ALTER EGO AU

[enigmaster]

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[agoodname]

Yes, well, at the end of the day, that's what's important, isn't it? That you're still here?

[enigmaster]

I suppose that is one way of looking at it... mhm. [he's kind of surprised he's apparently not fucking this up]

[agoodname]

Oh? [he arches an eyebrow] How would you look at it, then?

[enigmaster]

Ah, I... um... No particular way. I suppose I'm simply more pessimistic... in general. [someone save him]

[agoodname]

[and he pauses at that, to study him] ...fair enough, I suppose. [he hums a bit, looking at him, assessing] ...You are a very interesting man, Mr. Nygma. [and he's taking one more sip before finishing off his drink] I'll be interested to see your results.

[enigmaster]

Ah... Good? [sdkfhdf what wait heck--] I mean, I'm... glad to hear that. I'll make sure my results won't let you down, of course.

[agoodname]

[oh good. he still can be flustered. How cute~]

I'm certain you will. [he sits back in his chair a bit] Mr. Penn will ensure that you get a copy of your employment contract on your desk on Monday. When do you usually like to begin work?

[enigmaster]

[is this a trap this feels like a trap] Um. Whenever, I suppose....?

[agoodname]

[he arches an eyebrow at that] In that case, I'll let you secure a time with Mr. Penn on Monday for him to take you around the office.a

[enigmaster]

Ah... hm. Of course.

[agoodname]

[there's silence, for a moment--before the corner of Oswald's mouth quirks, and he shifts his gaze behind Edward towards the door] Have a lovely rest of your weekend, Mr. Nygma.

[enigmaster]

Um. Yes. Thank you. And... you as well. [Cool, okay, well. Time to. Get up, then, and... get going. Out of here.]

[agoodname]

[he'll watch him go, with interest. It will be quite interesting to see what happens with this one--he's certainly knowledgeable and competent enough. But that mouth on him...well, at least it's amusing, certainly. A break in the monotony that his day-to-day has started to become. Edward Nygma, hm? Oswald is going to keep an eye on this one.]

[enigmaster]

[Edward returns, of course. Making a point to be on time and dressing... well, like his own nerdy self, but maybe paying a bit of extra attention. He's still trying to make sure they don't change their minds and fire him. ...What? It might happen. It's just... an odd experience, now, of trying to fit himself into the job. Not where he thought he'd be right about now. But... so things go, apparently. Just keep your head down and do the work, Nygma.]

[agoodname]

[Penn will be there to greet him, of course, and show him to his office because he definitely gets his own office. Small, but it is his own personal space. He'll also point out where the break room is, inform him of Casual Fridays, and Donut Thursdays (instated by HR and approved by Mr. Cobblepot, of course.)

He's also told about where he can find all of the items he's requested--some of them are still in shipping, but some of them have already arrived and are in storage at the warehouse. Additionally, he now has a company email to use for any business emails he might need to send.

He's then told that if he has any questions, feel free to ask, and given Penn's email and cell number.]

[enigmaster]

[It's kind of... surreal, really. Well, maybe in part that's because he's been doing the freelance thing for a while. But, well, even then. Having his own office is new. Kind of nice, honestly. He tries to settle in a bit. Examine the items that have arrived, of course, make sure they're in order. And also, put a rubik's cube on his desk. ... It's important, okay?]

[agoodname]

[uh huh. Sure it is.

He'll actually have a couple coworkers stop by to introduce themselves. Meet the new guy, right? Everyone seems relatively friendly, at least.]

[enigmaster]

[He's... maybe not the most sociable. So many new people are a bit overwhelming. He's polite, of course, just... a little withdrawn. It's a lot. He'd much rather just focus on work...]

[agoodname]

[fortunately, it's only at the beginning. The tide of people will soon slow to nothing as people get back to their actual work and Edward is left to his own devices.]

[enigmaster]

[great excellent okay

time to just

focus on the work

that's MUCH simpler than dealing with other people]

[agoodname]

[oh very much so. He'll be left in relative peace until sometime near the end of the day, when everyone else starts to head home, and he's asked if he wants to join some of his coworkers for a drink]

[enigmaster]

[Oh. Gosh. You know, he'd just. love to. Except, you know, he's still setting everything up, so he really should stay a bit longer, just to get everything working right, before he leaves. Bummeeeeeeer.......]

[agoodname]

[oh well alright then, they'll take that as their no and head out, until Edward's the last one in the office]

[enigmaster]

[He's... immediately relieved. One good thing about the freelance deal was, well. Not having to deal with any other people. Being all on his own here... It's nice. Peaceful. He will take time to finish up, honestly, even if it mostly was an excuse to get out of that. Just... new place, new tech, gotta get everything in order. ... He probably loses track of time.]

[agoodname]

[he certainly does.

Which is why, at some point, there'll be a knock on the door frame]

Good evening, Mr. Nygma.