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me.”
    “I agree.” Janet peered at his blank screen and cocked her head. “I thought you had made progress on this project. You’re supposed to be working on the Earth and Sea logo right?”
    Craig huffed and minimized the screen. “I deleted everything. None of it is any good. I should have pushed the issue with the client to hand the job off. I’m not suited for this kind of artwork.”
    Janet shook her head. “Give the job to Kevin like I told you to the other day. He’s intrigued by this project. Why are you hammering yourself with a job you clearly hate?
    The five of us got together because we each bring our own particular artistic vision to the mix.”
    She was right, but he still couldn’t let go of the idea that handing the job over would feel like quitting. “I want to try.. If I can visualize the concept I’m sure the actual work of designing the logo will come easily.”
    “I’ll never understand boys and your egos. You don’t ask for directions, compare your dick sizes, swig beer, and watch football. You always have to be right even though you are wrong ninety percent of the time.” Janet stood up, placing her hands on her hips.
    Craig pouted with theatrical hurt. “I never swig beers. I always chug them.”
    “Oh for fuck’s sake.” Janet smacked Craig on the back of his head and ruffled his hair. “Go into my office and introduce yourself to Boris. You’ll be the artist assigned to this client. I’ll give you two a few minutes to talk before I come back in. You are much better at buttering up clients. Once you’ve landed him, I can handle the logistics.”
    Craig smiled, but still wasn’t happy about giving up the bed and breakfast job. But Janet was right, this job was perfect for him. He needed to cheer himself up. Meeting with a new client while in a bad mood would not serve him or the company well.
    Giving Janet shit always cheered him up. “Hey, if you’re already going to be in the kitchen, grab me a coffee.”
    “Certainly, sir. Would you like anything else?” Janet shot him an exaggerated expression of servitude.
    “Yeah. Make it snappy.”
    She smiled and turned on her heels. “I’ll be right in with your coffee, smartass.”
    Craig winked at her and headed to Janet’s office. Boris stood and turned when Craig entered. “Hello Mr. Stanton. I was speaking with Janet and she told me we may 24

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    be working together on your project. My name is Craig Harper. It’s nice to meet you.”
    Craig extended his hand.
    Boris smiled, returning Craig’s handshake firmly and with confidence. “The name’s Boris. Mr. Stanton was my overbearing father. I always look around whenever I hear someone use my last name wondering whether he’s standing somewhere in the room.”
    “Well, I’m pleased to meet you Boris. I noticed you looking at some of my drawings when you came in. I assume you want an artist with a modern slant to his work?” Craig had heard the entire conversation, but good business was to let the client talk.
    “Yes. I’m a contractor and also do some of my own construction. However, I want to shift my focus towards remodeling home and condo interiors. Although I will still build homes, I would like the homes I build to be in selective, natural areas and for the house designs to be sharp and crisp, but to blend in with the natural surroundings.”
    Boris became animated as he spoke and Craig decided he was going to enjoy working with him. Not only did the man have a vision of what he wanted, but he was impassioned as well.
    “I have to say I’m impressed, Boris. Our job is much easier when the client can be as specific as possible about what they want. Do you mind if I ask a few questions?”
    Boris seemed eager to engage in a discussion of his work. “Of course. Ask away.”
    “You say the homes you build should have a modern tone, but you want them to blend in with natural surroundings. How do you envision making modern homes