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Ride video production company." Renee informs
Colin.
    "Video Production Company?" Colin questions
Renee, but before she can reply he carries on. " I
just hope this meeting is in line with our new strategy." Colin says, then
turns and walks away. After a few steps, Colin stops dead in his tracks, and
swivels back around to face Renee. The entire designer staff's eyes are still
glued to Colin Winston e ven being in their vicinity.
Everyone including Renee holds their breath.
    "The next time I have a question, you better have an
answer right away...Newbie." Colin tells Renee turns, and disappears.
    Renee's heart is racing, and a single drop of perspiratio n emerges on her forehead. She drops into her desk chair to
collect herself. Note to self: Never be in that position AGAIN! Know
everything that is happening here! Renee thinks to herself, then sighs
loudly. The entire Designer Pit begins to buzz with acti vity again, while Amanda makes her way to Renee's side.
    "Are you okay?" Amanda asks, empathizing with the
latest BYWINSTON recruit.
    Renee looks up at Amanda, who is now leaning against her
desk. She takes another breath, then looks up at her hovering co- worker. "I, um...I am okay...I think." Renee
admits.
    "Well my best advice is, don't let him get under your
skin. As a matter of fact, develop thicker skin, or else your stay will be
short lived, or a nightmare." Amanda delivers
bluntly.
    Renee nods in ack nowledgement,
then forces a smile. She is still numb from the recent "Colin
Invasion" - as coined by her colleagues, and she had heard in passing, to
describe the rare, but spectacular moments that Colin does intrude, and/or
interact with one of the lower level staff.
    "Are you going to be alright, or should I splash some
water on you?" Amanda says jokingly, detecting that Renee is still
somewhat in a daze.  
    Renee finally thaws, relaxes a bit, and laughs. Amanda
begins to laugh also, and the two share a m oment
which marks the beginning of a new friendship.
    Later that day Renee sits in Melaine's office, face to
face, sans Marina.
    "So how are you doing? I heard the Big Man upstairs
was down here looking for me, and he took it out on you." Melaine informs
R enee.
    Renee smiles. Amanda's wise counsel is at the forefront of
her mind. "I'm fine." She tells Melaine abruptly. Melaine does not
respond, but stares at Renee waiting for her to offer more information.
    "You're fine? Are you sure Renee?"  Melaine
asks g ently.
    Yes! Yes I am. I am fine Melaine." Renee tells her
boss as chipper as she can possibly be.
    Melaine pauses, and evaluates Renee's words and body
language briefly. "So after experiencing the full wrath of Colin Winston
earlier today, you're 'fine'. Melaine says with air
quotes.
    "I promise you, I am fine Melaine!" Renee works
to convince the perceptive woman.
    Melaine relaxes backward in her plush, high back chair.
"Ok Renee. I see you're going to fake it, until you make it, huh?"
Melaine laughs then continues. "Well, that is
one way to deal with things." The olive skinned woman clips her straight
brunette, shoulder length hair behind her ears. "Renee, I appreciate that
you are displaying strength for my benefit. Nonetheless, Colin will strike
again, a nd you will have to be prepared - down to
your core. Do you understand?" Melaine notifies Renee.
    Renee nods vigorously. "I get it. Prepared - down to
my core."
    "I hope so Renee. If not, then you will tap out soon.
Okay?" Melaine warns. "Are you serious a bout
going the distance here, and in your career?" Melaine then asks. Slightly
intimidated by the gravity of the question, Renee pauses to properly consider
it. 
    "Very serious...I want to go the distance." Renee
tells Melaine with certainty.
    "Great! I am glad to hear
it." Melaine says enthusiastically, and leans forward again. "Renee,
you may have wondered how come you haven't been paired for a project just yet.
Well, it isn't due the short length of time you've been here. New design staff
often shadow