text | un: panther

[burglarize]

[ After the murmurs of job opportunities began to mix through the idle chit chat of the refugees, Ann wanted to get a few questions out to the people who may or may not have already started work. ]

Soooo... this whole jobs thing...
It's not as easy as it seems, right? I know we're suppose to work our asses off to make sure they keep the people in Thesa safe, but — has anyone had experience working with something like... that? Guards, scholars, and uh... adult workers.... It all sounds like some weird characters from a fantasy novel or something. Cliche, but given the past few weeks? Totally legit.

I guess I'm wanting to ask: how are you knowing you're a good "fit" for one of these jobs? Back home, I was...

[ She wants to say model, but she doesn't really give the deets too much. ]

Let's just say the closest I got to any of these kind of jobs were reading Shakespeare in school.

If you know of any normal jobs or have any pointers on talking with the recruiters, let me know!!! My skills include fashion, picking good places to eat, and persevering through unlikely circumstances! o(^▽^)o

Comments

voice; un:archer

[fakers]

[ archer is probably one of the last people in the world who should be giving anyone professional advice, but here he is anyway. ]

It seems you're taking this a bit too seriously. Ultimately, these jobs are just a cover, aren't they? A way for us to blend into this world and get information. Whether or not you excel at it is secondary. As long as you do a passable job, there shouldn't be any issues.

Though if you find that what you've picked isn't a good fit, you can always just do something else. [ probably? well, he's pretty sure none of these positions involve blood pacts. ] Or... how did you put it? "Persevere through unlikely circumstances."

voice

[burglarize]

[ this is why we can't have nice things. ]

Wouldn't being bad at something blow my cover and ruin the chances of getting information? It's kind of like an acting role — if you can't act (which I can!), then you don't make the audience believe you're that character.

[ Narrator voice: she can not act. ]

...Don't use what I say against me?!

voice

[totheno1]

Considering the...history the Nanjo corporation had, I did see first-hand what science can create in the wrong hands. I'm not much of a friend of becoming nothing more than a common guard either...

[He's not even gonna bother mentioning the whole adult worker thing.]

...preserving through unlikely circumstances seems to be a theme with many of us.

voice

[burglarize]

It doesn't seem like there's any - like, normal jobs. A friend of mine from back home works a ton of odd-ended jobs. Part time and stuff but at least they made more sense.

[ She shows some hesitance: ]

..Yeah, I mean we all survived being dropped from the sky, so. Guess that's not a special skill.

text; un: RHY5-W1NZ

[rhygret]

Why even worry about all that stuff? You don't have to work for all those big-shots. Sure you could bluff your way into a position but there's plenty of opportunity in the rest of the city. I've got a pre--ty sweet thing going on the in market right now.

Sure people and cities need protecting but those places also need business right? So there's nothing wrong earning a bit of money instead of going out to fight I don't know, orcs or whatever.

[burglarize]

I worry because I'm focused on not majorly screwing things up. Part of my whole initiative is about keeping someone safe. I just don't want to risk anything going wrong.

[ What a shock, everyone doesn't want to screw it up. ]

It's not even about the fighting and guard stuff! The jobs I was good at back home aren't even an option here. So, I'm kind of stuck.

Like. At square one.

un: KISS

[kissintime]

no no and no.

id work at the brothel but im pretty sure id be required to strip and have sex at some point for weirdos so im not goin for that. there are other jobs around olympia you can get anyway, they probably just dont pay as good.

un: let me KISS u *

[burglarize]

THE BROTHEL IS THE LAST PLACE I WANT TO EVEN CONSIDER. I can only imagine skeevy people go there!

[ Sorry, she's a teen girl and really uncomfortable with the prospect of sex right now. ]

I mean, the courtesans in history were notorious for having all the good deets but...
still. Yeah, no.

Where are you looking then? Olympia is a big place...

text / un: chocobro

[punshots]

[ Stubbornly determined to help as usual, Prompto spends a few moments thinking over her qualifications and the sort of jobs that might fit her here. He'd picked up the odd gig or two over the last couple of weeks to help pay the (ramen) bills, so he can speak from experience. Marginally so, at least. ]

okay, picture this.
a travel guide, but one who also rates people based on how well they're dressed.

[ ...fifteen minutes and this is the best he could come up with ffs ]

[burglarize]

[ Ann got lunch for free because someone pitied her. That's her only successful "job" thus far. Food is obviously their priority. ]

What....

[ OH NO, DON'T RUN OFF AT THE MOUTH... ]

Wouldn't I need to know the place first? ●︿●

text; un: goroakechi

[jurisdick]

The list does seem very limited as of now. My gut instinct is to wait until something catches your interest, but given the need to make money, I'm not entirely sure that's a feasible suggestion.

[ oh okay. ]

At any rate, it's good to see you adjusting so quickly, Panther.

[burglarize]

... The job doesn't matter, as long as the people in the pods are safe and we're able to help in this stupid refugee situation.

