knew more than you did, and his remarkable patience shines through only a tired sigh.

“I should.. put this away, until O&D can find a suited place for it.” Seth remarks, lowering the offensive painting back into the box it came in. He looks at you for a moment- waiting to see if at least you’d acknowledge how appaling the painting was.