for the journalism inclined? | un: royals_fan | text

[apricitous]

Hello all.

I've been settling in, the same as I'm sure many of you have, but while I've taken a position to pay the bills, I've noticed a distinct lack of my previous vocation:

I was a reporter, and while I won't say I was the best one in the business where I come from, I would say that I truly believe in the power and importance of the free press. Now, I'm currently down in Wyver at the moment, but I do have an associate, the real head of this operation, who's been working on this problem from up in Olympia.

Neither of us have necessarily worked in the management of a publication before, so we're happy to sit back a little if someone with the experience would like to step forward, but we're also looking for people who are interested in working in journalism from any direction: bloggers, photographers, or the more investigation inclined.

You can ping me here and we can discuss it or we can meet up somewhere in the city as is easiest for you. I'm pretty mobile and more than flexible.

Thank you.

Comments

[apricitous]

[ Whelp, that's... certainly an idea. ]

DO I want you not to know?

Or do I just find it amusing to keep obfuscating you the same way you've done with me?

[vorrutyer]

How rude. I've been nothing but forthright with you.

[apricitous]

Is that a synonym for 'obfuscating' where you're from?

Imperial fascist state and all?

[vorrutyer]

Feudalist. Not fascist. How rude.

And all right - go on, then. Ask me any question, and I'll answer, journalist. You have unfettered access to an Emperor.

[apricitous]

Sounded pretty fascist to me. But I'll bow to your judgement on your own history.

And two things:

First, would you object to doing this in person, perhaps over tea or coffee or a meal, make it a little nicer.

And second, would this be on the record or off it? I don't want to make assumptions.

[vorrutyer]

First, I don't get out of bed for coffee or tea. Make it a drink, and I wouldn't object at all. And second, on the record, please - like I said, I'm an honest, decent man who just wants to be true to everyone. Really, the two of us are very similar, I think.

[apricitous]

Certainly.

A drink it is. Privately or out for an evening?

And when would you be free?

[vorrutyer]

Well, I typically begin my work around eight or so. In the evening, that is. So perhaps before that? Say, 5:30? And do let's go out, there are so very many pleasures I haven't yet savored. Come to Olympia, won't you?

[apricitous]

I can make my way there tonight. Though since it's Olympia, you'll have to pick the location.

Please be kind to my wallet, your Imperial Majesty. It's been a little lean lately.

[vorrutyer]

We will restrain Ourselves.

I'll text you the address when I settle on a place.

[ Which will be about 35 minutes before their scheduled meet-up, far too late to spring any sort of trap, because paranoia dies hard. ]

[apricitous]

You're too kind.

We'll meet there?

[ ooc: shall I set up a starter on his catch all? ]

[vorrutyer]

We shall.

[ ooc: that would be gorgeous + I would adore you ]

[apricitous]

I'll see you there then. Have a rest of your day.