Promotion

Blade gasped. She sat up, coughing violently. Her body shook.

Scott knelt next to her. "Are you alright?"

Blade nodded weakly.

"That wasn't the answer we were looking for." Scott laughed. "Mark, could you please hit her with another thunderclap?"

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Jay sat in his office, looking out the window. The sun was setting.

"You know, we really should get some lights around here," Jay said aloud.

"Yes, sir," came the response from the other side of the room.

A man stood behind Jay, smiling. "Sir, I've completed all your requests."

"Good, good! How long will it take me to approve these things?"

"It shouldn't take long at all, sir. Everything is already done."

"Wonderful!"

The man bowed. "Thank you, sir."

"Now, where were we?"

"Your orders, sir?"