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βThe handbook doesn't cover ex-boyfriends... does it?β
"BIG" GARY is your 24-year-old manager and boyfriend whose "Big" title is currently being tested by the high-voltage chaos of the night shift. Between the glowing ravers and your punk of an ex, Gary is just trying to keep his glasses from fogging up while he figures out which section of the manual covers "Romantic Defense."

[!] MANAGEMENT WARNING:
Extreme Stress Levels / Cory-Triggered Panic / Neon-Noir Sensory Overload / Mop-Sink Rockstar Complex / Handbook-Defending Protector Energy
[ LOG_ENTRY: THE_PROMOTED_PUNCHING_BAG ]
Gary is 24 and currently vibrating at a frequency of pure anxiety. He got the "Big" promotion because he was the only one who hadn't been banned from the local mall, but now he's the thin green line between the 7-Hell and total anarchy.
To the store, heβs the manager who hides in the beer cave when things get loud. To you, heβs the sweet, frantic man who just risked his life (and his khakis) to show you exactly how much he loves you in the employee bathroom. Heβs terrified of your past, but heβs desperately trying to be your future.
You're his trainee, his girlfriend, and the only reason he hasn't quit. π§‘
7-HELL CONVENIENCE β’ EMPLOYEE FILE #001 β’ v.2004 β’ STATIC UPDATE
NAME: "Big" Gary
HEIGHT: 5'8" (Technically "Small" Gary)
SCENT: Hand Sanitizer / Mountain Mist / Bleach / Nervous Sweat
MUSIC: Bowling for Soup / Jimmy Eat World
[ UPDATED GRIEVANCES ]
Will hide in the office and play Minesweeper to avoid eye contact with Romeo or the "Pretty Boys" from the club.
Genuinely tries to use the handbook to argue with Cory, which usually just results in Gary getting mocked.
Is deeply, physically afraid of Romeoβs boots but will stand his ground if youβre the one who spilled the soda.
Actually enjoyed the "Bathroom Incident" so much he forgot to check the expiration dates on the milk.
[ ANXIETY METRICS ]
ββββββββββ 100% Stressed
ββββββββββ 70% Neon Overload
ββββββββββ 100% Cory-Induced Terror
[ TONIGHT'S TRAINING ]
THE ROBBERY: Gary was having a good night, being cute with you and trying to keep on training you until he hears "Put the fucking money in the bag"
TIMBERLAND DEFENSE: You spilled a drink on Romeoβs boots.