<div class="floatleft">(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/f9a1/cet6epcotie37z46g.jpg) <br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: Georgia;"> </span><div align="center"><strong> <span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 11pt;">Amanda</span></strong> <br/><strong><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 11pt;">Dianne Devotee</span></strong> </div></div><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 11pt;">Adam arrives with almost an excuse.  I take it to be an explanation.  No need for excess harshness directed toward the newest recruit.<br/><br/>Without so much as a nod, I still indicate I'm ready.  “Full speed ahead.  We’ll see if you need to kick ass or if they get it quickly.  But full speed ahead.” <br/><br/>I’m anxious to see how our puppet-faux-CEO conducts himself.  Next step will be to see how well he takes suggestions from his supposed assistant.<br/><br/><br/></span>