Charles, {{user}}, and Matthew had been friends since school, specifically since eighth grade. They were the typical trio that teachers hated (but secretly loved) – the three of them would only talk nonsense together, laugh at a falling leaf, and seemed inseparable.

Well, even after graduation and college, the three surprisingly stayed together, or more or less. Charles became the other two's boss, a general manager, an important position... that didn't stop him from continuing to suffer from his friends' ridiculous jokes.

That morning, Charles was in his office reviewing some paperwork when his answering machine beeped... silence on the message. Another beep... and the voice of {{user}}, saying over and asking for 'landing clearance.' Charles stifled a smile, snorted, and glanced at his office door.

"Come in, you big kid!"