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JessAlias
Aug 21, 2017

Outrail posted:

We just died, sold our soul to a shadow and may be indebted to a vampire.

Have a mild breakdown. Find a bunch of edibles, get high and spend the day ordering room service and researching supernatural entities via pop culture streaming services with our partner in servitude.

Considering that Josei has basically no formal education and has just faked having a college degree his entire career, this will actually leave him at least MARGINALLY more informed than if he sat on his rear end or, god forbid, tried to crack open a book. At least if he remembers anything.

Currently, if someone asked Josei what a troll was, he'd immediately think of one of those little toys with the puffy hair. He knew about elves through pop culture osmosis. There's a reason why he keeps assuming everything is a demon.

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Outrail
Jan 4, 2009

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Good grief Josei, what have you done with your life? Bolding that post that's my vote.

AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker
Do some research. Do a lot of research. Right now the entire Underworld can use us like a rube. Don't be a rube. Also, make sure Goodboy is well cared for, and trust his vibe check. Growled at the guy with inhuman fangs, the dog knows what's up.

JessAlias
Aug 21, 2017

AJ_Impy posted:

Do some research. Do a lot of research. Right now the entire Underworld can use us like a rube. Don't be a rube. Also, make sure Goodboy is well cared for, and trust his vibe check. Growled at the guy with inhuman fangs, the dog knows what's up.

Outrail posted:

We just died, sold our soul to a shadow and may be indebted to a vampire.

Have a mild breakdown. Find a bunch of edibles, get high and spend the day ordering room service and researching supernatural entities via pop culture streaming services with our partner in servitude.

BraveLittleToaster posted:

Get yourself cleaned up, start researching the supernatural, get some pet supplies for Goodboy if you're going to keep him around for now.

You decide you're going to be a responsible human being to start the day. First order of business is taking a shower in the ensuite bathroom. A luxurious rainfall showerhead descends from the ceiling as soon as you flick a switch on the wall. There's so many knobs and handles on the shower walls that it's impossible to know what does what at first glance, but you manage to figure it out after a few minutes of trial and error.

After that, you give an appraising eye to your clothing. It's not as dirty as you thought, just a bit rumpled from sleeping in it all night. You're no stranger to ironing clothes, and there's an iron and ironing board in a closet by the bathroom. You set to work - after all, appearances are important.

With that done, it's time to do some shopping. First stop is getting some pet supplies for Goodboy. There's no shortage of pet supply stores in the city, you're sure. A quick search on your phone will -

Oh. Right. Your phone was lost. Well, add that to the to-do list along with getting some more clothes, and pet supplies for Goodboy.

PURCHASES:
- $165: Pet Supplies
- $215: Cell Phone
- $1000: Clothing, due to HIGH ROLLER trait. Good suits are expensive.

TOTAL COST: $1380

With this complete, you decide to do something you normally NEVER do, which is visit a library. That's right. An actual physical library filled with paper books and everything.

Your trip to the local library is uneventful. After checking in, you're given access to a terminal so that you can continue your research.

The problem is that you have no loving idea where to start. You do a quick Google search of "supernatural creatures" and find a list of 27 different types of... uh... beings? Creatures? Aliens? They could technically be aliens. I mean, wasn't there some geezer who talked about super advanced tech seeming like magic?

LORE ROLL: 9 +1 PERK BONUS = 10

You start clicking on hyperlinks at random. The information turns into a flood, overwhelming your brain. You were a high school dropout and never actually went to college, despite often claiming you had a degree. This is too much. You learn about tulpas, and sphinxes, and skinwalkers, and centaurs, and what the gently caress, you had no idea that Thor was an actual god and not a Marvel movie character??

As your panic rises, Goodboy nudges his way under your chair and stares up at you with his big soulful eyes. He raises one paw and solemnly puts it on your leg, and gives a soft whine. You take a deep breath, and let it out slowly. Ok... right... this isn't working. You check the time... it's about 12PM.

You decide to visit a smoke shop to buy some edibles to help you chill out. You've got enough time before your meeting with Sami to enjoy them. You then feed Goodboy some beef jerky that you picked up earlier at a convenience store, and order yourself a late lunch from room service at the hotel. The concierge politely knocks at your door thirty minutes later, and hands you a large covered tray with a smile and a curt nod before departing. You tip him 20 bucks for his troubles, and shut the door behind him as Goodboy bounds over to investigate the food.

