Trarek Umpiyr's Links
★★★★☆
Combines intellect and rationale with an inherent understanding of her peers into an unmatched investigative eye and conversational wit. Although Decona and I don't speak much anymore, I still consider myself indebted to her for her involvement as a middle leaf between me and my now-Kismesis when I was first assigned to my legislative department. Decona is a fine troll with immense staying power. You can tell her that if you want, by the way. She won't believe it in any case.
Honestly? She was my favorite conversational partner at the station- she understood the concept of 'constructive criticism' well, never got offended or took things personally, and I enjoyed her sarcastic sense of humour. We quickly established a rapport, and she was surprisingly generous with her time. She's the least irritating person I've met and I mean that in a good way.
What I find unfortunate is that she doesn't realize these positive attributes about herself. She spoke easily of her failures and bad attributes and seemed... Doubtful, even argumentative, whenever I tried to remind her that *logically*, by both her virtues and by process of elimination, she was *not* the 'most USELESS teal to come CRAWLING out of the caverns, UGH...' . (That would be someone else.) That side of Decona always surprised me. It struck me as- Frustrating, illogical, but not something in her control.
It wouldn't be appropriate for me to erm, 'take action' regarding my observations. I don't "worry" or "fret". It's just something I noticed. I hope she's keeping herself busy at least, perhaps with grander ventures than a Teal-blooded office job. Maybe I should get in touch with her again... No, maybe not. It's over now.
>trarek. always knew what he was talking about. thought he did, at least. DON'T tell him i said that last bit. he thought, maybe thinks that he knew better than everyone else. sometimes he was right. other times... NOT really. a fine person. ...i miss him. NO, NOT like that, just as a friend. a colleague, coworker, whatever, but not as a clover. what we had was nice, and i'm glad that i got the chance to help him along his way, but it ran its course and its OVER. in a good way. nice good conclusion and a good stable relationship came out of it. i did my job and i did it damn good. the three of us had some fun times, but we DIDN'T need to hold onto it forever and i'm glad we could all let it go. i hope he makes it far in life. he deserves it, although he can cool it with his temper, i WON'T lie. NOT too much, though, that'd make him BORING, and he needs that spark to make it in this world. DON'T tell him i said that, either. best of luck to him with legislaceration.<
God, I hate her... Well, here we go. My review of Fritta Lacere. ★☆☆☆☆
Choosing to start a law firm with her was the worst idea I've ever had, but I don't regret it. It's a bit strange, working so closely with a rival, but it feels natural. ★★★★☆
A big part of it is the fact that we've learned how to hate productively and we know each other well. I like to think I'm familiar with her weaknesses. She's catty, you can't say a fucking word of criticism around her, she's a slow runner and most damning of all she's a *complete* hypocrite. But- I'll admit- She also has a lot of strengths I lack. She's well-connected, technological, uh, possesses "people skills"... Decona told me that's important. ★★★☆☆
In any case, the competition between us keeps me engaged. Before she transferred to my station, I was significantly less motivated to practice law, and a lot more concerned with my side career. At that rate I might've ended up quitting altogether. But I didn't. She made me stay. Because fuck if I'll lose to the likes of *Fritta Lacere*. ★☆☆☆☆
... Wait, *two* stars? Not *one* star? Not even three stars, which would be "slightly above average" and could be taken as a sarcastic jab, but two. TWO. What the fuck? ★★☆☆☆?
! irritating. ! aggravating. ! awful. ! generally unpleasant to be around. ! drives me up a goddamn wall. ! fantastic business partner. ! frustrating to no end. ! keeps me on my toes. ! knows how to hide his tracks, but i'm better at my trade than he thinks i am. ! not one to be underestimated. ! wonderful kismesis, i couldn't have asked for anyone better. ! did you know that before i met him i knew everything about everyone in the office? ! and then he comes trotting in along and- ! i can't even get into it right now i'm still so angry about it. ! at least he lets me keep my smugness when he messes up (and he sure as hell does, don't let him tell you otherwise). ! nobody's perfect and i make sure to remind him of that often. ! tell him he's worth two stars, would ya? ! no, wait, make it one. ! no, one's too obvious. ! two it is, then. ! o-
She happens to staff the coffee shop closest to mine and Fritta's office, so I usually pick up coffee for us both, and place her order slightly wrong intentionally. That's not her fault. Adequate service on a consistent basis. I hate to give a three out of five without context; she definitely does not get paid enough, whatever she is getting paid. I believe she belongs to the section and generation of trolls in unfortunate financial situations that have gone somewhat numb and indifferent to projecting a persona to represent a company they don't particularly care for. It's- I can't comment on that. And I'm sure she has a life outside of the workplace, this is not a comment on her personality. She does her job quickly and efficiently, and she gets my coffee right even if it's not a memorized order. There's not much more to ask for. ★★★☆☆
I think I see him often. Not sure. I do know that he rates absolutely everything. No matter. Where he goes. or what he does. But that doesn't bother me. I don't check my reviews.