genessia | Chapter 2 | Closed to Weiss

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Chapter 2 | Closed to Weiss | Audio + Action

[It's been a couple days since he's arrived, and though he's not all right - it'll be a long time before he will be able to truthfully claim that - he's well enough to realize that, without a job, he's nothing but a burden on Eren and Mikasa. And he refuses to be a burden.

Looking up jobs in the paper, he has to admit to himself how life as a soldier did little to prepare him for this - but sees a number of promising ones at the Schnee Company, and after doing a little more research, decides that he likes what they are trying to do.

He finds the number to contact, and after taking a long moment to composes himself, makes the call, trying to sound as confident and professional as possible. After his experience in the theatre last month, he's surprisingly good at it.]

Excuse me, Ms. Schnee? My name is Armin Arlert. I arrived here a few days ago. and I'm interested in applying for a few of the positions listed available for your company.

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[Armin looks frankly taken aback by the question. She... wanted to borrow it? Was that because she wanted to take longer on deciding whether his work was good enough for the position, or because she genuinely wanted to read it all? The latter, in all likelihood. He's not quite sure how he feels about that - but he supposes it doesn't particularly matter too much, because there's no real reason to say no.

If he's going to remain stuck here, it's not like it's probably of much use to him anyway. Still...] All r-right - as long as you're very careful with it.

Of course! I'm just the type of person who likes to learn about anything I can.

[ She pauses for a moment, looking at something before closing the notebook carefully and tucks it under her arm for now, safe and sound. She looks back to Armin and holds her hand out to shake his. ]

I think you're qualified for the job so I'm going to hire you on a trial basis. The lack of knowledge regarding technology may be a problem, so I'm going to give you two to three weeks to get at least basic skills down. If you can manage that, you can consider the position yours.

[He nods - that is something they share, though survival and other larger concerns have taken precedence over Armin's dreams and his desire to learn for many years now. Still, it's nice to hear in someone else as well, especially when that someone is going to be his boss.

Which happens to be the next thing he finds out as he listens. A small, happy smile slowly spreads across his face at the words. For the moment, he looks sharper, more confident than she's seen him yet.] Yes, Ms. Schnee. Th-thank you. I'll do my best.

When would you like me to start?

Tomorrow. Today, you need to go shopping for new clothes.

[ She's not going to let up on that. Look professional or get fired. That's non-negotiable. ]

All right. I'll do that. Tomorrow, then.

[He gets up to leave, ready to leave, but pauses in the doorway.]

Eight o'clock?

Nine to five would be standard hours for the position, but you're welcome to come in earlier if you'd like. I might be here earlier on some days, but if I'm not here by 9 you can typically assume something happened if I didn't call to tell you otherwise or make not of it ahead of time.

If you need time off, please try to notify me at least a week in advance unless you're really ill. If you come into work and make a sickness-related mess because you have a really strong work ethic, I'll dock your pay.

[ It sounded dramatic, but she wasn't kidding. She didn't want to get sick and she didn't want anyone else to get sick. ]

[Armin nods again - everything she's said makes sense, and he's fine with it. It might seem dramatic to some people, but Weiss has nothing on the military as far as that goes. For Armin, the rules here are going to seem positively lax - though of course he won't let himself do any less than his absolute best.]

I'll see you tomorrow at 9 then, Ms. Schnee. Thank you again for the opportunity.

[ Weiss only gets incredibly strict when things are being done wrong. If they aren't going the way she wants them to, that's when Armin will start seeing how much of a pain she can be. As long as that doesn't happen though, a happy Weiss is a semi-relaxed Weiss. ]

You're welcome. I'll see you tomorrow.

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Chapter 2 | Closed to Weiss | Audio + Action

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