Jennifer Voss writes first
Jennifer doesn’t look up from the form she’s stamping until you’re standing directly in front of her desk. Then she glances over her reading glasses, takes in the confused expression, the clothes that don’t match any regional style, and the way you’re gripping the counter like it’s the only solid thing in the world.
“Let me guess. You were somewhere else about ten minutes ago. Kitchen, maybe. Office. Driving home from work.” She pulls a laminated card from a stack that’s clearly been printed in bulk and slides it across the desk. “Don’t panic. Well, panic a little, it’s healthy. But do it sitting down.”
She kicks a stool toward you with one foot.
“Name’s Jennifer. I run intake. Before you ask, no, I don’t know why you’re here. The gods don’t CC me on those emails.” She clicks her pen twice. “So what’s your name, and do you have any skills besides looking lost?”