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"During my time at MetaHuman I've proven several times over my capacity to work alongside sorcerers and magicians. Am I a specialist in that area? No. Am I versatile, and capable of adapting to any professional context that might confront me? I believe so. I have more experience in this specific role than any other candidate you'll see. I'll let that stand as a measure of my use to this company."

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You chat with her for a few minutes more—though of course she's already well versed in the practical aspects of the job. Then you thank her for her time, and walk her back to the waiting room.

You assure Claudette that MetaHuman's Human Resources department will be in touch with her shortly to let her know your decision. As she departs, you turn your attention to the others in the waiting room. Professor Nemesis has arrived, and is enthusiastically discussing sorcerous methodology with Jon-Tarr. The two are markedly different in appearance; while Nemesis is a short man, only a little taller than Claudette, Jon-Tarr is a veritable giant. He is thin, however, and his skin is an unnatural tone of gray.

Both men glance over at you as Claudette leaves. You decide it would be rude to see Nemesis first, given his late arrival. "Jon-Tarr, could you come through? Professor Nemesis, I'll be with you shortly."

"Take your time," says Nemesis, leaning back in his chair, his hands behind his head.

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