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(No subject) [inbox]
> From Florian Brand <[email protected]> May 18, 20XX, 8:44AM (9 days ago)
> To me (Matthias Czernin) <[email protected]>
Florian Brand
krliling myself im dotired.
Matthias Czernin May 18, 20XX, 8:49AM (9 days ago)
Brand, this is your work email. Let’s keep it professional.
Sincerely,
Matthias Czernin
Florian Brand May 18, 20XX, 9:07AM (9 days ago)
Not ike the company cares lol. Awwlways a litte more fun in something X) and no need to b so formal al u wrote was iteraly one sentence.
Matthias Czernin May 18, 20XX, 9:14AM (9 days ago)
Just don’t make it obvious you’re off task. You and I both have work to do. Is your ‘L’ key broken? You seem to be making more grammatical mistakes, unless it’s purposeful?
Florian Brand May 18, 20XX, 9:45AM (9 days ago)
Yeah. got it jammed or something, it might’ve been a crumb from from my food. Pain in the ass to type with a disfunctioning etter. But ur smartso you get the point, dont u, matthias?
Matthias Czernin May 18, 20XX, 9:50AM (9 days ago)
You should probably get your keyboard replaced or fixed by tech soon. Mr. Orpheus is about to send the whole office into a frenzy for a new client. Reznik or Balsa from tech can help you the quickest.
Florian Brand May 18, 20XX, 9:52AM (9 days ago)
Reznik? Who dat. BaIsa I know but hes kinda of a crackhead and i dont feel Iiek asking him.
Florian Brand May 18, 20XX, 9:57AM (9 days ago)
Hello
Florian Brand May 18, 20XX, 9:57AM (9 days ago)
Matthias why r u egoing me. I see you on ur screen. I need answers pease you cant leave me hagning
Matthias Czernin May 18, 20XX, 10:00AM (9 days ago)
Tracy Reznik. She’s been here for a while now, a rookie, however. She could give the other tech a run for their money though. And please don’t speak of Mr. Balsa like that, if anyone finds out you’ll be in deep trouble with HR and Balsa himself.
Florian Brand May 18, 20XX, 10:02AM (9 days ago)
Oh wow you responded back thanks. Oh that tracy??? The 1 i gave a tour to? One with crazy eye contacts? Dude she ooks the same like basa theyre both crazy. And i think i can beat him in a fight. Do you have her emaiL?
Matthias Czernin May 18, 20XX, 10:11AM (9 days ago)
Tracy Reznik <@[email protected]>
Now leave me alone, we have much work to do before the end of the day and I’m not trying to work overtime.
Florian Brand May 18, 20XX, 10:14AM (9 days ago)
Thanks matthias. I ove you.
Matthias Czernin May 18, 20XX, 10:16AM (9 days ago)
I love you, too.
Florian Brand May 18, 20XX, 10:20AM (9 days ago)
Also what do you want to get for lunch? There's this new sushi place nearby n we can order pickup
Matthias Czernin May 18, 20XX, 10:20AM (9 days ago)
Stop emailing me; focus on your task. But yes, that would be pleasant.
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Regarding my Keyboard Key [inbox]
> From Florian Brand <[email protected]> May 18, 20XX, 11:45AM (9 days ago)
> To Tracy Reznik <[email protected]>
Florian Brand
Hey! This is Brand from floor 7, I work next to the sales associates if you can recall. I was wondering if you would be able to replace some of my keyboard keys? They’ve been getting jammed and it’s been frustrating trying to respond back to emails with this issue – or writing in general.
If possible, I’d really appreciate it if you could lube up my keyboards, too. Even without the jamming, they’ve been so stiff. Let me know asap when you can respond to this, thanks!
Tracy Reznik May 18, 20XX, 11:54AM (9 days ago)
Not a problem at all, Brand. I think I remember where you are, and I’d love to come down and fix whatever you need! Can’t be good if none of us are doing anything.
Let me know a date and time that works for you so I can come down. Would right now work, actually?
Work business aside, being up here with Balsa has been dreadful (just kidding!) and this is SO giving me an excuse to get out of that floor! Sorry if this is too personal.
Florian Brand May 18, 20XX, 12:03PM (9 days ago)
Unfortunately, I’m about to go out of the building for lunch with a coworker, so now would be a bad time. I’ll be back around when the first lunch block period ends, so around 1:30 or 2:00 PM maybe? Free until closing hour, of course!
And no worries, you weren’t overstepping any boundaries at all. It is quite pleasant hearing about your day. I must admit, you *are* the better pick than Balsa. :)
Tracy Reznik May 18, 20XX, 12:06PM (9 days ago)
Ohh, that makes sense!! Yeah, just shoot me an email when you’re ready and I’ll be right there! Likewise, I am free anytime. And if you want, just call me Tracy! Most people feel that way and I don’t mind in the slightest!
And I’m so glad to hear that, never thought I’d bested Balsa, though!! :D Have a well(??) good(??) yummy lunch!
Florian Brand May 18, 20XX, 12:10PM (9 days ago)
You, too, Tracy, have a good lunch. I’ll be in touch.
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Florian took one last glance at his computer before shutting it down, watching the pixels die and turn black. Getting up from his seat, he hears a voice behind him.
“Ready to go?” Matthias. His one and only. “Don’t forget I have to drop Louis off at Annie’s today; the babysitter called out sick…” Matthias trailed off into a grumble as Florian laughed.
“Yeah. Or maybe— you can go pick up Louis and drop him off while I go get the food? We save time and can just eat it at the picnic benches outside,” Florian appeased Matthias, who seemed to think brightly of his idea. “Is Louis allowed to eat sushi– or actually, can he even eat it?” Florian’s smile grew as Matthias’s face soured even more. How could he forget a detail like that?
“I guess you can get McDonald’s on the way, you can, can you?” Matthias questioned, Florian nodding in response. “Great. He deserves a treat once in a while, anyways. Didn’t get into a hair-tugging fight with his classmates last week, I’m so proud of him,” Matthias brushed away a fake tear with his finger, eliciting a chuckle from both of them.
“Ah, I’m so proud of the little guy; hardy little fella,” Florian snaked an arm around Matthias’s waist, guiding him away from his cubicle. Hopefully the elevator wait time won’t be too long (a futile hope, as people were starting to get up for their lunch break).
Luckily, they had pressed the button down at the right time for an elevator to be sliding along. Getting in, they shared a few more conversations before the doors closed on them.
“Alright, so sushi and McDonald’s, a Happy Meal, right?”
“Yeah, you know Louis. He loves those toys.”
“Okay. Also, thanks for Tracy’s contact, I was able to set up a meeting with her….”