New people

Adeline, who sits opposite me at work, has been moved to another table with the arrival of a new colleague. I really enjoyed Ade's company and was sorry to lose her neighbourliness. This must be my 5th new neighbour in the two years I worked here.

I grumbled to Ade: The new people are always put to sit opposite me when they join the company. Why har? Management think I can help to break them, isssit?

Ade's eyes widened suddenly at my remark, like it never occurred to her.