The Origin of My Dreams

Chapter 2

Vladimir had managed to half-heartedly finish his paper work in time for his meeting. The meeting was standard and boring. Nothing new or interesting was announced.

The meeting was dismissed, but a voice called out, "Romania, could you stay for a moment?" Vladimir turned to see one of his bosses.

"Of course," he answered "What is it you need?"

"It's about our computer system." Vladimir froze, why was he so nervous? "Other than your attempts to remotely hack into our system-"

"Why was I suspended anyway?" The nation interrupted.

"It doesn't matter. We found a virus, codename ALPHA." The man looked serious, Vlad tried to look equally as serious.

"So... what does this ALPHA virus do?" Vlad replied slowly.

"Nothing. Absolutely nothing, it is just there!" The boss vigorously continued

"Then why are you telling me about it?" A blank face stared back at Vladimir.

"I just thought it was suspicious-"

"What is so suspicious about a virus named ALPHA that is infecting top secret government computer systems, that does absolutely nothing?" Silence. "I thought so." Tired, and ready to go home (even though it was only 5:34) Vladimir started out the door.

"I think we should still try to be safe and figure out more about this virus." His boss called after him. Romania stopped and turned around.

"You are new here, are you not?"

"Well-"

"I do not know your name, which is kinda bad for me. Are you my boss? That is just what I assumed you are. Now that I think about it, who are you? I do not recall ever seeing you." Vladimir remarked quickly.

"My name is Arcos-"

"The paper man!"

"Uh, sure. And I've been working here for two months. I used to work in secret services-"

"No need," Vladimir winked "I will research you when I get home." and with that he left Mr. Arcos.