This is the Wrong World!

Chapter 13.3 - Contract

Flora Fauna nervously smoothed her skirt as she waits in a luxurious waiting area. The only sound heard is soft soothing music emerging from hidden speakers and the clacking of keys. The secretary looks up as Flora meets her gaze. "Mr. Noir, will see you now, Miss Fauna," the secretary dutifully said before returning to finish drafting a letter for Mr. Noir, her boss.

Flora climbs to her feet and trots carefully across the floor not wanting to damage anything with her hooves. With care, she opens and shuts the door to only find herself in a large office with a wonderful view. Ignoring the neat shelves on the side filled with books in the center of the room is a large desk with two seats before it. Seated at the desk is a man neatly dressed all in black typing away.

Before Flora can further approach, the man glances up at her and says, "Aw, please do not mind me. My apologies but I was just finishing a bit of work, please have a seat, Miss Fauna, I shall only be a minute."

Flora complies as she tries not to gaze around the room, but rather stares at the nameplate on the desk that reads, "Mr. Noir." And as promised exactly a minute later, the typing comes to a halt. Mr. Noir opens a portfolio and says, "Now, Miss Fauna, it is my understanding, that you have some questions before taking the position, is that correct?"

Flora firmly says, "Yes, Mr. Noir, I do. Mainly concerning my pay and regarding my being a satyr. Is the employer aware of my being part of the satyr family?"

"That is not a problem, Miss Fauna. The employer is aware and finds no issues with that. Regarding your wages and benefits, I have them right here. Please read them over carefully and check if they are to your liking," Mr. Noir calmly said as he handed over the portfolio to her.

Flora takes the portfolio and begins to read. Her eyes widen at the wages and benefits being offered. They sound too good to be true. She narrows her eyes and carefully says, "Mr. Noir, it is my understanding this is a legal operation?"

"Of course, Miss Fauna."

"The wages and benefits are outrageous Mr. Noir for the position. I am not certain I can accept under these terms and conditions. I would like to meet the employer in person before I make up my mind," Flora retorted.

Mr. Noir solemnly studies her as Flora firmly gazes back. "Very well," Mr. Noir said, before rising to his feet and walking out the door. Fauna gazes with confusion at being left alone when the door opens to reveal a too tall, thin woman closing the door behind her.

The woman though neatly dressed her face conveys an air of arrogance that cannot be hidden. But surprisingly enough, the woman did not take a seat across the desk, but rather across from Flora. The woman calmly says, "I was told you had questions. Very well, I'm here to answer them."

Flora composes herself and pointedly says, "Miss-, before we start, I want to make it clear, that I have no intention of being a sexualized object nor will I engage in such actions with humans who view me as an animal rather than a beast. I am strictly being hired to be a manager for an auction house. Which will be legal and law binding and will not have any trade with the black-market.

As for my question, why me? Why not hire a human or denizen such as an elf? Without a doubt, they will bring in clients merely because of their looks," Flora pointedly said noticing a small twitch on the woman's face at the mention of Elves.

"First most, allow me to introduce myself, I am Izo Reed. Regarding your comment, I completely agree with you. I have no interest in using for such things other than strictly your position and as for trading with the black market that will not happen. But will you be fine with handling an anonymous alchemist? The alchemist will be legally working for us but wishes to remain anonymous," Miss Reed firmly answered as Flora moved to respond.