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#Post#: 2689--------------------------------------------------
One For The Money
By: Tinder Date: June 18, 2017, 5:34 pm
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As the sun was rising above, the air still chilly from the night
air, Tinder slowly opens her eyes knowing she's not where shes's
supposed to be. She can't remember much about last night, but
the pain radiating through her certainly tells a tale of it's
own.. She glances down to look at the small pool of blood that
had gathered beneath her lacerated side, reaching up to feel the
cuts and bruises that dance across her face. And how long has it
been since her last dose? Taking this opportunity while she has
one to grab her bag that was tossed a few feet away, searching
through it for her pills. Her face contorting with confusion as
she dumps it out, "One bottle.. I know I had more." She lets out
a sigh and downs a few of the small amount she has left, she
needs to make these last..
It takes her a while to even get up the strength to walk, every
inch of her paining even with the pills. Oh so carefully she
places her bag over the slice and starts to walk, she needs to
go to work. She can't just not show up, she just got promoted,
she needs to prove to Niv she can handle it. Making sure her
main wounds are covered she heads towards The Herbiary, thinking
up reasons for the wounds across her face. She needs to find a
good reason, she can't lose this job, she's too behind on her
payments.. As time rolls on she comes up to The Herbiary,
grabbing her key and heading into the backdoor, wanting to avoid
the staff and especially Niv. Just wanting to do her job with no
questions today, she can get through this.
#Post#: 2691--------------------------------------------------
Re: One For The Money
By: Nivalia Date: June 18, 2017, 9:29 pm
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Nivalia was already in her office, typing away reports and
tracking in numbers. Her financial quarter was very profitable;
the market value of The Herbiary has gone from the thousands to
the millions. Her managers, the same ponies that were with her
from the very start, now lead branches all over Equestria. The
mare lets out a small smile; her newest hire, was one she could
trust with her life. Tinder was among her closest friends, so
her welfare was also a priority. "Alright, the administrative
work is done for today. Now to make the rounds." The changeling
gets up and stretches as she places on her disguise. She had
been working on the concept for her new look, but hasn't sorted
out the details. Regardless, she heads out of her office and
trots the perimeter of the site. The workers and customers are
greeted with smile and cheer. Rounding a corner, she catches the
sight of an orange mare tending to her work. "Oh, Tinder! Hey
you!"
#Post#: 2692--------------------------------------------------
Re: One For The Money
By: Tinder Date: June 18, 2017, 9:56 pm
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Tinder had been avoiding the crowded areas since the store
opened, watching customers from a a distance, avoiding workers
all together. A few blood stains running down her leg, though
these look fairly fresh. She'd been trying to take it slow, to
not open up the wound, but with the bag rubbing it and her
working it's already started to break again. Her head turns
quickly as her name is called out, still on edge. As she sees
who it is she takes a breath and pushes her fear down, adjusting
her bag as she turns to face Niv, her smile looking a little
crooked with the injuries on her face. "Oh, hey Niv. How's work
going?" Stick to the job... That's what she tells herself. Don't
go off topic, maybe she won't say anything.
#Post#: 2699--------------------------------------------------
Re: One For The Money
By: Nivalia Date: June 19, 2017, 12:28 pm
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"It's going pretty well, Tinder. Thank you," Nivalia answers
with a kind smile. "Hey, I wanted to follow up with you about
your promotion. Due to legal and safety matters, we need to get
your physical examination taken care of. It's not something that
has to be done now, but before the end of the day."
#Post#: 2706--------------------------------------------------
Re: One For The Money
By: Tinder Date: June 19, 2017, 8:32 pm
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[i]She didn't say anything.. maybe she's not going to say
anything.[/i] She looks over to Niv, a small frown on her face,
"Why do you need that? I told you before, I am fine. I've told
you that already." Tinder takes a small step back, adjusting her
bag slightly. She's doing her best to ignore the pain, but she
can only do so much, especially with the bag slowly rubbing and
opening the wound. She needs to avoid this physical... She
cannot let Niv know.
#Post#: 2711--------------------------------------------------
Re: One For The Money
By: Nivalia Date: June 20, 2017, 3:43 pm
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"I know you've told me. But this is something I have to do; it's
not my call to make." Nivalia sits down, "I know it can be
difficult to get a physical; trust me with my... situation. If
you want I can go with you." She knew things like this upset her
friend, but she had a job to do. Her expression softens. "It's
just a a 30 minute check up. Like I said, as long as it's done
today; there's no rush."
#Post#: 2713--------------------------------------------------
Re: One For The Money
By: Tinder Date: June 20, 2017, 8:09 pm
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Tinder sits down a little bit away, trying to stay calm in the
situation. "Why do you need to do it? You know I'm fine. A
doctor won't tell you any difference." There's tinges of fear
flashing through her eyes, she knows she could lose her job if
this goes through, she can't do it. She can't risk this, what
will happen to her if they find out? Hospitalisation? Rehab?
There are too many factors to be aware of.. Between last nights
injuries, her burns, and her addiction, no hospital is going to
release her, she's going to be stuck.
#Post#: 2714--------------------------------------------------
Re: One For The Money
By: Nivalia Date: June 20, 2017, 9:01 pm
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"Yes, well the doctor has to tell records that you're good to
work. I'm sorry Tinder, but it's out of my hoofs. Look, I-"
Nivalia pauses as she spots red dripping from Tinder's side. She
looks away, but her reaction says it all. Her ears fold back,
"Tinder, please follow me to my office. We may need to talk in
private. You're not in trouble, but something needs to be
addressed." The mare turns around and trots back to her office.
#Post#: 2725--------------------------------------------------
Re: One For The Money
By: Tinder Date: June 21, 2017, 4:11 pm
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Tinder doesn't even seem to notice the bleeding, trying to think
of ways to get out of this, her mind preoccupied. When Niv
stands to leave, Tinder slowly follows suit, sure she's scared
of what is going on, but she needs to make Niv think it's all
fine. As they reach the office she moves clear of the desk and
sits on the floor, "Why did you need me in here?" Most of the
blood is being soaked into the bag, but there are still drops
getting past.
#Post#: 2735--------------------------------------------------
Re: One For The Money
By: Nivalia Date: June 22, 2017, 2:37 pm
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Nivalia remains silent as she sits in her seat; she shuffles a
few papers and places a white box on her desk. The mare looks
over to the unicorn, noting the blood dripping on the floor.
"Tinder... you're bleeding. Quite a bit. Now any other time I'd
offer a bandage and leave it at that. But here at work? I can't
just ignore this." The box opens up to show a red cross. Nivalia
pulls out some gauze and disinfectant. "I need to dress whatever
wound you have."
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