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Mark, Duncan, come in. Good to see you.
Mark, how was the trip? I look forward to seeing the pictures.
Duncan, how's the family? Good. Good.
Well, this is not the easiest conversation to have.
No, I think it is necessary that we talk.
We have become aware that your relationship with Blockhead has not been as fruitful as we had hoped it would be, and we thought it would be in all of our best interests to think beyond that relationship.
That's such an ugly word. There's no reason to think of it in those terms. Who knows, maybe somewhere down the line we'll want to sit down and talk again, but for the present, I'm afraid . . .
No, I'm afraid the consensus at the last board meeting was firm.
I'm sorry that you feel that way.
Mr. Johnson will go along with you now to help you clean out your cubicles and escort you off the premises. Please turn in your passwords at the front desk, and pick up a check for one month's pay and also a Blockhead t-shirt—a little something to help you remember your time here. We wish you all the best.
There's no need to be rude to me or Mr. Johnson.
Thank you for your cooperation.
—The Management