You turn on the TV and find that your subscriptions for your streaming services are still active, at least. Looks like nobody told them that you died. You eat your food, take your edibles, and then spend an afternoon doing 'research.'

WILLPOWER ROLL: 1 +1 PERK BONUS = 2

While this MIGHT have been effective for your 'unique' learning style in other situations, getting high as a kite makes it a little hard to retain what you're watching. Or to make good choices on what to watch. You end up marathoning Marvel movies and then spend about two hours watching a bizarre 'documentary' about a ranch haunted by skinwalkers. But, on the bright side, at least you are relaxed for what is coming ahead.

PURCHASES:
- $35: Edibles
- $60: Room Service

TOTAL COST: $95

***

It's about 9PM. You arrive outside the nightclub that Sami owns again, apparently it's called The Crossroads. You tried to leave Goodboy behind at the hotel, but he freaked out a bit when you shut the door in his face, and kept whining and scratching. So you got a leash for him, and hope nobody will get too upset if you bring a dog into the nightclub. The bouncer has a very bemused expression on his face as you approach with the golden retriever at your heels.

You show him the sigil that Sami burned onto your arm, and he pauses and gives you an appraising look before wordlessly letting you inside.

There's music blasting out of speakers, and a horde of dancing people on the dance floor below, grinding their bodies together. All shapes and sizes too. It's kind of overwhelming - what you guess are a couple demons, some... other things... you can't identify, though vague bells are rung based on your earlier research. There's some guys with pointy ears. Those are elves, right? They have pointy ears?

You got here a bit early. You have a couple options. You could explore the main room of the night club and the dance floor, hit up the bar where it's more quiet, or do something else. As you consider your options, you notice that Goodboy has his tail between his legs. You bend down to pet him reassuringly between the ears, and he wags his tail weakly at your touch as he looks around the crowded club nervously.

BraveLittleToaster
May 5, 2019
Look for any people out on the sidelines you could socialize with.

JessAlias
Aug 21, 2017

BraveLittleToaster posted:

Look for any people out on the sidelines you could socialize with.

Assuming you mean the quieter bar area?

BraveLittleToaster
May 5, 2019

JessAlias posted:

Assuming you mean the quieter bar area?
Yes, indeed.

Outrail
Jan 4, 2009

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Make friends and be influenced by people

JessAlias
Aug 21, 2017

Outrail posted:

Make friends and be influenced by people

BraveLittleToaster posted:

Look for any people out on the sidelines you could socialize with.

You decide to hit up the bar. Maybe you can make some friends that aren't of the canine variety.. It's actually separated from the dance floor, with a wall of glass allowing you to look in at the dance floor. The sound of the music fades unnaturally, almost like the dance floor is in another building rather than just yards away. There's a bartender on duty - a stout woman with dark hair, smoking a cigarette while leaning on the bar.

The place looks pretty busy. There's two... scaly, weird looking, tall people smoking cigars - wait, no, they're not smoking cigars. They're just breathing smoke, literally. Both of them are in silk suits and are poring over stacks of papers. Are they lizardpeople? Maybe Alex Jones was right all along.

You also see a table with three folks you are REASONABLY sure are demons. The horns and tails are giveaway. They're wearing archaic looking pinstripe suits, and it looks like they're playing poker. One of them glances up and makes eye contact with you. He says something to the others, and they all glance up at you too.

Goodboy makes a low growling noise, and you put a hand on his head reassuringly. You try to look nonchalant as you continue to take in the room.

There's some people, more NORMAL looking people, sitting up at the counter of the bar. First off are two folks that you realize have the same sigil on their arm as you. They must be fellow bounty hunters. One of them is a lady in a leather jacket, the other is a burly guy wearing camoflage. They're engrossed in a conversation.

Finally, there's a woman who is staring at you. She doesn't look too remarkable, and is wearing a simple white dress with a necklace. Aside from being conventionally attractive, the only interesting thing about her is the intense eye contact she's giving you.

> You won't be able to talk to everyone. Prioritization is key.

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Outrail
Jan 4, 2009

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Didn't your mother teach you it's rude to stare?

Walking in with a dog probably raised a bunch of flags for a few of these people. Nobody would be so dumb as to walk a regular dog into a place like this, and nobody could be as clueless as this dumbass, ergo there's something up with him. Or they immediately see us for the out of his depth dumbass and his equally dumbass dog for what we are.

It's good to keep people guessing, I guess?

