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"Your mobile isn't working and it is due to you dropping it in the bathtub. It's fried and there is nothing I can do to fix it. I would suggest a replacement but you would break it. So why don't you go away and find your guardian because it's clear to me that you need someone to hold your hand in life."
Edward gleefully watched the customer storm away, not noticing his supervisor approach him.
"Edward," stated Mychala. "You're in customer service for now because we're short-staffed. It does not mean you can be mean to the customers. Even if they are idiots, you can't tell them that to their face. I mean I've had like five complaints."
Drawing her close to him, Edward rested his arm on her shoulder. "I did say to you that you'd regret moving-"
"Yes, you did," Mychala interrupted. "But as I pointed out everyone needs to spend time on the shop floor, not just in their area, so that we don't have problems when it comes to shift coverage. So stop insulting the customers. If you want you can repair some small items here. After a while I'll consider moving you back into repairs."
Edward considered her proposal. "Fine. No more insults and then I'll have peace and quiet. No more dunderheads in my vicinity to aggravate me."
Shaking her head, Mychala sighed, "That's all I ask, Edward... you know what, I have no clue why you work here. It's clear this sort of thing is below you." And with that Mychala walked off, leaving Edward to his thoughts.
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Collapsing onto his futon, Edward groaned. All day he dealt with imbeciles and he hated it. The way they couldn't comprehend simple everyday things.
The only saving grace was that he was leaving his job soon so he could start on his plans. Glancing at his bookcase, he thought of the hidden room behind it; it was technically a cupboard, concealing his various ideas and notes that resided there.
Just a few more weeks and Edward would have all the materials and money that he needed.