The Neverywhere Inn

"i would relish the chance to interact with our customers... personally."

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VESI hesitates for a fraction of a second.

VESI
Greeter, then. Once we get you some pants.
Anyone else? There's room for one more.

The remaining trainees exchange nervous looks. No-one seems particularly enthused about working with NAME.

VESI
Nobody? I'll assign you positions at random if nobody expresses a preference.

GRETEL
Um... we'll go.

She raises a hesitant hand. DAKN mimics the motion with a wing.

DAKN
We wanna work on our social skills, anyway.

VESI bobs an approving nod.

VESI
Wonderful.

GRETEL turns to NAME, trying to mask her nerves with a pleasant expression. DRAK and MAU volunteer for the lounge. The familiar sound of tearing skin accompanies NAME's best attempt at returning GRETEL's half-smile.

GRETEL
W-we look forward to working with you.
Thanks for your help with the vending machine earlier...