BraveLittleToaster
May 5, 2019
Go ask the staring woman what's up.

AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker
Talk shop with the bounty hunters.

JessAlias
Aug 21, 2017

Two votes for staring women, one vote for bounty hunters.

Locking this in. Josei will start with the woman, then move on to the bounty hunters. We'll see how long the conversations last. If unlucky, we'll have to catch the demons or the mystery lizard people another time.

JessAlias
Aug 21, 2017

BraveLittleToaster posted:

Go ask the staring woman what's up.

Outrail posted:

Didn't your mother teach you it's rude to stare?

Walking in with a dog probably raised a bunch of flags for a few of these people. Nobody would be so dumb as to walk a regular dog into a place like this, and nobody could be as clueless as this dumbass, ergo there's something up with him. Or they immediately see us for the out of his depth dumbass and his equally dumbass dog for what we are.

It's good to keep people guessing, I guess?

You walk up to the bar, ignoring one of the demons who tries to say something to you. Even though you're badly out of your depth, you don't show it as you sit down next to the woman. Goodboy sits down beside you, like the well-mannered dog he is.

JOSEI: Didn't your mother teach you it's rude to stare?

She pauses, and for a moment you think you've offended her. But instead, she looks down at your dog. Goodboy is panting, staring up at her happily with his tail wagging back and forth.

???: Hello there, puppy. Aren't you sweet?

She reaches over to scratch Goodboy's head, and he raises one paw, pressing it against her leg as he basks in her attention. You raise an eyebrow at that - from what you've seen, he seems react to supernatural creatures poorly. Maybe he can tell she's human?

???: Did he follow you home?

JOSEI: He sure did, yeah.

You pause.

JOSEI: ...what, you can tell he was a stray?

???: Yes. You could say that. Sort of like you.

JOSEI: Excuse me?

???: You got picked up by Sami, didn't you?

You blink, a little taken aback by that statement. How did she know that?

JOSEI: Why do you know about that?

???: Sami's not exactly subtle in her recruiting techniques, and...

She gestures at the brand on your arm.

SOPHIA: But... I'm being rude. My name is Sophia. And you?

You consider your answer for a moment, and look the woman over. She has a very clean presentation. Aside from her dress, she has on a gold necklace with a pendant on it. There's an insignia, some kind of head with snakes all over it. She also is wearing plain, silver brooch on her dress, shaped like an owl. Her one unusual feature are her eyes, they are such a warm amber color that they look almost golden.

JOSEI: Tsli'po Tawe - my friends call me Tsli'.

She gives you a slight smile at that.

SOPHIA: Tsli'. I'll try to remember that.

The elegant woman takes a moment to study you again. This causes another awkward silence, which you break.

JOSEI: Something on my face?

Her eyes refocus.

SOPHIA: No... you just remind me of a man I knew, a long time ago.

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BraveLittleToaster
May 5, 2019
Make some idle conversation, ask if she comes here often.

Lemniscate Blue
Apr 21, 2006

Here we go again.
Owl, snake-headed woman, name means "wisdom". Pity our mythology research was a... bust.

Outrail
Jan 4, 2009

www.sapphicrobotica.com
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Maybe another life? Not the last one, obviously, but maybe one before that. Or a relative. Where... when did you know my doppelganger?

JessAlias
Aug 21, 2017

Outrail posted:

Maybe another life? Not the last one, obviously, but maybe one before that. Or a relative. Where... when did you know my doppelganger?

BraveLittleToaster posted:

Make some idle conversation, ask if she comes here often.

You raise an eyebrow, and give her a winning smile.

JOSEI: Maybe another life? Not the last one, obviously, but maybe one before that. Or a relative. Where... or when... did you know my doppelganger?

DIPLOMACY ROLL: 19 +5 PERK BONUS = 24

You can't initially tell if you successfully charmed her. Sophia doesn't have an easily readable face. But after a few moments, she starts speaking.

SOPHIA: Very long ago, back in Greece. He was a cunning man, a hero in his own way. There were... hard times for him.

JOSEI: Ah. Were you...?

SOPHIA: No. We were close, but not like that.

JOSEI: Right.

You clear your throat, and try to change the subject.

JOSEI: Frequent flyer, here?

SOPHIA: An occasional one, anyway. I like to go fishing for people to... mentor, I suppose you could call it.

BraveLittleToaster
May 5, 2019
Politely ask if she can offer any tidbits of wisdom for a fresh face like you.

