as you drive of the Chaz mech into the merge hotel you see two people talking “The world is ending, Florentine. I’m not gonna spend my last breath scrubbing goo out of curtains.”

Florentine: we demerged to get more done around the hotel—

“I’m sorry, Flo, I’ve got to go.” leaves the hotel

Florentine: wait! But Tonil please—

“Send raven my love.” leaves

Florentine: l’ll scrub the curtains!

“Laters”

Florentine: well, carp.., you walk the Chaz mech to Florentine Florentine: all booked up. I’m afraid. Overbooked, actually. Oh you’re looking for work? Hmm… catch! he throws a mug but you didn’t catch it. It breaks on the ground.

Florentine: Ah. Don’t feel bad. Nobody ever catches the mug. Ok. For real. I’m Florentine. Hi! Let’s do a couple interviews questions. Do you have much experience in the hospitality industry?

Hernandez: Hey! Hi! Thanks for asking. An owner/operator myself! I used to run a wellness center and spa. Daily affirmation readings, leading workout classes...

Florentine: great! Next question. A big part of what we do here facilitating merges. You know. Setting the mood, talking folks through the process. Even operating the equipment please tell me you have merge experience!

bush: I’ve actually facilitated hundreds of merges. I was part of a team developing some of the initial merge technology.

Florentine: OK, wow. Alright final step. I just need to confirm you know how to answer a phone. the phone rings. You pick up the phone “Uh hey this is raven calling is Floni there?* florentine takes the phone away from you. And tells raven they un-merge they hang up the phone

Florentine: sorry about that. Just trying to have it all! Alright, I like you! You’re hired I got to run to the boiler room. You watch the desk. I’ve been trying to spruce up the lobby with some decorations id you could take over. Try and pick something that says…. The world isn’t ending! Oh, and if that phone rings— you know what to do. they take the elevator down

you walk the Chaz mech the deck to wait for someone to come