Jose here!
Nushi was supposed to write the post this week. Do you think if I cross something off of her to-do list, she’ll forgive me for my little prank?
Earlier this week, I snuck into the office to file some paperwork. Nushi had left it on my desk so I could sign it. I looked around quickly to make sure I was alone, and then signed the pages and made my way to the filing cabinet. I hoped to leave the office before being seen. Out of nowhere, I heard Maria’s voice calling my name! I spun around to see her at her desk with a giant pile of papers infront of her. I mean giant! It must have been 300 pages!
I guess I sort of panicked, and Maria started laughing. It was a prank! She had already filled out the report, and she had placed it on top of a stack of blank paper to make it look huge. I must admit, it was rather clever. I wonder how long she had it prepared, just waiting for me to reappear!
I took the prank to mean that Maria was no longer upset with me, and was relieved to know that things could get back to normal. Hiding can be fun, but it can also be exhausting!
With a mental sigh of relief, I set out to find some work to do. There was a to-do list on my desk, but none of the tasks mentioned creature sightings. Most of them involved cleaning various enclosures, which was less than exciting. I picked the task furthest from the office and made my way towards it, eyes peeled for anyone else who may need help with anything else. I was rather pleased to run into a distraught-looking Nushi. She was going on and on about how “her grungle” had gone missing. She was so upset, she didn’t even stop to comment on my sudden reappearance.
I was barely able to contain my laughter. “Alright,” I said “hold your horses, let me get my gear, I’ll meet you at the enclosure.”
I turned and ran around the corner, covering my mouth so Nushi wouldn’t hear me chuckling.
Maria was still in the office, and was immediately suspicious of me.
“That grungle Nushi has been going on about seems to have gone missing,” I explained as I pulled on my gloves and boots.
Maria, of course, knew exactly the prank I had pulled. She looked amused for a moment. I thought she might even laugh! But then she got serious again and ordered me to tell Nushi about my prank. I was going to tell her anyways… after we had searched the enclosure for holes that a “grungle” might have escaped through.
I suppose Maria was right, though. Nushi was angry enough without me drawing it out longer.
Remember, it’s all fun and games until Nushi stops doing your paperwork.
Jose
