Today on Microdosing our prompt is NEGOTIATION!
Write a story in 100 words!
Don’t forget to tag me if you follow along with the challenge.
I stared at my opponent across the table. "What are your requests?" I asked.
A piece of paper slid towards me, leaving the silence to speak for him.
Unlimited Playstation time. It said. The opponent chuckled, clearly trying to look like he had the upper hand.
I saw through his charade quickly. "The best I can do is two hours."
The opponent tilted his head. "I accept."
With hidden relief, I shook his hand, closing the deal. There were probably easier ways to make your kid clean his room, but as a negotiator myself, I enjoyed this way too much.
Raccoon note: I have a question for the parents out there. Did you or do you use some of your expertise in parenting? In any shape or form.
The Last Gamble
Tommy’s father was a notorious crook. “Double-cross me, and it's over, Father,” Tommy warned, leaning on his father’s desk. The mayor smirked, his fingers tracing a stack of dirty cash. “What if I don’t, son?” he taunted. Tommy’s fingers drummed on the desk before his right hand slipped into his pocket, retrieving a series of glossy photographs, each one a jab at the mayor’s confidence. “You’ll be in prison before lunch.” The mayor’s smirk faded. Tommy’s father grinned, knowing he’d just outsmarted the city’s top negotiator.
Another nice piece, and a nice prompt. A self-centred question however has arisen, mostly unrelated to both, this teller has noticed a habit of himself, with these prompts to never mention the prompt itself by name in the piece. It's probably fine now and again, but us it really healthy to be doing constantly.
The urge to continue in this obtuse manner is deep.