[ OPEN ] August 2012 Introduction Log

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Characters: OPEN to new arrivals and NPCS.
Where: En route to Casualty Communal
Rating: Gen
Time: March 12 onwards
Description: Welcome to Death City!


It had been a little over a week since the sandstorm, and thus a little over a week since the last batch of newcomers. When the readings indicated that BREW was activating again so quickly, it was a bit of a scramble to get everything prepared. The last time it activated before then was early February, so this really was a small time frame. It had been some time since that happened.

But everyone dutifully prepared just in time for the first arrivals. It was also a relatively good day despite the past few rain showers. At least things were much calmer now.

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[heretic_hamlet]

Those stairs would certainly be a good exercise for anyone who lived in this city, but... Ramza broke away from that befuddled look eventually. Surely he japes, he thought to himself. ...no, another glance confirmed that that grin was in earnest, not in jest.

He'd given too much thought to it already. "I would think I'd grow accustomed ere long." Ramza hurried through the topic and onto his next question. "But I had thought our jobs were to hunt Kishin... or are we to find our own coin elsewhere?"

[awokentospring]

Lee nods enthusiastically, certain it would only be a matter of time. Everyone who lived her got used to them. Or else they forwent visiting Shibusen after their arrival.

"It is! But not all who come here are suited to that work, or find that they have spare time and do not wish to remain idle." The latter was Lee's problem, which was why he currently held two jobs outside of missions. He cocked his head to the side, considering.

"... And of course, some people just enjoy having more money to spend on luxuries."

[heretic_hamlet]

"Sage enough means to that end." It brought a little pang of worry to the back of Ramza's mind; he'd spent many years in that academy and the past few years as a sellsword that such comparatively 'peaceful' jobs felt nearly out of reach. Though now was perhaps a good time to start. "What other jobs might newcomers take?"

[awokentospring]

"Hmmm," Lee hummed thoughtfully, placing a finger at his chin to tap. He tilted his head.

"It depends on your area of expertise!" Lee was a fighter, a warrior of stealth, so he made his money through the Watch, missions, and also some bouncer duties. While Ramza also had the feel of a warrior to him, that didn't necessarily mean he felt cut-out for the same jobs Lee did. "What are you looking for? Work with people? Or with animals? There are a great many places to start! I can help you if I have an idea on what you are thinking of."

[heretic_hamlet]

"My expertise..." He had to admit, 'warrior' wasn't the worst description for him. Though Ramza was sure he'd be filling that role enough in his work hunting kishin eggs. And the thought of entrusting any more lives to his own care-- well, he had to admit his track record was hardly stellar.

"...Truth be told, I've seen little work other than as a sellsword," he finally admitted. "And I would see enough of such work as a weapon."

After a while, he'd finally found words adequate enough. "...Perhaps something quiet."

[awokentospring]

"I see..." Lee had no problem with mercenaries. In all honesty, a shinobi was a mercenary, but one loyal to his country and village before the customer. He nodded, and began going through a mental list of all he knew. Quiet was not Lee's strong suit, but it was definitely a description he could work with.

"There are several quieter jobs if you are not one who wishes to pick up a dangerous job besides missions." Lee always assumed the residents here would be taking missions, whether they were fighting types or not. "There is a park, book store, as well as several eateries around. Not to mention desk work if you think that would be suitable."