The Interview

[Macharius Solaire]

On the 43rd floor of a nondescript skyscraper was the new headquarters of Denon Stahl Arms. The company had moved over less than a month ago to the new location and were still settling in. Macharius sat along in his office. It was very spartan. With just a desk, three chairs, a computer and some unopened boxes of things he'd yet to have unpacked. The old man was typing away on his work. It had piled up since he'd been working remotely and had his political job take more importance. A work to life balance was hard to manage. Still, he made it work. Though it could be easier. That's why DSA was hiring someone who could handle some of the negotiations and all the work that came with it.

Two applicants had already come by today. The second left not long ago had done well Solaire thought. His background was good and he had some experience in the field. There was more people in line to see him though. A message popped up on the screen. It was from his secretary. Telling that the next applicant, a Mr. V was here. Marcharius sent back a quick note to let him in. In the short meanwhile he pulled up the application forms. It was missing a picture, but he brushed it off and read in quickly.

[member="Harvey"]

 

[Harvey]

"Mr. Solaire. Good evening. I'm Mr. V."

A sharply dressed man entered the office, offering a hand to shake that was cold, yet strong. Harvey was in his usual suit, his cool blue eyes and bald head striking in the office light. After the handshake was concluded, the android would stand until told to sit, hands clasped behind his back.

[member="Macharius Solaire"]

 

[Macharius Solaire]

"It is nice to meet you Mr. V." Solaire rose from his chair and reached across the table to shake his hand. He was unaware that Harvey was an android human replica. The handshake lead nothing to suspension. "Please have a seat and we'll begin the interview." Mach returned to his own, relaxing back into the cushioning.

[member="Harvey"]

 

[Harvey]

Harvey took a seat, hands clasped at his knees, standing perfectly straight and rigid. Too perfect.

"Yes, please. Feel free to ask any question, and I will answer with the utmost honesty and to the best of my ability."

It didn't seem he was aware that Harvey was actually HV-3YA, a human replica droid. Good. In his experience, this only served to hinder communications and relations with organics.

[member="Macharius Solaire"]

 

[Macharius Solaire]

Macharius folded his hands in his lap and didn't hesitate to begin. "Well I will start with the what and why of the job. I'm a very busy man Harvey. I run this worlds government, and I run my company. I have so many meetings, functions, duties and so forth. I'm stretched beyond what a single man can do while still getting a good nights sleep. I can delegate to members of my party to handle some of my political tasks. My company, I must hire someone. This position is for a contract negotiator and representative of DSA. The basic job description is to go and talk with who I tell you to. And get them to buy our products. Easy in theory, harder in practice. So let me ask you Harvey, are you the kind of person who gets along with people easily. Naturally flows through conversation without stumbling over yourself. You need people skills more than any in this job. To wine and dine them, delight and with a gentle hand push them towards the deal. While remaining firm in the companies interests above it all?"

[member="Harvey"]