Intended to be developed into a longer story, but let’s face it, that’s not going to happen soon. In the meantime, enjoy what actually exists.

“Fine. I’m off to another plane of existence - sod the lot of you.”

Karen looked at Steve and acted like she couldn’t see him being gradually engulfed by a bright white light.

“I’m sorry, Steve, if you wanted to add an agenda item then you should have mailed it in 24 to 48 hours before the meeting with appropriate paperwork. If you want to do that, you’ll need to wait until we get to AOB and propose a motion.”
“Fuck off, Karen.”

The fierce white glow of enlightenment swallowed Steve up and he winked out of existence, leaving the participants of the meeting largely dazed and confused. To her credit, Karen took it all in her stride and just leaned over to make an aside that was directed at her assistant but clearly intended to make a point to everyone in attendance.

“Can you just minute that Steve has left the meeting partway through, without making apologies? Thanks. Alright, people, back to the agenda, and up next is item four - the redesign of the procurement request forms. Now, we have seven subitems here so let’s start at the beginning with paper colour. Anthony, I know you’ve been pushing for salmon, but Brenda would like to make the case for pastel yellow, and I believe you both have PowerPoints prepared on your reasoning?”