Timeless Wells (Flash) Soldier- Chapter 2
~Present~
“Ms. Yale, your resume is remarkable.”
Applying for this job felt like what you needed. You had your own reasons.
The woman before you conducting the interview folds her hands when she places the folder down.
“I hope you realize that we don’t hire by a shiny resume and some war badges.” Her gaze is judging, but you give very little reaction.
“I didn’t realize I stepped into an interrogation. Maybe I should have worn better pants.” You state. She gives a humorless laugh.
“I was told you had quite the sense of humor. However, this isn’t some uprising politician running for mayor or a civil rights activist. Dr. Harrison Wells is the most successful scientist this world has ever seen. He is ranked third in the country. His inventions have helped millions of people across the continent and his reputation is impeccable. He is a prodigy of his time. Do you understand?”
“He’s rich and he builds high level technology. Noted.” Her jaw is clenched, and you fight back a smile. She’d been trying so hard to intimidate you, but it was backfiring. You probably shouldn’t be annoying the woman trying to hire you. But her attempts were a bit tactless. She was trying to challenge you.
Unknowest to her, you were always down for a good challenge.
“I’m not going to sit here and try to convince you why you should give me this job. From your posture I’m guessing that the last dozen people you’ve interviewed have done just that. I know how this system works. I’ve been in that seat. “ Her expression changes to one of surprise.
“It’s clear from your expression that you haven’t been very thorough in your research of me. I’m a business woman myself and I run a very successful security agency. It’s very rare that I take on cases myself. I’m very particular about the people that I represent personally. Truthfully this was a request from a friend, one I agreed to for their peace of mind.”
Reaching into your bag, you dropped a thicker file onto her desk.
“Please look over my entire file and let me know if you really think Dr. Well’s life would be better in anyone else’s hands but my own. If not, I might just go back to the white house and continue the boring grit work they provide. The hours are really tedious, but the checks speak for themselves.” You stand, moving to the door as She flips the folder open. The letter of recommendation stamped with the official seal makes her stammer.
“W-Wait!!!”
You pause.
“H-How soon can you start?”
Buttoning your jacket suit, you turn around.
“As soon as possible.”
She clears her throat, standing as she approaches you with her hand outstretched.
“Welcome to the team Ms. Yale. I look forward to working with you.”
You shake her hand with a smile.
“Likewise Allison Weeks.”
She’s a bit taken aback that you know her name.
“I’m very thorough.” You explain.
At this point, she realized that it wasn’t the best to challenge you.