we're all going to die

So I’m going to just ignore your tone. 

Okay.

People say things all the time, it doesn’t mean that they mean them.

I am a lot of things, but a liar is not one of them.

You do know, if you’re self employed then you don’t have to worry about deadlines because you’re in charge of yourself…right?

I said it was arguable, didn't I?

Do you?

I said it didn't I?

Oh? Then who do you work for?

One could argue that I'm self employed. 

How cute. If I said the same exact thing, you wouldn’t even consider sparing me. But, since I have a heart, I won’t be as cruel as I usually am. 

Alright, I'm an asshole and you're not. I get it,

You know, I’d love to. But I’ve gotten all of my work done for this year. I don’t have anything to do and since you enjoy making my days terrible, I figured I’d do the same to you.

Not right now, alright? We can play this fucking game later. Just not today. 

Well, hopefully everything turns out right. Honestly, sometimes I just wish the King would get off his lazy ass and re-evaluate these business owners and stuff. It’s like the Industrial period all over again.

Oh, I don't work for the King.

Well, shouldn’t you be getting to work then?

Fuck off, Tess.

Do you think maybe Adonis could help…? Or one of your co-workers?

No. It's stuff I have to do on my own.

Well, what are the consequences?  Are they major or just little? And..If you can’t get it done, you’re going to need some help.

I don't know. I haven't missed a deadline. But, I can imagine they would be pretty major. Where I work, they're not much for second chances, nor are they very understanding. Besides, I'm held at a higher standard than others. 

O-oh… I’m sorry. I don’t really have a reason to apologize but uh- still. If there’s anything… I can do to help just.. let me know. Good luck otherwise.

Yeah, I don't think there is anything you ca do. But, thanks.

Well, just relax. You’re good at whatever you do, right? So take a deep breath, know you can get it done and do it.

But I don't know if I can get it done, which is the problem.

96 hours. I was asking if there’s anyways you could sort our your time, you know breaks so that the amount of time doesn’t seem as stressful.

Yeah, no. I put all of this shit off so I could try and get everything ready for Christmas. Now, I'm going to need to completely pull everything out of my ass to get it done on time.

Well.. do you just need that much time to finish all of your work or do you need the hours?

I don't understand what your asking.

You’re good, I would’ve snapped too. Especially since, you know..I  have to do everything right or the gates of Hell flood open. Is some one pressuring you on making these deadlines or are you pressuring yourself?

Deadlines are deadlines. At the moment, I'm pressuring myself because I know if I don't get this done, there will be consequences.