11-19-2025, 08:40 PM
Paragon’s reception area was modern and spacious, and the woman behind the desk greeted Sage Parker with a smile as polished as she was. Her station was flanked by two impressive glass staircases leading to the mezzanine floor, and a screen above scrolled a loop of the company’s greatest achievements, glowing testimonials, and sneak peeks at cutting edge advancement and future developments.
Though he slid his invite across the desk, she did not look down at it before she spoke. “Mr. Parker, welcome to Paragon, we’re so pleased you decided to accept the invitation.”
From a concealed drawer she removed a slim holoscreen and a plastic badge with his name neatly printed across it, followed by the designation: “visitor.” Both were passed across to him.
“I have an itinerary for you right here. This morning will include a guided tour of our public areas, our museum and visitor’s hall, and a chance to ask any questions you might have about the company itself. Lunch will be provided – complimentary, of course – and there is no need to preorder. Please inform our AI, Luma, of any dietary requirements. Once you have enjoyed lunch, someone will be down to escort you to the upper offices. Mr. Haart, our CEO, would like to speak to you personally! Please ensure you wear your name badge at all times, as this will help ensure Luma can assist you as necessary. If you would like to take a seat for a few moments, one of my colleagues will be along shortly.”
Though he slid his invite across the desk, she did not look down at it before she spoke. “Mr. Parker, welcome to Paragon, we’re so pleased you decided to accept the invitation.”
From a concealed drawer she removed a slim holoscreen and a plastic badge with his name neatly printed across it, followed by the designation: “visitor.” Both were passed across to him.
“I have an itinerary for you right here. This morning will include a guided tour of our public areas, our museum and visitor’s hall, and a chance to ask any questions you might have about the company itself. Lunch will be provided – complimentary, of course – and there is no need to preorder. Please inform our AI, Luma, of any dietary requirements. Once you have enjoyed lunch, someone will be down to escort you to the upper offices. Mr. Haart, our CEO, would like to speak to you personally! Please ensure you wear your name badge at all times, as this will help ensure Luma can assist you as necessary. If you would like to take a seat for a few moments, one of my colleagues will be along shortly.”