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There have always been two absolute Rules—and yes, it has always been the employees' consensus with which to refer to them with a capitalised 'R' for emphasis—within the halls of the Williams-Jones corporation. These Rules have always been passed from a pair of eagerly gossiping lips to another, until the time came when they were thus rooted deep into the minds of every employee.

They are oft summarised with two simple words, and held fast within their memory by each member of the renowned company—lest they break one, and thus be removed from their place within the esteemed organisation.

The first Rule is known by the word 'Fealty'. It simply speaks of the mandatory obedience of each employee to their lone leader, and none other. It speaks of the true faith they must uphold with their every duty to the company, for the success of the corporation as a whole.

To break this Rule is synonymous to committing treachery against their beloved leader, as well as a betrayal against every member of the company. Therefore, those who have broken this Rule are immediately fired after their leader has concluded his thorough investigation and declared the perpetrator guilty of his or her crime.

It is because of the first Rule that the Williams-Jones corporation has never suffered through any scandal brought about by its employees, which adds to their almost legendary fame throughout the business world.

The second, and heretofore the most prioritised of the two absolute Rules has always been known by this word—'Aegis'. Unlike the first Rule, which demands loyalty to the company's leader and him alone, the second Rule does not proclaim the same idea. No, 'Aegis' had been created and implemented when the most recent leader of the corporation rose to power. The rule in itself merely calls forth a duty from every employee, whether they be of high rank or not, and that is to protect the Omega mate of their CEO.

Simple as it seems, 'Aegis' has continued to baffle many regarding its implementation. Many have attempted to discuss as to why the great CEO of the acclaimed corporation even deigned to create such a policy, even going to the extent as to make it not only one of the two Rules of the organisation, but as the Rule that is prioritised above all.

It is in this way that many an experienced journalist has sought to pry the reasons behind the implementation of the infamous second Rule. Most have inferred that the answer lies within the hands of the CEO's elusive Omega mate, whom the public has never known the name of. And yet, despite it having been years since its creation, none have succeeded in finding out the truth behind the popularly called 'Mystery' of the famed corporation. For its notorious fame in the depths of the internet, the investigation behind the truth of the'Mystery of the Second Rule' has been likened to a modern-day search for the Holy Grail, as popularised by many internet conspiracy theorists and the like.

Toris Laurinaitis has heard of this 'Mystery', and with it the knowledge of the Williams-Jones corporation's absolute Rules. And as he stares down the wide, highly polished halls of the esteemed edifice which is the organisation's headquarters, he feels uneasy, almost apprehensive. He's but a mere intern, he thinks, and yet he swallows thickly all the same as he looks upon his mentor, a highly respected journalist despite his unorthodox methods.

With a bright grin, the Polish man takes hold of Toris' right upper arm, digging his nails into the Lithuanian Beta's suit as he drags him along behind him. Toris fails to suppress a sigh as Feliks Lukasiewicz chatters brightly to the equally peppy receptionist, whose nametag proclaims him to be named 'Feliciano'.

He looks around, becoming increasingly uncomfortable as he notices several curious glances shot their way, and he self-consciously glances back to his mentor, who has now let go of his arm in preference to gesticulating quite widely and energetically.