New Backup HQ

A group of dedicated HR toiled into the wee hours of the night to make a safe working environment that is less austere and spartan for the workers. Imagine my surprise when the next morning I was told that the new HQ backup was completed. We also had new uniforms.

Me in the old uniform standing beside the new.

A red carpet greeted me as I walked to the doors. Standing in the front was a row of desks that seemed to be made out of pure gold. Columns in the resting area, I later learned, were obtained from the ruins of a temple on the island of Crete. However, a designer thought they looked better standing upside-down so he had them modified.

Roman columns before they were transported and modified for SWAT.

A bag of popcorn was later thrust to me by Lady Jesza-in, a kind gesture of welcome into the base. The popcorn had extra butter on it that was freshly melted, with a crunch and a liquid sensation in the mouth that moviegoers had enjoyed for several decades. I later learned that a popcorn machine had been obtained from a movie theater that had recently shut down.

This is making me drool...

I saw that just before she handed me the bag, Jesza-in drizzled a bit of coconut oil and sprinkled some salt on the popcorn. Now I shall repeat the steps to ensure that my home has better tasting popcorn for my houseguests during movie nights. A rare dinosaur egg is also present, having been painted black for the company's badge color.

Painted black by a bunch of specialists

A wonderful flower arrangement has been provided by the company for the ones in security. Its scents wafted through the entire headquarters, providing a rich perfumed aroma for all workers to smell. In the training room, a black-and-white checkered floor that was provided by the gracious workers of See's Candies ignited memories of chocolate and candies.

If SWAT is trying to get us off a diet, they're doing a good job.