[ FIGURES THIS IS THE TYPE OF RESPONSE SHE WOULD GET. She's not thrilled. Not by a longshot. ]

Wouldn't call it adjusting. [ There's a bit of bitterness there. ] Guess I'm use to thinking and acting on my toes now.

voice; un:tohsaka

[jewelling]

[ ring, ring, ring, your twin tail twinie is here and she has something to say: ]

Takamaki-san... [ She sighs, mostly in disbelief because, wow. ] those are terrible skills and don't get me started on the last one. Persevering through unlikely circumstances? Sounds like pure luck to me.

[ Sorry, but someone had to say it. ]

voice

[burglarize]

[ Et tu, twinie? Et tu? ]

H-Hah? You too!? [ Yeah, really. ] I wouldn't call it luck! It takes a lot of tactical genius and teamwork to keep going after all the cards are stacked against you.

...It's so not luck.

[ It's luck. ]

text, un: Yousoro★

[ayes]

[Someone else who uses kaomoji. You're her new favorite person.] I dont think Im a good fit for any of them, really... but there are other options! like theres a tailor shop in the market Im thinking about applying there! I really like clothes and costumes and stuff and Im pretty good at sewing too! if you like fashion you should look there with me! c(＞ω＜)ゞ

[burglarize]

[ Poses like Will Smith at kaomoji. They're great. ]

Oh man, that sounds awesome! I'll definitely tag along to see. This place could use some better materials... it's all crushed velvet and chainmail. WTF?

un: hawks eye

[strictdiscipline]

[ Their group of Refugees certainly has the strangest set of user names. But honestly? ]

You won't know until you try. You might believe you're better suited for one thing over another but it's experience that showcases your true skills.

[ Certainly she never would have guessed as a girl that the military would be where she would end up. ]

[burglarize]

[ They're all furries. ]

So... I should just go for it? There's nothing that "fits", but it's worth it to try to see if something...could fit?

I think that makes sense.

[ Let's join the army and do good, it sounds fun. ]

... just figure bigger jobs also give bigger payouts.

video | un: NINES

[idealog]

The setting is a little different, I guess, but it makes sense that we'd need some of those things. Not sure about the uh, adult workers, but maybe some people find that helpful.

[ Yeah, he's got nothing. It's never been anything he needed. ]

I have a particular set of skills. It's how I was designed, so I just went with something that fit those skills. If you like fashion, maybe you should help the people around here with their clothes. Everyone needs clothes!

[ Is he helpful yet? ]

video

[burglarize]

[ The girl wasn't in her weird red catsuit, but instead normal clothes. "Normal" as she bought some from the market upon arrival to blend in. ]

Pervs, that's who. [ Sorry, she's still bitter that adults are nasty. ] Which one did you end up picking...? Oh, I bet something with the scholars because you seem super smart!

[ She thinks, anyways. He can see her chew on her lip, thinking for a moment. ]

Doesn't that sound lame..? "Oh, you fight dragons and save people? I sewed a really cool skirt". Ugh... I don't want to be useless, I guess.

text | un: mad-dog

[hannya]

Don't think everyone's restricted to the postings, are they?

ya think they'd let kids go back to school

[burglarize]

"School" can be totally different definitions. It'd be hard to find some universal definition that satisfies everyone... :/

But, uh... right. I just need to find something I can be good enough to make money from!!

Text: UN: S1R3N

[r3f4c70r3d]

I'm having a similar predicament as you. The work I did back home...does not translate well here, and I am finding myself under qualified for any current job offerings.

But we are going to need money for residence at least come the end of this month...

[ She looks over Ann's list of skills again. ]

Are there any boutique-type shops in this city?

[burglarize]

You'd think that they would do more variety in their advertising. Not everyone is some gung-ho fighter, egghead or uh — ... into like, sex stuff.

[ She's super uncomfortable with that last one. ]

Some people have said there's smaller shops — bakeries, clothing merchants and stuff. Those sound more up my alley, at least until I can see where my friends go...

i'mma late tag u ok, hi? text | un: zevran

[agradecido]

This is the third or fourth time since I have been here that I've heard the word fantasy used in this context. I'm beginning to think everyone else has very odd tastes in fiction.

[Anyway.]

What specifically do you mean when you say "fashion" is your skill? The wearing of, the making, the selling?

totally fine!!

[burglarize]

No way!!! This is like year one reading in school! The only thing we're missing is an oppressive overlord who keeps all the civilians in poverty. Oh! And a dragon, I guess.

Anyways.

Uh... wearing...it? I can put outfits together, but I never got the chance to professionally sew or something. Not a tailor more... uh... model...?

[ She super doesn't sound... confident. Even through text. ]

text. un: QUEEN

[popess]

I think you're underestimating yourself, Ann. You're certainly more prepared for this than I am.
Given the chance, you could feel out and adapt to any situation. I'm still getting used to living outside of my typical routine. But you've been responsible for yourself for some time now, haven't you?

[burglarize]

You... you really think so?!
That's really sweet of you to say — I just want to make sure that it's TRUE, you know?

Jeez, I didn't even think of how different this must be for you... You were on a pretty focused and strict schedule...