Chapter 20 – Search
"Any luck?"
Without looking away from the blue-lit screen, red-painted lips quirked down in delicate dissatisfaction. "Slow going. Half the guests don't even have listed phone numbers. Your list is terrible."
Dr. Miyatsu mentally noted the requirement for next event's registration, before flashing a hopeful smile to temper her stemming irritation. "She has to be one of the names on there, I'm sure you'll find a lead."
A subtle snort sounded as cranberry eyes sharpened, elegant chin raised pointedly towards the optimisticguest seated in her office. "Let's just hope your list becomes somewhat useful, and that those with an email actually responds."
He had sensed her ire as soon as the favor was proposed, but knew her to be dutiful to the task, even though it added to an already heavy workload. Deciding to steer away from the conversational trajectory, he asked, "Have the authorities been updated?"
This time, it was her turn to flash a devious grin, and he knew he had made a grave mistake.
"Really, Miroku, do you think of me incompetent?" Her sly response was overly sweet and dastardly calm, chin now propped upon interlacing fingers.
Defensive hands rose as careful steps were taken to rise and back away from the glaring woman. "No, never," He made it to the door. "You're what keeps this place going!" He pacified over his shoulders while hastily slipping out, "You're the best, Kagura!"
Miroku released a sigh, knowing full well that he may have just ended up on the COO's shitlist for a week or two. Gotta choose my words more wisely.
Kagura smirked as the door gently shut. She loved making them squirm. These doctors were on high horses with a desperate need for someone to ground them. And she took great satisfaction in doing just that.
Originally posted: March 22, 2020 [Dokuga, ff . net, AO3]
Words: 300
