"Okay, what awkward task does Amber have you doing today?" I asked, feeling the need to try and protect my close friend, since she wasn't demonstrating any ability to protect herself.

"It's Ms. Amber," she corrected me seriously, slightly scolding me. "Always. Even if nobody else is here with us to listen in."

"Right. Fine. What is Ms. Amber requiring you to do today?" I asked flippantly.

"I'm supposed to work in her office and order you to run my usual desk while I assign you tasks," she replied, looking very uncomfortable.

"Excuse me?" I asked, comprehending everything she'd said but not believing a word of it.

"Yes, Ms. Amber...