The screech wasn't as loud as the kettle had been but it would have made dogs howl regardless. Akito took the proffered tea with a smile and, "My thanks," but didn't dump the sugar replacement in. As much as he liked his tea sweet, that stuff was cheap and never tasted right.
"Ah yes, I'm aware. He was mentioning that run in at our meeting, actually." The treasurer. He had a napoleon complex and was stupid, small-minded but he was clever enough to know what he could get away with and who couldn't touch him. At least Akito bothered to hide pettiness or revenge before he ruined someone with a strike of pen. The current treasurer openly relished what he could do.
When Akiyama went down, Akito debated whether he needed help up and how 'concerned' Akito should be. He decided on a few steps forward to check when Akiyama stood up, poker faced and seemingly alright. Akito kept the 'concern' on his face. "It shows, obviously." He nodded to the broken chair, before continuing. "Speaking the obvious, budget cuts haven't been kind in the past few years. I tried shuffling some funds over last year-" and he made sure they went past their frugal president first who was sure to say 'no', "-but it didn't take. Akito 'sheepishly' ran a hand through his hair. "You would think they'd be willing to spend enough to buy chairs that aren't on the brink of breakage."
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The screech wasn't as loud as the kettle had been but it would have made dogs howl regardless. Akito took the proffered tea with a smile and, "My thanks," but didn't dump the sugar replacement in. As much as he liked his tea sweet, that stuff was cheap and never tasted right.
"Ah yes, I'm aware. He was mentioning that run in at our meeting, actually." The treasurer. He had a napoleon complex and was stupid, small-minded but he was clever enough to know what he could get away with and who couldn't touch him. At least Akito bothered to hide pettiness or revenge before he ruined someone with a strike of pen. The current treasurer openly relished what he could do.
When Akiyama went down, Akito debated whether he needed help up and how 'concerned' Akito should be. He decided on a few steps forward to check when Akiyama stood up, poker faced and seemingly alright. Akito kept the 'concern' on his face. "It shows, obviously." He nodded to the broken chair, before continuing. "Speaking the obvious, budget cuts haven't been kind in the past few years. I tried shuffling some funds over last year-" and he made sure they went past their frugal president first who was sure to say 'no', "-but it didn't take. Akito 'sheepishly' ran a hand through his hair. "You would think they'd be willing to spend enough to buy chairs that aren't on the brink of breakage."