“Oh, a raise?
Well, I’m not one to complain about an increase in my paycheck~…
But you would really do so for just a day’s work? Or is this your way of trying to convince me for more?”
“ of course i wouldn't mind.
now with me, eblana — do expect a raise to come with this work. ”
motioning for her to follow as he makes for his office.
“ you're a . . . unique personality, so i imagine you can tell why i'd like you busy. ”
“ nno— ”
and of course, she's likely well aware he hates to offend.
“ i just think a lot of this field work is often easy for you, and that . . .
keeping you busy is always great. ”
“H’oh?
Don’t tell me I’ve been underperforming out on the field…
Erudite, are you unhappy with my fieldwork as of late?”
She’s joking, and yet the tone of her voice can almost convince one that she’s being genuine.
“ well, eblan— necrass . . . operator necrass . . . i have something to ask you . . . ”
taking out a clipboard, plus some reading glasses.
“ it's about becoming my assistant with paperwork,
i figure it'd suit someone who needs to be busy. ”