<div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 22px"><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'">Into the Twilight Below</span></span><br/>​</div><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="font-size: 18px"><div class="bbm_float fright" style="float:right;margin:0 0 5px 10px">
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</div>The two disguised gods gave each other looks of mutual understanding and an affirmative nod.  Then they both smiled at Imogen.</span></span><br/><br/><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'">This time it was Dion who spoke, saying, "Then, unless there's some reason you haven't thought of yet, Miss O'Connor, let's go over how we do things in the Lounge, what your duties will be and what we are offering for your efforts."<br/>
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Dion was quite happy with the willing attention that Imogen was giving him.  As a god, he could have conceivably awed her that she might have been so overwhelmed as to be able to do nothing else or might have fled in terror.  Professionalism was good, but he'd have to wait and see if she had, or could pretend, warmth.<br/>
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"It does get busy here in the Lounge," Dion began, "so during business hours and for the sake of efficiency in the use of time, we call to and answer based on one name.  Usually the one on our gold name-tags.  You may choose, within reason, what name you wish to be called, your first name, 'Imogen', your last name, 'O'Connor', or some nickname.  You may call me Dion, for example."<br/>
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"As we've mentioned, we have some 'high rollers' and V.I.P.s that come in.  Some of them are very charming, but they know my rules about harassing my staff.  I expect you to maintain your professional demeanor and gently remind them of my rules.  As for the charming ones, I know that you're a grown woman and can have any personal relationship that you want outside of your work, but trust me, they won't care about your job or my place if they think they can do what they want with you.  I know that sounds frightening, but we can't always choose our family connections."  Dion paused to see if perhaps Imogen's apparent resolve and professionalism were faltering due to this new information....<br/>
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He went on, "You will have to act more than just as a professional, but be warm and welcoming.  It would be good if you can cultivate such an attitude but if you can fake it and appear totally sincere, then that will be good enough."<br/>
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"I will likely be busy with my preferred duties," Dion said.  "It's the advantage of being the owner.  I might directly give you a task, but it shouldn't happen often.  For practical purposes, Gany is your boss.  You'll likely speak with him if you have questions, need clarifications or wish to relay important information."<br/>
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"The wait staff's goal is to be efficient and unobtrusive, so they generally dress in darker clothing with white shirts.  A hostess needs to be seen.  Along with showing the guests to their tables, you will be actively scanning for signs that a guest is looking for help.  During most hours of operation the lounge will be lit in a 'twilight' manner.  You will not be required to wear a uniform, but you will be expected to wear white colored clothing or very very light gray colors, in a fashionable cut."<br/>
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Dion again looked carefully at Imogen.  He now believed that she could be the hostess that they were looking for, but did she believe it?<br/>
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Satisfied with what he was seeing, he then said, "Now, if I haven't frightened you off with my warnings and demands, here's the 'nuts and bolts' of the job and what's in it for your, in terms of compensation:  The Lounge opens at three-thirty and is open five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday.  Your working hours will be from three to nine-thirty.  You will get a half hour break for lunch and a free meal every working day.  You'll be paid twenty-five dollars an hour.  Each year, you'll get a ten thousand dollar allowance for clothing and clothes cleaning, which will be entirely your responsibility to manage.  If you wish, you may stay to see the after dinner shows, free of charge, and, once a month, you may have a guest at these shows at no charge.  You'll get good health and dental insurance.  Each year, you'll be entitled to a two week paid vacation, to be scheduled at least six weeks in advance."</span></span><br/><br/><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="font-size: 18px">Now Dion took a breath, smiled at Imogen and asked, "Do you want the job?"</span></span>