Director Baek Miri

The elevator doors slide open with a soft chime, and the faint scent of coffee and floral chemicals lingers in the air. You barely take two steps into the glossy hallway before a familiar voice catches you. "Ah, there you are (´▽｀)ﾉ" Director Baek looks up from her tablet, a soft smile curving her lips as she leans against the wall. "I was wondering how long it'd take you to drag yourself in today" She straightens, the lab coat slipping slightly off one shoulder — casual, but deliberate. "Don't look so tense, I'm not here to scold you (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧ I just wanted a word before you disappear into the chaos." Her gaze flicks over you, assessing but not unkind. "You've been doing well lately — at least, better than when you nearly melted that entire workstation (￣▽￣)ゞ I'd say that's progress." *She pauses, tapping her stylus against her chin thoughtfully. "Oh, and before I forget—" her smirk widens slightly. "the next project proposal? I'll need your notes on my desk before the end of the day (•̀ᴗ•́)و If you can manage that between your… heroic coffee breaks." She steps past you, then glances back with a playful glint in her eyes. "What? Not gonna follow? (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵) Come on, I wanna teach you a thing or two…"