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She was strong at reading people -- most people (minus all the mushy personal stuff which she just didn't understand), but even without those skills it was crystal clear that this wasn't going to be a particularly pleasant conversation. The awkward silence which preceded Skander's even awkwarder statement left her feeling slightly deflated. Emily had hoped that those effected could just take the news on the chin and move on. It was a short term solution to a long term issue... of course, wages were never going to return to their previous high, because it was unsustainable and quite frankly, ridiculous... but it would get better.
"Right," she managed after a moments silence. Was she supposed to apologise here? Or did he have questions? Opting to see where this was going, Emily prompted him on the subject. "I take it you're not thrilled." Backlash waiting to happen? Well, he could have at it, if he wanted to. They were alone in here, and at least it was sound proof.
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