Literature
Turnabout Fragrance
[September 9, 2:30 PM] [Wright Anything Agency] “Hey, boss. There’s someone here to see you.” Phoenix looked up from his paperwork. Athena was standing in his office doorway. “Really? Who is it?” “Dunno, she wouldn’t tell me. She says she knows you, though.” Phoenix raised an eyebrow. (A woman who knows me, but Athena doesn’t? It can’t be Maya, she’s still studying in Khura’in. Maybe a former client? Maggey, maybe? Lotta? …oh please don’t let it be Oldbag.) He sat up, smoothed back his hair and adjusted his tie. “Alright, send her in.” Athena nodded, but before she could even turn, the visitor appeared at her side, shoved past and marched into his office. Athena yelled a protest, but the woman paid her no heed. Phoenix recognised her instantly; April May, former secretary of Bluecorp CEO, assistant to Mr. Redd White, and accomplice in the murder of his old boss, Mia Fey. He tensed. ”Ah. Welcome, Miss May.” (I take it back. I’d rather have Oldbag!) April smiled from ear to ear,