is it a toktik or is it a business ad? @chocobo

[mesospheric]

[ It begins with… a blink. Some guy with gravity-defying blond hair looks around, as if surveying the area for passer-by before he engages in what must surely be an embarrassing affair, like the filming of a TokTik. ]

This isn’t necessary, but—

Do you… need things done?

[ He sort of starts off strong before trailing off in classic Embarrassed Delinquent-esque reluctance. His eyes, locked ahead. His expression, stony. ]

For a fee, certain troublesome tasks can be done for you to satisfying completion. This includes but is not limited to: monster slaying, bodyguard duty, and… errands.

The fee will fluctuate depending on what a hassle I find it to be.

[ Another blink. Another look around. Something surely comes next, right? Damn. Is Cloud his own PR department? ]

… I look forward to working with you.

[ And just like that, the feed ends. ]

MERC WORK
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Comments

[mesospheric]

[ well, yes, but also fu ]

Hitting kaiju mostly. What of it?

[misclassed]

It looks like shit, so fix it.

[mesospheric]

You’re not my dad, damn.

Need money to fix things. That’s why we’re here.

[misclassed]

Not for a blade you don't, dumbass.

Bring it to me.

[mesospheric]

Why?

[ Contrary by principle for that jab. ]

[misclassed]

Do you see anyone else offering to put an edge on five shaku worth of neglected steel for free? Quit bellyaching.

[mesospheric]

[ hrn. The Buster sword does need maintenance… ]

It isn’t neglected. It’s well-used.

Fine. Where are you? I’m going to go out on a limb and guess nowhere near Neo-Tokyo.

[misclassed]

Pretty words to hide the crime don't diminish the fact that you still did it. Neglect is neglect.

Kyoto base. Tell the kids you're looking for Muramasa, and they'll point you where to go. They know the deal.

[mesospheric]

Fine. I'll come over when I have the time.

[misclassed]

If you wait long enough that I have to change my mind about it being free and then bitch at me, it's going to be your own fault for wasting an old man's time in the first place.

[mesospheric]

I'm on my way anyway. Shut it.

Private, @litanytime

[mace_pray_love]

how much would it cost for you to fix it?

[misclassed]

I don't charge for fixing up existing equipment, just if you want something new.

[ SO THERE'S NEVER AN EXCUSE NOT TO HAVE STUFF IN A GOOD STATE, OKAY? ]

[mace_pray_love]

[Wow, either all of the Outsiders are really bad at business, or Cloud's sword is SO BAD the blacksmith is taking pity on him.]

ok, then if he doesn't do it, then that's his own fault.

this conversation never happened, ok?

[misclassed]

[ ITS CALLED PRO BONO..... i promise he makes money off of blacksmith work doing OTHER things... really... ]

Mmhm.

I got no idea what conversation you're talking about, kid.