Rebuilding Friendship [Jack + Hans]

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Rebuilding Friendship [Jack + Hans] Dec 5, 2013 8:51:26 GMT -5

Post by Jack Lexington on Dec 5, 2013 8:51:26 GMT -5

MATTHEW DUNHAM

"You have successfully completed Phase one of your training." The grey hair man, who happens to be my fathers right hand, concludes when he presses a stamp onto a sheet in a folder, that has my names printed on in in bold letters "MATTHEW DUNHAM".
As I watch the ink dry I can't help but feel a little proud. What I feel even more is eager to move on since I spent the past weeks doing everything down in the factory hall, that everybody else didn't want to do. All the carrying around of supplies, taking out trash, pushing part after part after part through a testing device. It wasn't much fun.

"Im eager to move on to stage 2." I smile at the man and he nods at me. "I know, Matt."
He gives me a bit of a weary look because he is very well aware of what's to come.
"You're moving on to the drawing board, Matthew."
Over the rim of his glasses he looks at me.
"I know." I reply just like he did before.
"Yea, but you also should know that this is your dad's speciality. You'd better do well. Put your whole ass into it."
Of course I know what he's referring to. My father has been twice as hard on me than any other intern because he wants me to excell. I don't always do well with that kind of attitude.

With a thank you I get up and walk to the door.
Outside I take a deep breath while the smile returns onto my face. The woman on staff at the big visitor desk in her pretty dress casts a glance at me and for a change I reply with a smile.

While I'm still busy looking forward to me new assignment somebody taps me on the shoulder. Instinctively I flinch and spin around just to come face to face with somebody who looks very familiar. A second later things klick into place: It's my grade school friend Beau, who I haven't seen in a few years. We didn't really leave on friendly terms either.
"Could you tell me how to get to room - um - B.. 24?"
I don't think very long and hard about my actions, maybe I should be more reserved but today is a good day so I hug him.
"Hey, what are you doing here? I haven't seen you for...6 years?"

Last Edit: Dec 5, 2013 17:25:43 GMT -5 by Jack Lexington

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Rebuilding Friendship [Jack + Hans] Dec 16, 2013 12:45:24 GMT -5

Post by Jack Lexington on Dec 16, 2013 12:45:24 GMT -5

MATTHEW DUNHAM

While my first instinct was a friendly hug because I saw my old time buddy, my second one was to take a closer look.
I'm not quite sure why our friendship ended back then but I remember that it had been Beau who'd been distancing himself from me. Suddenly he was into some chick, whose name I forgot, and called our friendship quits. back then I felt hurt and resorted to mocking him as well. I never got it. Why would anybody choose a girl over me?

That was in the past though and I was admittedly happy to see him now. He'd grown up quite tall to the same hight as me. He wasn't as buff though...more the lanky type. Instantly I find myself thinking that I could take him out in a sparring match.
He seems nervous as he runs his hand through his unruly hair. Unlike mine is cropped short in a way that makes it look like he still needs a haircut.
"My mom's intent on me figuring out my future this week so I have a few interviews lined up today. One of them is here."
"Your mom?" I raise my brow. At least I made my own choice what to become.
"You should actually really give this company a shot. It's good. Great employee relationships, good benefits. Income's alright."

He then asks what he should really know considering he's known my last name since grade school.
"What are you doing here?"
I can suppress a chuckle. "It's my dad's company....well and his brothers. Dunham engineering." I stress that name overly.

Beau brings up the games and whether I should be volunteering instead of spending my time here...at least I'm guessing that's what he's trying to say.
"I'm training for the games but I need a real profession, too. I'm learning the trade here." My voice is much friendlier than I actually feel when somebody reduces me to my physical abilities.
"You? Are you training, too?" I know for sure he's not at my center.

Motioning for his file I ask. "Have you had your interview yet? Do you want me to throw a good word in for you?" My smile is genuine. After all we're old buddies, right?

Last Edit: Dec 16, 2013 12:46:47 GMT -5 by Jack Lexington