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The helmet allowed no visible expression, but the anger radiating from Darth Vader, D.D.S., was almost tangible. The dental assistant halfway thought Vader might actually choke the man in front of him.
"I apologize profusely, my lord," Receptionist Needa sniveled. "I honestly thought there had been a cancellation."
"This is the third patient I have had to re-schedule in the week you have worked here," Vader said. "Not only does that risk sending them to competition, over-booking patients and having to re-schedule prolongs the patient's condition and potentially worsens it."
Vader leaned in close. "You have failed me for the last time, Receptionist."
He thrust a Notice Of Termination Of Employment into the receptionist's quaking hands.