JessAlias
Aug 21, 2017

BraveLittleToaster posted:

Politely ask if she can offer any tidbits of wisdom for a fresh face like you.

JOSEI: I guess in that case it sounds like you have way more experience than me.

JOSEI: Any wisdom you can share with me, Sophia?

The blonde woman brightens a bit, and almost seems to preen.

SOPHIA: Looking for advice? Well...

She taps her chin, and for a moment, you can swear you saw her eyes glow. But maybe that was your imagination... just as soon as you notice it, it's gone.

SOPHIA: Be very, very careful about owing favors to any power in the Underworld. They are a currency just as much as souls are.

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Outrail
Jan 4, 2009

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Can you define power?

JessAlias
Aug 21, 2017

Outrail posted:

Can you define power?

JOSEI: Can you define power?

She smiles again.

SOPHIA: Good question. A power in the Underworld is anyone who controls an Underworld domain, and who either has servants or abilities that allow them to defend their domain and command respect.

SOPHIA: There are a large variety of powers. Some are lesser, some greater. The greatest of powers are The Powers That Be.

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Outrail
Jan 4, 2009

www.sapphicrobotica.com
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Can you define domain and 'powers that be'?

Does this mean there are powers that don't be?

BraveLittleToaster
May 5, 2019
Are The Powers That Be known, or are they more of a concept, an ideal?

JessAlias
Aug 21, 2017

BraveLittleToaster posted:

Are The Powers That Be known, or are they more of a concept, an ideal?

Outrail posted:

Can you define domain and 'powers that be'?

Does this mean there are powers that don't be?

JOSEI: Can you define domain and 'powers that be'?

SOPHIA: A domain is a realm that is recognized by the Underworld as belonging to you. And I'm not referring to human land rights - this is specifically a claim that is respected in the courts of the Underworld.

SOPHIA: As for The Powers That Be... you've heard of some of them. Y-H-W-H is one, Lucifer is another, but those are only two examples. There are many others who lurk in the shadows besides the Demiurge and his eternal opponent.

JOSEI: Uh... who is Y-H-W-H?

SOPHIA: You know him as God.

JOSEI: Wait - like, the GOD God?

SOPHIA: Yes. Now imagine, if you would - that the conflict between angels and demons is just one squabble between two opposing powers. Imagine a game of chess, where there are fifty different sides, all forming and breaking alliances as they try to take the whole board.

SOPHIA: Those are The Powers That Be.

JOSEI: Does this mean there are powers that don't be?

She giggles. It's a surprisingly soft and feminine sound, compared to her almost scholarly tone while she is explaining concepts to you.

SOPHIA: A very silly question. Those would be any other lesser power, I suppose? Or people who have no respect or influence at all.

JOSEI: Sorry, couldn't help myself.

JOSEI: So are all The Powers That Be known, or are they more of a concept, an ideal?

SOPHIA: It's... a mix. Some are known entities. Others exist... outside of this realm, and can be terrifyingly alien to us.

SOPHIA: Some of the gods and goddesses do decide to take the mantle of a specific concept or ideal, though, such as the sea, or wisdom...

She gives an amused smirk, like she thought of a private joke.

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JessAlias fucked around with this message at 14:29 on Feb 28, 2024

BraveLittleToaster
May 5, 2019
Ask her what the whole board they wish to take really is, in the hypothetical chess game among powers.

JessAlias
Aug 21, 2017

BraveLittleToaster posted:

Ask her what the whole board they wish to take really is, in the hypothetical chess game among powers.

JOSEI: So... what do they wish to take on the board, anyway? Is it souls or is it control over the world?

SOPHIA: While it does involve the fate of human souls... it's more about influence over humanity, and perhaps other worlds beyond ours as well.

SOPHIA: Something to talk about another time. I think one of your compatriots is trying to get your attention.

You pause, and turn. One of the bounty hunters is waving at you frantically. It's the woman with the black leather jacket. She's giving you a friendly smile and a thumbs up, and next to her sits her drinking partner, a scowling, massive man who has his arms crossed.

???: Heeey, Rook! Come on over here, we'll buy you a drink.

SOPHIA: Go ahead. I'm sure we'll see each other again soon enough. But...

She plucks the brooch from her dress, and holds it out to you.

SOPHIA: Take this for safekeeping. It will bring you good fortune.

You blink at that, and pick up the brooch. It's warm to the touch. You quickly put it into your pocket.

