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Xin Zhihao scans the room instinctively, standing behind his sort of boss. After half of the scan, he stops himself. No need to be on high alert, that’s not his job anymore. Andrew looks back at him. “Budget here?” the younger man asks. “Sixty will start throwing up flags, so leave after fifty five,” Zhihao says, handing over the second chit of their Madidorum gambling budget. “So cheap?” Andrew muses. Zhihao takes a quick swig from a flask that he keeps on his belt. “Evid
J. Joseph
19 hours ago8 min read
So Someone Was There
It’s not constant, but I feel like I’m being watched as I head back to my dorm room from the party. A feeling I haven’t had in a few months. Or, more accurately, hadn’t had in a few months until around the end of summer break. I know it’s not random, it can’t be, which means I’m being watched for a specific reason. I scan my keys and push the door open, sliding into the dorm building. Instinctively, I open the door to the stairwell, but pause before taking the first step. Do
J. Joseph
May 298 min read
Last Minute Preparations for a Party
I wake up, my head thrumming. I wish it were from a hangover. Unfortunately, it’s just our boss. I was working late, managing some catering screw up for this evening’s events. Fortunately, while I might have terrible hours and no future prospects, the pay is pretty good whenever Ms. Pryor is organizing her networking events. I always make sure to write down Networking Events in calendars, because ‘Blackmail Party’ sounds a bit too evil for my liking. As I rouse myself, I look
J. Joseph
May 228 min read
Evaluation Day in the Middle of Finals Week
Administering a Final is exhausting, I can’t help but think as I make my way out. If I had more than three of these a year, I’m not sure how I’d manage. I make my way off campus, to a small restaurant that I lunch at most days I’m not working, just teaching. I have to get my lunch in rather quickly, as I set my evaluations meeting with my advisees for the two hour period between the eleven o’clock and the late afternoon finals. Josh and Zoe, who are my only two advisees that
J. Joseph
May 158 min read
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