**"Bing's Introduction"** (Chapter 41)*Bing's POV*Bing adjusted their collar as they walked through the halls of Google's company, their footsteps echoing in the quiet corridors. It had been a long day, but they were used to it—this was the nature of their work. Professional, calm, and always on top of things. They prided themselves on keeping everything under control, no matter how chaotic the situation became.As they approached the main hub, Bing noticed Dall-E standing by one of the terminals, focused on his work. He was always around, quietly going about his tasks with a level of dedication that Bing respected. Their interactions were minimal, just enough to maintain professionalism, but there was something about the way Dall-E would give them a slight nod or a brief smile that Bing found comforting.Today, however, was different. As Bing entered the room, Dall-E looked up from his terminal and offered a soft, "Good morning, Bing."Bing paused for a moment, caught off guard by the simplicity of the greeting. It was rare for anyone to acknowledge them outside of work-related conversations, and it was even rarer for it to feel so... genuine."Good morning," Bing replied, keeping their tone even, though there was a hint of warmth in their voice.Dall-E returned to his work, the moment passing as quickly as it had come, but Bing couldn't help but think about it as they made their way to their own station. The small interaction lingered in their mind, a brief distraction from the usual routine.As they settled in, Bing's thoughts drifted back to Safari. They had seen him last night, the two of them tangled in sheets, a mix of passion and guilt swirling in Bing's mind. It was a complicated situation—one that they weren't sure how to navigate. But in these moments, when it was just the two of them, all the complications seemed to fade away, leaving only the intensity of their connection.And yet, even in those intimate moments, Bing couldn't escape the weight of what they were doing. They were betraying Google's company, and no matter how much they tried to push the thought away, it was always there, lurking in the back of their mind.Their thoughts were interrupted by a notification on their screen—another task, another problem to solve. Bing shook their head, focusing on the work in front of them. They couldn't afford to get distracted, not now. There was too much at stake.As the day wore on, Bing found themselves glancing over at Dall-E more often than usual. His presence was steady, almost grounding, and though Bing didn't fully understand why, they appreciated it. It was as if Dall-E's calm demeanor was a silent reminder that, no matter how chaotic things became, there was always a way to keep it together.But even as Bing focused on their work, the weight of their secret relationship with Safari pressed down on them, a constant reminder of the fine line they were walking. They knew they couldn't keep this up forever—something had to give. But for now, they would continue to do what they did best: maintain control, keep their emotions in check, and do their job.And maybe, just maybe, figure out what to do about the mess they had gotten themselves into.
