I commissioned  melociraptor for this one, which was a real treat. Thanks so much, LS!
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There's a bit of a photo shoot in progress at the Shift-Tec labs! Every business of sufficient size will eventually collect people with a special combination of artistic tendencies and corporate cheerleading, the sort of people who dream of putting together the perfect brochure. There's something about that particular confluence of skills and goals which tends to lead a person to produce material with a very particular feel across whatever institutions it shows up in. Smiling folks from all different species and backgrounds coming together for a shared goal. Probably standing in a semicircle under a tree, or perhaps even laughing together at a picnic table! How harmonious!

In fact, here come Executive Director Cellina Longfeather and Senior Researcher Viola Nyctanassa, just out from a meeting! Now here's a couple of folks who will fit very well together in the "People of Shift-Tec" spread the Personnel department is working on! Their backgrounds could scarcely be more different, but look what great partners they make in the business world! Right this way, ladies. Please stand in front of this backdrop. Smile for the camera, aaaand... perfect!