if you desire the world, then come and take it

[emberserker]

[Discordia]

@ wolfsbane
Enough is enough. Who knows how long it's been in that place without a proper meeting. I propose we convene back at the base in Invidia. That'll keep the migraines and getting lost to a minimum, plus whoever the Authority is won't cotton on, I should hope.

[Invidia - Authority's Mansion]

[Wolfsbane is entirely fed up. After a few days in Avaritia (it's longer, but who knows in that place), she sends out the notification and sets up shop in the mansion back in Invidia; not too far a commute for anyone no matter where they are, and plenty of room besides. When the others arrive, she's sitting at the table, eating a plate of steak and lima bean salad. No, she didn't make any for you. Okay, those with good senses can probably smell that there's more in the kitchen, but given where they are, it seemed tacky to offer to share.]

I'm sure we've all at least come up with something by now investigating that tacky tourist trap. Share, will you?

(This is an open mingle log for everyone to share the fruits of their investigations! Have fun... or at least vent your frustrations at Avaritia's economy.)

Comments

[daughterofthemark]

I have an opportunity to get a job working in one of the towers! I only need appropriate attire, and something known as a "bank account."

[She's very proud of herself.]

[mementomoritz]

Congratulations on your employment opportunities! [Medic is sincerely happy for her.]

[daughterofthemark]

Thank you! Though I'm not certain yet whether I'll be successful. Do you know what a bank account is?

[mementomoritz]

A bank is a place where you store money or other valuable items to ensure that they're kept safe and can be retrieved later. A bank account is the store of money that you have saved up and can withdraw portions of for important things, like food or a new autoclave.

[daughterofthemark]

I see! So essentially, I must grant the bank some items to store.

[mementomoritz]

Exactly! Probably something that at least looks like it would be rare or valuable, if we don't want to be suspicious.

[daughterofthemark]

I'm not certain I have anything of that nature...

[Veil you have like 278 gems on your clothes.]

[mementomoritz]

You could probably find something at the mall in Invidia, I think?

[daughterofthemark]

I see! Perhaps I could find clothing there as well.

[mementomoritz]

Do you want to go together? We could have a shopping trip! [She's pretty certain this is how normal friendships work, right? That's a thing?]

[She is getting so good at understanding social conventions, you guys, look at how normal she is.]

[daughterofthemark]

[This is exactly how normal friendships work, she's pretty sure!]

Yes! We can try on clothes together and everything!

[mementomoritz]

I wonder what their idea of "business attire" is, here... Did they say anything specific about it?

[daughterofthemark]

Nothing specific, but I suppose we might try to dress similarly to others.

[mementomoritz]

Maybe a suit? Those are usually professional. ...I don't know how to tie a necktie, though...

[ourtomorrow]

You heard about the open positions too, Veil-san?

[ That's quite the hiring spree. In a place people don't usually like to spread their money around....

Everyone else's leads sound so potentially connected, though. Is this unrelated? ]

[daughterofthemark]

Oh, you did as well? I'll look forward to working together again!

[Connected? What's connected? That sounds like something someone who isn't Veil would pick up on.]

[ourtomorrow]

[ ....She's like this all the time, isn't she. For some reason, that thought makes Monarch smile. ] Same to you.

Have you heard anything there?

[daughterofthemark]

[Whenever possible!]

Not as of yet. My hope is that I'll learn more upon attending an interview.

[ourtomorrow]

[ Monarch nods. That...is a sensible progression, yes. ]

It was strange. Everyone I spoke to was friendly.

If the towers hide something, the employees might not know.

[daughterofthemark]

Or perhaps they don't realize its importance.

[She might. Have some experience. With that.]

[ourtomorrow]

[ Monarch is babby, so this thought seems both new and wise. ]

We'll have to be especially alert.

[ Assuming they get jobs. ]

[daughterofthemark]

And observant as well!

[Veil for one is comfortable making that assumption because who wouldn't hire them?]

[ourtomorrow]

[ That's almost the....same thing....

He's going to let it slide, though. ]

I'm particularly curious if we'll hear about the Specters from the casino or the theater. The others have descriptions, but no names....

[ He might not be talking much at this meeting, but he's listening. A lot. ]