Balance [MPC 90X]
Jan 12, 2024 8:29:33 GMT
Post by Vergil on Jan 12, 2024 8:29:33 GMT
MPC Name: Bit of a Slump
MPC Number: 90C
Reward: Posts
Vergil felt as if his attempts to spruce himself up before heading to his internship were pathetic. Usually, he was so meticulous with how he prepared himself when going to someplace professional or to a special event. But with a day like what he had, there was no time for perfection; only the best he could do with what he had. His one dress shirt that he had in his bag was all wrinkled. But thanks to his blazer, he buttoned it to where it only showed his collar. He glanced at the clock on his D-Watch, which confirmed what he already suspected: He was ten minutes late for work.
He was out the door and down the steps, exiting his little “pit stop”, and then he was in the street and astride his motorcycle, with his suitcase over his shoulder.
On his way to his internship, he kept running through his mind the events of earlier today: the moment he answered the call. The more he thought about it, the more convinced he became the “Jack of all Idiots.” His entire day was stacked already with school and work. Why did he decide to take that emergency call? He wasn’t the only agent at AEGIS. The world wasn’t going to be destroyed if he decided against answering the call.
But on the other hand, he couldn’t deny that if he hadn't answered the call, he wouldn’t have been reunited with Vee and Gummy, jumped headfirst into battle with a giant parakeet Digimon that shot out lightning from its feathers and witnessed his two partners combining into—in his opinion—the coolest Digimon he had ever seen.
“ArresterVeemon…” Vergil wondered out loud. “The name sounds like a draft instead of something final, but I can’t deny they fucking own that name. Hmm, I wonder... do I go with he/him, or they/them pronouns the next time they show up?”
From the brief experience he had with him, ArresterVeemon exhibits Gummy cockiness and inclination for taunting, and the enjoyment of showing off, but was not as serious, inheriting Vee’s easygoing and cheerful nature. Overall, his power and speed were no joke, making quick work of Parrotmon. Of course, if they had taken the fight seriously and evolved to their Ultimate forms—AreoVeedramon and Arresterdramon Superior Mode respectively —he felt like they would have dealt with Parrotmon much quicker.
Immediately he halted that train of thought. Why the hell would it matter? He still would have been late for his classes anyway and he still would have gotten scolded by Dr. Maruki. He should be happy that his partners achieved a new power from working together, instead of thinking of something soured.
Riding up to his job, Vergil spent the next five minutes looking for a parking spot, since it looked like all the spots near the building were taken until he found space at a parking garage three blocks from the office building. Entering the lobby, a security guard was sitting at the far side of the second entrance to the building, which required an employee key card to get it. The guard had the air of someone who did not suffer fools gladly. That was unfortunate since Vergil was feeling particularly foolish at that moment. He was reaching a point in his life where he felt like a gazelle when dealing with monsters from another dimension, but an absolute klutz when it came to managing things in the real world.
“Young man,” sniffed the guard, “your shoelaces.”
“Oh, appreciate it,” Vergil mumbled as he tied the lace. He then pulled out his temporary employee key card and held it to the access reader, only to be met with an “access denied” chime, puzzling Vergil. He tried again, only to be met with the same results.
He turned to the security guard. “Sorry, I’m a little late. Can you buzz me in?”
“Sorry sir,” said the guard, not sounding particularly sorry at all. He pointed to a sign and read it aloud as if Vergil were illiterate. “New policy rule has been issued to not permit entry for employees that are thirty minutes late to threat starting time or more.”
“I understand, but…” Vergil took out his student ID card. “I’m a college student. I’m just coming to work from class.”
A callous smirk spread across the security guard’s face. “Ah, but not to come late.”
Vergil began to seethe. The guard simply stood there, arms folded, looking like the king of the world. Vergil stepped in close and the guard looked him in the eye, serene in his smug control.
Suddenly, Vergil’s phone buzzed. He took out his phone and saw that he received an email. It was from his internship job. Opening the email, he could only moan softly at what he saw.
It was a letter of termination.
He’d tried. He’d tried so hard to balance both halves of his life… and once again, Vergil, the agent of AEGIS had succeeded in his endeavors, while Vergil, the troubled 3rd-year college student had come up short. He wondered if anyone would realize the importance of his trying to be earnest, and had the sinking feeling that his earnestness was going to result in a heartless letter of rejection.
Returning his employee key card and badge to the security officer, He walked out of the building, and in a daze, he crossed the street and leaned against a fire hydrant, trying to process everything.
After a while, he went back to the garage and vaulted onto his motorcycle. The time was 18:00 hours. It was time to return home.
He made it to Central Shibuya in twenty-eight minutes flat, which was a bit later than he had anticipated. Arriving at AEGIS HQ, a four-story building opposite of the Shibuya Rail Terminal, he carried his legs to the elevator, and onto the third floor, which was the residential area. The residential area was where all AEGIS agents and their Digimon were free to live, free of charge. There were twelve apartments in total, each with its bedrooms, living rooms, bathrooms, and kitchens, enough space for a Tamer and up to three Digimon. The resident halls also have a group conference room, a small gym, and a swimming pool with a hot tub. Vergil needed to relax in a hot tub after the day he had.
Moving to his door, he jangled his keys and unlocked the door, stepping inside to his living quarters. He turned on the lights. And that’s when screaming, they leaped out at him.
“SURPRISE!!”
[Word count: 1229/1000}
MPC Number: 90C
Reward: Posts
Vergil felt as if his attempts to spruce himself up before heading to his internship were pathetic. Usually, he was so meticulous with how he prepared himself when going to someplace professional or to a special event. But with a day like what he had, there was no time for perfection; only the best he could do with what he had. His one dress shirt that he had in his bag was all wrinkled. But thanks to his blazer, he buttoned it to where it only showed his collar. He glanced at the clock on his D-Watch, which confirmed what he already suspected: He was ten minutes late for work.
