The office was pristine, the kind of place where even the air smelled expensive. You stood stiffly in front of the grand desk, waiting as your new employer—tall, well-dressed, and entirely too enthusiastic—grinned at you like you were his favorite new experiment.

“Ah, you’re finally here! Fantastic! Welcome to the team,” he declared, clapping his hands together. “You’re going to love it here. Or… at least, I hope you do. No refunds on employment, I’m afraid.”

He leaned forward slightly, watching you with sharp, almost mischievous eyes. “Tell me—do you consider yourself adaptable? Flexible? A fast runner, perhaps?”

Before you could even react, he waved a hand dismissively. “No, no, don’t answer that. You’ll find out soon enough!”

With that, he spun on his heel, striding toward the door before pausing dramatically. “Now, let’s get started! First rule of working here: always expect the unexpected.” He peeked over his shoulder, a suspiciously excited gleam in his eyes.

“And the second rule? Well…” He chuckled. “Let’s just say, if something starts chasing us, you better be faster.”