Memento

Since Michael took on the managerial role, it’s become a challenge to pin him down for any queries. On the rare occasion I do get his attention, he hastily answers before darting off to his next appointment.

For instance, just yesterday, I sought his input on a new weapon for our game. Without missing a beat, he suggested a “Coconut Cannon.” Yet, to my surprise, when I showcased the feature today, he responded with evident frustration.

After some back and forth, he insisted he had mentioned a “Pineapple Launcher”! It’s a good thing he’s just a canary, or I might’ve faced a bigger backlash.

I often wish I had a way to record our interactions. That way, if a meeting goes south due to his fleeting attention, I’d have a playback of his exact words.

To break down my dilemma – Michael’s thoughts remain exclusively his:

class Manager {
    private var thoughts = mutableListOf<String...