Charlie the Rooster strutted confidently into the office, a briefcase clutched in his beak. The receptionist did a double take, unsure if she was seeing things. Her eyes widened as Charlie nodded politely before making his way to the interview room, his feathers glistening under the sun's rays.
Inside, Mr. Thompson, the manager, sat reviewing some documents. He looked up as the door opened and nearly dropped his pen. Mr. Thompson blinked, trying to comprehend the sight of a rooster standing before him. "Uh, do you know you're a rooster?"[/@ch_2_d] he finally managed to ask. "Yes," replied [@ch_1]Charlie smoothly, setting his briefcase down with a thud, "I'm here for the job."
Charlie fluffed his feathers, exuding confidence. "I can wake up early, work hard, and always get things done before anyone else," he declared, his beady eyes meeting Mr. Thompson's. There was a moment of silence before Mr. Thompson chuckled, more out of surprise than amusement. "What job are you applying for?" he inquired, raising an eyebrow.
Charlie grinned, revealing a hint of mischief in his eyes. "I'm applying to be the office alarm clock," he announced proudly. Mr. Thompson leaned back in his chair, intrigued by the boldness of this feathered candidate. "Tell me more," he said, gesturing for Charlie to continue.
Charlie explained how his crowing could bring a sense of punctuality and enthusiasm to the office. "Imagine starting the day with a natural alarm, boosting morale and productivity," he suggested. Mr. Thompson listened intently, imagining the unique addition to the mundane office routine. "It's certainly... unconventional," he admitted, his curiosity piqued.
After a thoughtful pause, Mr. Thompson nodded. "Alright, we'll give it a shot," he decided, extending a hand—or rather, a finger—to shake. Charlie clucked happily, accepting the gesture, his feathers ruffling with excitement. As Charlie left, the office buzzed with whispers of the rooster who dared to dream differently. It was the dawn of a new alarm, and everyone was eager to see how this feathered twist would play out.
