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[mace_pray_love]

[Here's another newbie! Jessica turns on the recording, has that awkward moment of waiting for it to start.]

now? ok! Hello everyone! I'm Jessica. I'm new here and I've got a few questions.

[She holds up one finger.] Is killing kaiju the only way to make money around here?
[A second finger.] What sort of style clothes do you wear to a wedding in this town?
[A third finger.] Does anyone have experience setting up a shrine?

Thanks in advance! If I can help any of you out with healing or monster clean-up, count on me!

[She flashes the camera a smile, then has another moment of blinking and fumbling to disconnect the recording.]

Comments

[mace_pray_love]

I'm a student of Althena, so I know all sorts of healing prayers, but I can't charge for that. I also have experience adventuring, and I'm handy with a mace.

Thanks, I'll ask them about the colors!

[egraegis]

Hm. The strength and movement required to wield a mace isn't far off from a hammer, or other tools. Have you ever tried construction? Lots of money to be made in rebuilding in the aftermath of a kaiju attack, and new businesses and services are being built all the time as society grows and recovers.

[mace_pray_love]

I hadn't thought of that, but I bet I could do that. Thanks!

[egraegis]

You're welcome.

My curiosity's getting to me. You're new here, and already attending a wedding?

[Girl makes friends fast?? Teach him your skills, dang.]

[mace_pray_love]

[What, like it's hard?]

Yeah, I met Yato at the clinic when I went to go help there, and we got to chatting, and he invited me to come. It's a good way for me to get to meet everyone here.

[egraegis]

[SOB... FOR SOME OF US...]

Ah, I'm not familiar. You're right, though, parties are ideal for that kind of casual socializing. Based on first impressions, you'll do well there.

[mace_pray_love]

Exactly! If not everyone will be at the wedding, that just means we have to have another big event so I can meet everyone else. What do people do for fun around here?

[egraegis]

I'm probably the wrong person to ask...

[HE'S KIND OF BORING AND A WORKAHOLIC SORRY]

If you enjoy city exploration, there's quite a lot to see. Shopping, restaurants, a lively and friendly population. There's a games center, ah... karaoke? The beach is pleasant enough, though I'd advise against swimming without a protective suit. If hotels or onsen interest you, the city now has something of a tourist vibe in some areas.

[mace_pray_love]

[Look, all the cool people, she'll meet at the wedding. Now she needs to know what the nerds get up to.]

I don't think any of that sounded wrong. Those are great ideas! Maybe if I plan a beach picnic or something on a nice day, I can get everyone to come out even if they're shy.

[egraegis]

That's a good idea. Actually, if you're looking for something productive to do, what about some kind of... beach clean-up party? There's a lot of trash and refuse that make it far less pleasant than it could be. I've been doing some research on the water, but the pollution in the sand is getting in the way a lot. I bet someone as sociable as you could rally people into the idea.

[He could try, but... he is super not charismatic enough for that. People would likely ignore him. He was going to mention it to Cagalli, but she has a lot on her plate already, too.]

[mace_pray_love]

[That's... way less fun... but she did what to know what the nerds do....

Well, she is here to help, and she does want to get to know more people, so why not?]

Ok, I'll see what I can do! If I plan it, you better show up, ok?

[egraegis]

It would be pretty unreasonable if I threw that idea at you and didn't show myself. Yes, I'll come and help.

[mace_pray_love]

Holding you to it!

[It'll be next on the list after setting up a pantheon shrine.]