He was out the door and down the steps, exiting his little “pit stop”, and then he was in the street and astride his motorcycle, with his suitcase over his shoulder.
On his way to his internship, he kept running through his mind the events of earlier today: the moment he answered the call. The more he thought about it, the more convinced he became the “Jack of all Idiots.” His entire day was stacked already with school and work. Why did he decide to take that emergency call? He wasn’t the only agent at AEGIS. The world wasn’t going to be destroyed if he decided against answering the call.
But on the other hand, he couldn’t deny that if he hadn't answered the call, he wouldn’t have been reunited with Vee and Gummy, jumped headfirst into battle with a giant parakeet Digimon that shot out lightning from its feathers and witnessed his two partners combining into—in his opinion—the coolest Digimon he had ever seen.
“ArresterVeemon…” Vergil wondered out loud. “The name sounds like a draft instead of something final, but I can’t deny they fucking own that name. Hmm, I wonder... do I go with he/him, or they/them pronouns the next time they show up?”
From the brief experience he had with him, ArresterVeemon exhibits Gummy cockiness and inclination for taunting, and the enjoyment of showing off, but was not as serious, inheriting Vee’s easygoing and cheerful nature. Overall, his power and speed were no joke, making quick work of Parrotmon. Of course, if they had taken the fight seriously and evolved to their Ultimate forms—AreoVeedramon and Arresterdramon Superior Mode respectively —he felt like they would have dealt with Parrotmon much quicker.
Immediately he halted that train of thought. Why the hell would it matter? He still would have been late for his classes anyway and he still would have gotten scolded by Dr. Maruki. He should be happy that his partners achieved a new power from working together, instead of thinking of something soured.
Riding up to his job, Vergil spent the next five minutes looking for a parking spot, since it looked like all the spots near the building were taken until he found space at a parking garage three blocks from the office building. Entering the lobby, a security guard was sitting at the far side of the second entrance to the building, which required an employee key card to get it. The guard had the air of someone who did not suffer fools gladly. That was unfortunate since Vergil was feeling particularly foolish at that moment. He was reaching a point in his life where he felt like a gazelle when dealing with monsters from another dimension, but an absolute klutz when it came to managing things in the real world.
“Young man,” sniffed the guard, “your shoelaces.”
“Oh, appreciate it,” Vergil mumbled as he tied the lace. He then pulled out his temporary employee key card and held it to the access reader, only to be met with an “access denied” chime, puzzling Vergil. He tried again, only to be met with the same results.
He turned to the security guard. “Sorry, I’m a little late. Can you buzz me in?”
“Sorry sir,” said the guard, not sounding particularly sorry at all. He pointed to a sign and read it aloud as if Vergil were illiterate. “New policy rule has been issued to not permit entry for employees that are thirty minutes late to threat starting time or more.”
“I understand, but…” Vergil took out his student ID card. “I’m a college student. I’m just coming to work from class.”
A callous smirk spread across the security guard’s face. “Ah, but not to come late.”
Vergil began to seethe. The guard simply stood there, arms folded, looking like the king of the world. Vergil stepped in close and the guard looked him in the eye, serene in his smug control.
Suddenly, Vergil’s phone buzzed. He took out his phone and saw that he received an email. It was from his internship job. Opening the email, he could only moan softly at what he saw.
It was a letter of termination.
Dear Vergil Hoskins,
Your employment with Toho Laboratory has been terminated effective immediately.
The reason for your termination is consecutive lateness.
Review of the confidentiality agreement or non-compete agreement: Remember to adhere to the nondisclosure agreement you signed upon hiring. According to this agreement, you are not permitted to disclose any company trade secrets, practices, or methods of operation. The company is entitled to take legal action if it is revealed that you disclose trade secrets during or after employment.
Return of Property: Please list and return any property of Toho Laboratory that you have in your possession. In addition, please provide any passwords and other information about accessing computer software and/or files.
Final paycheck: Your last paycheck will be received on 20XX-12-1.
We wish you the best in finding new employment.
He’d tried. He’d tried so hard to balance both halves of his life… and once again, Vergil, the agent of AEGIS had succeeded in his endeavors, while Vergil, the troubled 3rd-year college student had come up short. He wondered if anyone would realize the importance of his trying to be earnest, and had the sinking feeling that his earnestness was going to result in a heartless letter of rejection.
Returning his employee key card and badge to the security officer, He walked out of the building, and in a daze, he crossed the street and leaned against a fire hydrant, trying to process everything.
After a while, he went back to the garage and vaulted onto his motorcycle. The time was 18:00 hours. It was time to return home.
He made it to Central Shibuya in twenty-eight minutes flat, which was a bit later than he had anticipated. Arriving at AEGIS HQ, a four-story building opposite of the Shibuya Rail Terminal, he carried his legs to the elevator, and onto the third floor, which was the residential area. The residential area was where all AEGIS agents and their Digimon were free to live, free of charge. There were twelve apartments in total, each with its bedrooms, living rooms, bathrooms, and kitchens, enough space for a Tamer and up to three Digimon. The resident halls also have a group conference room, a small gym, and a swimming pool with a hot tub. Vergil needed to relax in a hot tub after the day he had.
Moving to his door, he jangled his keys and unlocked the door, stepping inside to his living quarters. He turned on the lights. And that’s when screaming, they leaped out at him.
“SURPRISE!!”
[Word count: 1229/1000}
