To avoid smiling, he sipped his Sapphire & Tonic.

“No, Toby. That is ridiculous!”

As HR Rep. he shouldn’t, but the idea was too good.

“I’m sorry Michael, but it’s Corporate mandated.”

“Bi-linguality?!”

“Yes.”

“Like Spanish?”

“Different branches got different languages.”

“What’s ours?”

“Norwegian.”

“Nor—dammit!” Michael stormed away.

“Awesome Toby.”

He and Jim high-fived.