Similar Yet Different Recollections

"Ellison McAndre," Marnthe finally said.

"What?"

"His name is Ellison McAndre. He lived in the mainland at the time. He was a school mate and friend of Quin's."

Geale couldn't believe it. Marnthe was really going to tell him the story? He sat down a nearby chair, bracing himself for what he was about to learn.

Marnthe took another bite of the hallacas. He seemed calm and nonchalant. "He wanted to live independently from his parents so he took on jobs here and there. Quin offered him a temporary job here.

He started as a helper for an event. Pierre and Lapiz thought he was a good worker. They called him in for more temporary jobs after that."

"Then he worked as a delivery boy," Geale said.

"No, not immediately. Pierre and Lapiz had been receiving suggestions about offering food deliveries. They eventually decided to try it out and announced the job opening. Ellison applied for the position."

"And they hired him."