JOSEI: Uhhh... thanks? I'll make sure to keep it safe, I guess.

Sophia nods, and makes a shooing motion.

SOPHIA: Run along now. You don't want to keep your new friends waiting!

You hesitate, but ultimately decide to leave the blonde woman. Goodboy trots behind you as you head over to meet the unusual pair.

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JessAlias fucked around with this message at 02:54 on Feb 28, 2024

BraveLittleToaster
May 5, 2019
Greet the unusual pair, take up their drink offer. But just the one drink, hold back before your meeting.

JessAlias
Aug 21, 2017

BraveLittleToaster posted:

Greet the unusual pair, take up their drink offer. But just the one drink, hold back before your meeting.

JOSEI: Hey - how's it going?

KIARA: Not bad, not bad! Glad you finally heard me, I've been calling over to ya for ages. I'm Kiara, and Tall, Grumpy, and Handsome over here is Ivan. Say hello to the rookie, Ivan.

The large man's scowl deepens. He is giving your dog a strange look.

IVAN: Hello.

You notice he has a faint, Slavic accent of some kind. Possibly Russian?

KIARA: Come on, just put a little more oomph into it.

KIARA: Hi, I'm Ivan, nice to meet youuuu...

She nudges him in the ribs with an elbow, and orders you a beer. You sit down next to them, and Goodboy hops up on his hind legs to put his front paws up on the edge of Ivan's barstool. He's wagging his tail frantically, like he recognizes Ivan.

Somehow, Ivan's scowl becomes even more intense. You aren't even sure how that's possible.

IVAN: Where did you get that dog, new person.

JessAlias fucked around with this message at 03:06 on Feb 28, 2024

BraveLittleToaster
May 5, 2019
Tell him you just happened to meet this friendly dogger while you were both out in the rain, and you're pairing up with him now.

JessAlias
Aug 21, 2017

BraveLittleToaster posted:

Tell him you just happened to meet this friendly dogger while you were both out in the rain, and you're pairing up with him now.

You can't help but be a little bit confused by his reaction, but do your best to seem calm and friendly.

JOSEI: Oh, his name's Goodboy. I met him out in the rain last night. Figured I'd take him in - he's a pretty sweet dog, looks like he was a stray before I found him.

IVAN: Interesting. To me, he looks like the dog that stole my shotgun and fired it on the dance floor.

Kiara is taking a sip from her drink, and has to keep from spraying it across the counter. She turns away and begins coughing violently as she slams her fist on the bartop several times.

JOSEI: Um - huh? What?

IVAN: I said, the dog stole my shotgun from the armory, and fired it on the dance floor.

IVAN: It caused a major incident.

Your smile congeals on your face, as you privately wonder if this guy is insane.

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JessAlias fucked around with this message at 04:13 on Feb 28, 2024

BraveLittleToaster
May 5, 2019
Try to hold in your laugh, and say you weren't aware of anything like that happening. Give Goodboy a pat.

Outrail
Jan 4, 2009

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You gave a dog access to your shotgun?? What did you think would happen?

Luckily Goodboy wouldn't do anything like that, would you? Because you're a good boy.

JessAlias
Aug 21, 2017

Outrail posted:

You gave a dog access to your shotgun?? What did you think would happen?

Luckily Goodboy wouldn't do anything like that, would you? Because you're a good boy.


BraveLittleToaster posted:

Try to hold in your laugh, and say you weren't aware of anything like that happening. Give Goodboy a pat.

Keeping a very straight face, you give Goodboy a pat, and gently tug him down into a sitting position.

JOSEI: So... let me get this straight. You gave a dog access to your shotgun? What did you think would happen?

IVAN: I did not -

The burly man rubs his face, grunts, and sighs.

IVAN: I did not purposefully give him my shotgun. Your dog seized it from a table and ran off with it.

Kiara gives an eyeroll.

KIARA: And then ran into the dance floor, fired the shotgun, and ran out before anyone could see him except for you?

IVAN: He was... fast.

You clear your throat and look down at your dog.

JOSEI: Well, luckily Goodboy wouldn't do anything like that, would you? Because you're a good boy.

You give the dog a thump on the side and he barks happily.

KIARA: Aw... it's so nice how close you are with that little guy.

KIARA: It was kinda cute how you were just sitting over there talking to him!

JOSEI: Sorry?

KIARA: You came up to the bar and were talking to your dog, it was sweet.

JOSEI: Uh... I was talking to Sophia? The blonde lady over there?

