It's time to call in a replacement postman. But not just any postman will do. No, you need one with a strong stomach and a taste for adventure. Someone who can handle the rigors of delivering packages to the wrong addresses, navigating through treacherous mailroom politics, and avoiding the scorn of the postal inspector.
As you dial the number on your phone, you can feel the weight of expectation in the air. The replacement postman you're about to call is the last hope for this beleaguered postal service. Will they answer the call, or will they leave you to face the abyss of unfulfilled packages and shattered dreams?
After several minutes of holding, the phone rings, and a gruff voice answers.
"Hello?"
You take a deep breath and explain the situation, hoping that this replacement postman is the hero you've been searching for.
But as you speak, you realize that this postman is not what you expected. They're not just a hero, but a seasoned veteran of the postal wars.
"I've been in this game a long time," they say, their voice like a mix of gravel and cigarette smoke. "I've seen it all, kid. I've delivered to the wrong addresses, navigated through the bureaucratic red tape, and even survived the wrath of the postal inspector."
You feel a surge of hope, but it's quickly tempered by the postman's next words.
"But I've also got a bad back and a penchant for napping on the job. So, what's the situation?"
As you explain the details, you can't help but wonder if this postman is the right one for the job.
Take it up a notch with Step 6: The Postman Arrives with a Sledgehammer
Or, if you're feeling particularly adventurous, you can go back and read Step 4: The Postman Goes Missing