Weave Of Fate: Rock My World

Team

Xia/Grace POV

The last few days have been very busy, but in a good way.  The work space and office, I've been given for myself and team, lets in lots of natural light and is big enough that we all have room to work properly.

My team all arrived last night, I forgot about jet lag though.  Only myself, Lisa, Trish and Lou Lou are going into work with me today.  They all like the living accommodation that Shen sorted for them.

Stewart and Doug are sleeping off the jet lag.  "Boss what do you want us to get started on?" Lisa asks "I've been asked to work on a line of clothing that will target the late teens, early 20's in both sex's" I tell them.

"Casual wear?" Trish asks "mainly but with some formal wear as well.  So, I will need to see research on both.  Also Lou Lou, I want you to go to the clubs and take pictures of the clubbers.  Trish can you research fabrics? I'm thinking of using some newer fabrics that stretch and will be used for sports or leisure" I tell them

"OK Boss" they all say together.  We arrive and I take them to the front desk, so their work ID's can be printed.  "Morning Ms. Grace" the woman behind the desk greets.

"Just call me Grace please?" I instruct and she nods.  Once they all have their IDs, I take them up to our work space.  "This has just been installed as an added security.  Here step up to the screen" I say as as I key in to add them. 

Once they have all been added, we go inside and I show them around.  "Great the break area, has sofa's that can double up as beds when working late" Trish says seeing the large break area. 

"There is also a small kitchen fitted with sink, microwave and toaster oven.  There is also a full sized fridge, water cooler that has both hot and cold water.  I asked for Stew's expresso machine" I explain

"I like the fact that they've got a shower in the washroom" Lisa says "they do?" I question as I've been using my own bathroom and didn't notice the shower in the shared WC.

"Yeah, the last stall isn't a toilet but a shower" she informs me, I nod my head smiling as I won't have to share mine now.  "Right pick which stations you want to work at, but I've made that one for Stew" pointing to the one closest to mine.

"Better have that one be Doug's then?" Lou Lou says pointing to the one nearest to Stew's and next to the window.

"You can log into the company internet by using your employee ID number.  You then follow the instructions to set up your own password, email and so on" I instruct, "I'll be in my office if you need anything.  Oh, and there is a map of the building on your computers.  The café is on the 5th floor and is better than the one in the lobby and the cafeteria is on the 4th floor.  You'll need your IDs to get the company discount" I inform them before walking back to my office.

I get to work trying to organise my thoughts on the new collection and the direction I'm thinking of.  I remember reading somewhere of a new fabric that was just shown and search for the article online.

Once I've got a basic idea of what I want included in the collection.  I call Lisa into my office "hey do you know anyone that would do well as a secretary slash runner?" I ask her as she knows so many people.

"Umm, I have a cousin that has just finished her college diploma? I could ask her? If she's not interested, I'll ask my Aunt as she will know someone that will fit the job" she says I nod and thank her.

"My brother was asking about you and wondering if you'll be free later?" she asks

"I forgot to text him back! I'll text him now, I'm going to busy for a while yet.  I'll let Connor know that we'll try and drop by for a meal as soon as we can" I tell her