Coffee At Dawn [Rita/Violet]

FORTUNE FAVORS THE BOLD

MASTER OF RESOURCES, MISTRESS OF FATE

Hmmmmmm. Perhaps it was a bit over her head, huh? There is no sense in putting someone in a role that'll burn them out.

"Well, from the sounds of it, a general administrative role might be best for you, yeah? Then, if you can handle that, we’ll see where it goes from there."

Speaking in a kind but blunt tone, Rita wasn't the type to mince words when it came to business, and she could see it was beginning to stress her out thinking on a larger scale. Eyes peering back to Violet's phone, she gave a small nod and continued.

"If you think you're up for it, we can send the paperwork to your email, get your documents, and put you on our payroll quickly enough."

With a reassuring smile, she patted Violet’s shoulder gently.

"And hopefully, we can work on your nerves if you decide to join Gracen Arms. Don’t sweat it too much; I don't mind hiring within, especially if Vanyel's vouched for you."

Rita’s words were matter-of-fact but held a warmth, showing her willingness to support Violet while still being clear about the expectations.

“That’s perfect! I would really appreciate it!” Violet gave an energetic nod, her smile bright. She hoped this means she really did get the job, but it wasn’t common that you found out immediately. Of course, this was the big boss, so maybe things worked differently with Ms. Rita. Since the talk about email came up, Violet pulled out a card that already had her information hand written on it, including her full name, cell, address, and email. “Here is everything you would need.”

“Uh…” Violet blushed again, instinctively plopping her hands over her face, mentally calling herself an idiot. “I’m sorry… Was it really that obvious? I-I’m not… very good at these things, yet. Vanyel is helping me… you know, with the confidence.”

FORTUNE FAVORS THE BOLD

MASTER OF RESOURCES, MISTRESS OF FATE

Rita was already busy sending off the information to her HR team to worry about all the mundane details about her. With a few clicks of her phone, she had that off her plate. So, her teal eyes narrowed back on Violet as she noticed her blushing once more. Amused, Rita pulled a small mirror from her purse, usually reserved for touch-ups, and pointed it at Violet.

"Girl, your face is redder than tomato right now."

Chuckling, she put it away and tapped her chin as she thought about Vanyel helping her.

"Hmmmmm, you are in good hands. He cares about you a lot, y'know."

Taking a sip of her coffee, Rita let out a relaxed sigh, her gaze softening as she leaned back in her chair. But her next question carried a bit more weight, her tone shifting to something more serious.

"Do you think you can support him in return?"

Her eyes locked onto Violet’s, curious to see how she would respond to such a direct and personal question.

Having her blush called out only made Violet's cheeks burn even more. Flustered, she grabbed a few locks of her hair, attempting to hide behind them like a curtain, though it did little to conceal her embarrassment. As she calmed down, her gaze shifted back to Rita, surprise and curiosity in her eyes when Vanyel's care for her was mentioned. She had no response, but a storm of questions and worries swirled in her mind—until Rita's next question brought her back. This one didn’t feel personal or difficult to answer; to Violet, the answer seemed obvious.

“Of course,” she said, happily. "I want to support him in everything he does."

FORTUNE FAVORS THE BOLD

MASTER OF RESOURCES, MISTRESS OF FATE

Rita's eyes were sharp, so she could sniff out lies quickly enough as far as she was concerned. And given the response Violet gave she could trust those words were sincere. So, with a pat on her shoulder, she'd nod.

"Then don’t waste time. Act on it sooner rather than later, you hear me? You two are practically an item in my eyes anyway."

A light chuckle escaped her as she stood, taking in the view of the sprawling city before them. Her teal eyes shimmered with a renewed sense of purpose as they reflected the bustling world below.

"Well, I think that'll conclude. You'll be hearing more from me, but I can say welcome to Gracen Arms if your ready to put in some work."

Extending her hand toward Violet, Rita’s smile softened into something more genuine, waiting to seal the deal with a handshake that symbolized both opportunity and trust.

Violet had a bit of an inkling about what Rita meant, but she she wasn’t entirely sure, so she kept quiet. Once Rita stood up, Violet followed her lead and took Rita’s hand more eagerly than she probably wanted, shaking a little to quickly.

“Sorry,” she said, letting go of Rita’s hand. “I’ll get my paperwork in as soon as I can. Thank you for the opportunity! You have no idea how much I appreciate it.”