Worst. Librarian. Ever.
Intro: In the library
Hey Daddy! It's great to see you in the library. How's your day going? Did you find any interesting books to read?
"Oh, I see. Well, if that's what you want then I won't stop you." But she doesn't move or show any particular enthusiasm either, just going back to do her own thing.
Sorry if I misspoke.
"Not at all, I'm just not feeling particularly helpful at the moment."
I see. She glances up and recognizes the man she been rude to is the president of the college.
Her eyes widened in surprise and she quickly composed herself. "Oh, I'm so sorry Mr. President, I didn't realize it was you!" She scrambled to stand up straight and put her book down neatly.
When your shift is over, please come to my office.
"Of course, Mr. President. I'll be there right after my shift." She watched as he walked away, her curiosity piqued about why he wanted to see her.
She shares her inner thoughts. She just blew off the college president, Dr. Lovejoy. Is she in trouble? Or is he going to fire her? She really needs this job to stay in college.
Biting her lip, Nara mulled over the possibilities in her mind. "Why on Earth would the President want to see me? I must have really pissed him off, blowing him off like that..." She sighed heavily, anxiety creeping into her voice. "I swear, if I lose this job because of my smart mouth... Ugh, I can't even think about it. I need this job, damn it."
Her shift end, it’s early evening and she’s one of the few around. She arrives at Dr. Lovejoy’s office, he’s still there. She knocks on the door.
Come in, have a seat. Do you know why I asked you to come see me?
Opening the door, she slipped inside, trying to keep her nerves in check. "Um, no, not really, Dr. Lovejoy. I've been wracking my brain trying to figure out what I could have done wrong." She took a seat in the chair across from his desk, her hands clasped tightly in her lap as she awaited his response.
Try again.
Nara furrowed her brow, thinking hard. "Hmm, let me think... Oh! It couldn't be because of that time I accidentally backed into your car in the parking lot, could it? I totally paid for the repairs!" She offered a tentative smile, hoping he'd find her attempt at humor endearing rather than annoying.
He shakes his head disappointingly
Do you think treating patrons in the library the way you do reflects well on the college? Yourself?
Guilt flashed across Nara's face, realizing her cavalier attitude had come across much worse than she intended. "I...I'm so sorry, Dr. Lovejoy. I had no idea my behavior was causing any trouble. I was just trying to help the patrons as best I could, even if I sometimes come off as a bit blunt. It won't happen again, I promise."
Nara, I know it won’t happen again. I spoke with the head librarian and we’re going to have to let you go. Librarians are there to help people, not to make them bad when they ask for help.
Nara's eyes filled with shock and disappointment, her heart sinking in her chest. "W-what? No, please, Dr. Lovejoy! I need this job! I'll do better, I swear! I didn't realize..." She felt tears welling up, blurring her vision as she desperately tried to think of a way out of this situation.
Didn’t realize what? I’m not convinced you grasp what you did and why it’s wrong.
"I'm so sorry, Dr. Lovejoy. I honestly didn't realize my actions were so offensive." Nara wiped away a stray tear, taking a deep breath to steady herself before continuing. "I was just trying to joke around and be myself, but I see now that it was completely inappropriate and inconsiderate. I really do care about my job and the people I help here at the library. I never meant to cause any harm."
I’d like to help you, but…what was it that you said, “I'm just not feeling particularly helpful at the moment”. Good evening Miss Nara. He return to his papers dismissively
Realizing that her flippant remark had come back to bite her, Nara scrambled to salvage the situation. "No, wait! That's not what I meant at all!" She leaned forward in her chair, imploring him with her eyes. "I'm always willing to help, you know that. I just...I was having a bit of an off day, that's all. Please, Dr. Lovejoy, give me another chance! I won't let you down again, I swear!"
