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Mr. Davenport,

I made a flow chart. That number is approximate.

I can see now why you overlooked me for the manager position. Math has never been my strongest suit.

Devi Sereda

Devi,

I sensed that your coworker’s promotion may have caused some tension between you, that is all. If there’s anything I can do to help ease the transition, let me know.

Dane

Mr. Davenport,

There has never been tension between Lizzie and myself before this day, and we’ve worked together for five years. We’ll be just fine. We’re professionals.

Devi Sereda

Devi,

Since we’re all professionals here, maybe you’d like to go ahead and tell me if you’re upset, so we might address it? My office has an open door policy, and I encourage you to share your concerns.

Dane

Mr. Davenport,

If you happen to have a personal email address where I might converse with you off the record, I’d be happy to answer your pressing questions about how upset I am or am not more candidly.

Devi Sereda

Devi,

I’ve just sent you an email from a personal email address. Feel free to email me there from whatever email you prefer.

Dane

Mr. Davenport,

Spider2008? Is that you?

Devi Sereda

Devi,

Yes.

Dane

Subject: Off The Record

Spider2008,

Was that your stupid car in high school?

You Know Who

You,