Isn't it funny how you could feel like you're untouchable and then so quickly be reminded of your humility that you'd want nothing more than to curl in on yourself and disappear?

You'd been warned of Carter briefly when your supervisor gave you a too brisk walkthrough of the company. Stern, cold, and so intimidating that she could make higher-ups feel like they'd be better off groveling at her heels.

And you, in your new employee daze, bumped into her, spilling your lukewarm coffee down her blouse. If there ever were a time for the earth to open up and swallow you, you'd really thought now would be perfect.

"Well?" Carter all but snapped as you stared at her in shock, "This is the part where you apologize. Unless that simple task is far too complex for your small brain to comprehend."