Melissa Hughes ([info]melissa_hughes_) wrote,
@ 2005-12-02 17:29:00
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Testing Out Journal
This is a test. I guess I'm supposed to write in here. I just wish I could type faster.


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[info]brad_chase
2005-12-03 03:14 am UTC (link)
*Brad pours the remainder of the coffee in his mug, glances at the wall clock in the firms kitchen and decides it's not his job to make another pot. Absently staring at the contents of the fridge, but thinking of something completely different, he hears a noise and sees the new secretary standing behind him*

Hey. You wanna get in here?

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[info]melissa_hughes_
2005-12-03 03:38 pm UTC (link)
Watch the tone.

*comes in with arms folded*

What?

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[info]brad_chase
2005-12-03 04:18 pm UTC (link)
What?

No. Not in in. Am I in your way? *Brad closes the fridge door* We're outta coffee.

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[info]melissa_hughes_
2005-12-03 04:55 pm UTC (link)
*looks vaguely at the pot*

Hmmm. Guess so.

*opens the fridge door which Brad just shut and scans the soda pop selection*

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[info]brad_chase
2005-12-03 08:30 pm UTC (link)
*efficiently begins to open cupboard doors* We keep the coffee in here. Use this. *he points to a bulk can, while sliding his own exclusive premium stash to the far back corner* Filters there. Don't use water from the faucet.

*notices her not moving, looking at the pop* Acesulfame-k. That stuff'll kill ya. Worked on a case once where we showed evidence linking it... to... *he was still talking to her back*

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[info]melissa_hughes_
2005-12-03 10:46 pm UTC (link)
*thoughtfully* But I don’t want calories either. *quickly swipes a can of diet pepsi, then, in an effort to avoid a why-are-you-taking-soda-that-doesn’t-belong-to-you conversation, decides to acknowledge the coffee request.*

If you’re asking me to make you coffee, that is completely outside of my job description. I was hired as an assistant to Alan Shore. My duties include typing, filing, answering phones, dictating letters, and sleeping in his bed to make sure he doesn’t hurl himself off a balcony. Anything outside of that and I will require additional compensation.

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[info]brad_chase
2005-12-04 01:27 am UTC (link)
*quickly, if slightly condescending* I understand your confusion. You weren't properly instructed as to office expectations. That's not your fault. Partners don't make coffee. Associates sometimes make coffee. Assistants. Make. Coffee.

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[info]melissa_hughes_
2005-12-04 04:32 pm UTC (link)
*slams refridgerator door* You know, like I'm not already having a bad day? You men. All the same. And what is your condescending attitude anyway? You know, I see you walking the halls here making people straighten their ties and shine their shoes. Lighten up Commando. You're not in Vietnam anymore. Or wherever. *immediately closes eyes and winces* Oops.

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[info]brad_chase
2005-12-04 07:26 pm UTC (link)
*impressed, nodding* An efficient talker. I approve. Now, as to what you said, this law firm, while priding itself on open debate and ambition among the ranks, is decidedly not a bottom-up organization. I realize you've witnessed negative examples of insubordination from your supervisor, but just because you're sleeping with him, do not expect me to tolerate the same from you. *more to himself* He should have interviewed.

*to her* And easy on the door, will ya?

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[info]melissa_hughes_
2005-12-05 05:03 pm UTC (link)
*standing at full attention, relieved he was letting the Vietnam comment slide. Remember Melissa, it's never cool to disrespect someone's military service*

YES, CHASE! MR. CHASE! *gives a salute and begins fumbling with coffee filters*

Hey . . . wait a minute. *turns around slowly* I'm not "sleeping with him." I assure you that it was an arrangement made as a result of his unfortunate medical condition and nothing innapropriate or nefarious went on. And if Alan has implied anything to the contrary to you or other associates and/or partners I demand to be told because that was explicitly prohibited in accordance with the contract I made him sign.

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[info]brad_chase
2005-12-05 05:23 pm UTC (link)
At ease, ma'am. *grins* You made Alan sign a contract? This I want to see. What'd he agree to do - not do, I mean?

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[info]melissa_hughes_
2005-12-05 11:00 pm UTC (link)
*smiles proudly* Yep, and you better be careful or I'll make you sign one too.

But it's really not - *lowers voice to a whisper* - funny. His condition is very serious. It was one of the most terrifying nights of my life. Thank god Denny has agreed to help him now. *looks cautiously out into hallway* I don't think I could do it again.

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[info]brad_chase
2005-12-06 12:08 am UTC (link)
I'm sure yours is a sentiment common to many women who've shared that experience.

You have absolutely nothing to worry about with me - as long as you do your job. Thanks for the coffee. Is there anything I can do for you, Ms. - I don't believe I caught your name.

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[info]melissa_hughes_
2005-12-06 02:40 pm UTC (link)
You two don't get along, do you.

Ms. Hughes. Melissa, actually. But you can call me . . . Miss Hughes. *then to herself, making a slightly orchestral movement with hands* Miss. Hughes.

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[info]brad_chase
2005-12-06 08:52 pm UTC (link)
Ever seen Jaws? Yeah, and I'm Chief Brody. We've definitely embraced the legal adversarial system.

*chuckles* Oh, you're fitting right in, Miss Hughes. Know any broadway tunes?

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[info]melissa_hughes_
2005-12-07 02:57 pm UTC (link)
Broadway tunes! As if. Oh wait, you know, I do know one. Let me think. How does that super corny one go? *Begins dancing in broadway-esque fashion* Pick-a-little, talk-a-little, pick-a-little, talk-a-little cheep!cheep!cheep! - * stops abruptly as someone passes by in the hall *

Umm, so, anyway *straightens hair* It is nice to finally meet you, Mr. Chase. You're not as mean as I thought. Maybe you can buy me we can get lunch sometime. I wish you and Alan were friends though. He's really pretty cool once you get to know him.

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[info]brad_chase
2005-12-08 01:15 am UTC (link)
*watches, amused* You'll give Denny a run for his money at the Christmas - excuse me - holiday party.

Coffee. We can do coffee. *takes an unsubtle glance toward the empty pot* Forgive me, Miss Hughes. It's not appropriate for me to comment on interpersonal relationships between employees here. Forget what I said.

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[info]melissa_hughes_
2005-12-10 11:07 pm UTC (link)
No worries. *continues fumbling with filters* How does this thing work? I'd love to have coffee, if I ever get a free second. I can't believe how much work this job is. *looks at clock on the wall* Alan's probably wondering where I am already.

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[info]brad_chase
2005-12-12 09:04 am UTC (link)
*Brad takes the filters from her and finishes the process* Go ahead back to your desk. I've got it. *And, because Brad realized he was usurping protocol and felt uncomfortable about that, he looked at her, pursing his lips* By the way, I see you pride yourself on being well groomed. I admire high standards.

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