28. Exposure (3)

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I hate a fraud like you.

But when I think about it, things like being a talisman against nagging or serving as the first filter…

You do seem useful in one way or another.

So how should I deal with this guy?

Roughly speaking, that was the kind of answer I got, so as soon as I got off work, I hurried straight to the Rehabilitation Department office.

Lately, I'd been bringing nothing but good news, so I felt conflicted in a lot of ways. Still, as a subordinate, I had to do what I was supposed to.

This time, I think I'm pretty screwed.

My chances of getting to fuck Lady Orca are probably less than five percent.

I dressed this honest assessment up in a nice, neat explanation, and Team Leader Eve, who'd listened quietly, gave a brief reply...