Grayson approached Patrick's blue cubicle, his white shoes echoing softly on the tiled floor. Patrick was hunched over his computer screen, arms gripping the chair's armrests as if he was in some sort of horrible pain. A few minutes ago, the company-wide notice of all staff changes had just been sent out.

Patrick was just getting to the part regarding Edward Darcouver's recent promotion when Grayson put his long, bony hand on the man's shoulder. Patrick gasped, nearly ...