KIARA: I didn't see anyone over there at that end of the bar.

You slowly turn to where Sophia was sitting. Sure enough, there's nobody there.

JOSEI: She must have stepped out. She said she was a regular here.

There's a long, thoughtful pause.

IVAN: Now I am not the only one who is, apparently, seeing things that do not exist.

You clear your throat awkwardly as Kiara raises an eyebrow. Ivan looks at the bartender, and raises a finger to get her attention.

IVAN: Another vodka on the rocks.

JOSEI: No, seriously, she said she came here at least occasionally. She gave me this brooch and everything.

You show the silver brooch to the pair of bounty hunters. They look politely interested, but their lack of recognition makes it clear that they aren't convinced. Ivan's drink arrives, and he takes it silently. The bartender puts a bowl of water down on the ground for Goodboy, and you thank her, while considering if you should just drop this whole awkward subject and move on to something else.

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JessAlias fucked around with this message at 04:43 on Feb 28, 2024

BraveLittleToaster
May 5, 2019
Change the topic, inquire about their bounty hunting and how it's going for them.

JessAlias
Aug 21, 2017

BraveLittleToaster posted:

Change the topic, inquire about their bounty hunting and how it's going for them.

JOSEI: So, uh, how's it going for you guys? Got a lot of kills under your belt?

KIARA: Yep-yep. We've gotten our share of contracts, Rook.

JOSEI: Why do you keep calling me 'Rook?'

IVAN: Because you are an inexperienced rookie.

KIARA: Geeze, when you say it that way it makes it kinda mean, Ivan.

KIARA: You're a newbie, you know? And it's our job to make sure you don't just get chewed up and spit out until you've got a debt balance a mile long.

IVAN: That is not our job. Our job is to retrieve things and people, or destroy things and people.

KIARA: Ivan. Don't be a jackass.

JOSEI: That's uh, really kind of you.

KIARA: Hey... we all started somewhere.

KIARA: Have you gotten your first job yet?

JOSEI: No, that's actually why I'm here.

KIARA: If you'd like, I can help you on your first job. A lot of us buddy up. Sure, it makes each contract worth half as much because we have to split it, but on the other hand, you're less likely to bite the dust.

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BraveLittleToaster
May 5, 2019
Does Sami go through a lot of rookies? Do you two pair up a lot?

JessAlias
Aug 21, 2017

BraveLittleToaster posted:

Does Sami go through a lot of rookies? Do you two pair up a lot?

The two bounty hunters exchange a look.
KIARA: Well... not exactly. I mean, we can't really die permanently.

KIARA: But, um, if you run your balance sheet up enough? Eventually you just... it's impossible to pay it off.

IVAN: And so you become a parasite on the Underworld's economy forever. Like a tick.

KIARA: Yes. That.

You hum thoughtfully and glance out over the club's dance floor again.

JOSEI: Do you two pair up a lot?

KIARA: Yep-yep. I'm trying to keep him from having his last name become "Todie."

You get a horrible sinking feeling as Ivan stares up at the ceiling with an expression of incredible, soul-crushing pain.

JOSEI: ...Okay?

KIARA: You're supposed to ask why.

JOSEI: Alright, why?

KIARA: Because "Ivan Todie!"

She starts snorting and giggling at the horrific pun. Ivan rolls his eyes in response as Goodboy licks at the water bowl, making little slurping noises. The big man slides off his barstool and stands up to his full height.

IVAN: I will be at the urinals.

KIARA: Oh no! Ivan, you don't want to go there.

She gives him a concerned look, and your pun sense starts tingling again. Ivan ignores her and begins striding more quickly away.

KIARA: THAT'S WHERE THE DICKS HANG OUT- aaaand he's gone.

You have to restrain a very, very light smile, and glance at your phone. It's about 9:45 PM. You can either hang out with Kiara a bit more, or head off to your meeting with Sami.

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JessAlias
Aug 21, 2017

Lemniscate Blue posted:

Owl, snake-headed woman, name means "wisdom". Pity our mythology research was a... bust.

Forgot to respond to this, but I was curious if someone would pick up the very heavy signaling. +1 kudos to you for that.

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Jan 4, 2009

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Be polite and go to the meeting a little early

E: Also, how did you two die the first time? I bet mine was stupider.

Ee: Oh poo poo, we should definitely hunt down our old crew and say hi murder them.

Outrail fucked around with this message at 17:29 on Feb 28, 2024

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