Only Human Chapter 8 - Sneak Preview

“Hope she knows how to read,” Synergy scoffed as she watched the paper emerge from the printer next to her desk.

“I’m certain she does,” returned Bon Bon as she grabbed the paper from the printer, taking a moment to examine it. “Press responses look good.”

“But?” Synergy asked, eyes looked straight at Bon Bon.

Bon Bon returned the look. “But I’m not a hundred percent certain that Lyra will agree.”

“Good,” Synergy returned as she slumped back into her chair. “About time something happened she didn’t like.”

Bon Bon glared at Synergy, ignoring the beautiful morning canterlot skyline behind her. “You’re starting to sound bitter in your old age.”

“No, I’m just anxious.”

“About what?”

Synergy sighed. “The premier’s in a week. So far, the production staff has consisted of a college graduate, a country hick, a pompous chain smoker, wannabe animators and D.J. I’m certain whose blood-alcohol level is 90%.” Her sight was fixed on Bon Bon again. “And then there’s you. You’ve made every conceivable bad decision ever since Heartstrings walked through the door.”

Bon Bon scoffed. “She’s a better leader than you give her credit for. She’s pretty human when it comes down to it.

Synergy was frozen in place. “I’m not sure if I can form a response to that... You’re telling me that she’s a better leader than me because she’s ‘human?’”

Bon Bon tucked the press paper into her saddle bag before turning for the door. Before walking, she looked back over her shoulder. “I’d rather be human than whatever you are.”

With the door shut, Synergy was left alone, staring blankly in the direction of the door. Sighing, she laid back into her chair, her face gazing up at the ceiling. The peaceful silence was broken by the sound of Structuring pushing his way through the same door that Bon Bon had just left through.

“Miss Synergy, are alright,” Structuring asked.

Synergy didn’t respond, she just kept gazing upwards, breathing deeply. Structuring took his normal seat by her side.

“Karen, is everything OK?”

Synergy’s head dropped down to normal level. A few more seconds and she was facing Structuring. “What time is Heartstrings’ interview scheduled for?”

“I believe around one... ish?”

Synergy smiled. “Would you be a dear and bring it up when it’s being broadcasted?”

“Sure,” said Structuring. “May I ask why?”

Structuring felt a tingle down his spine when he took a moment to absorb the sight in front of him. Synergy, with a faint smile, and a small shadow cover part of her face.

“Morale support.”