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. ]

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@Goldilocks

[likemybooks]

[Oh, come on. Taryon did better when putting out flyers seeking an adventuring party, though he was paying them to hang out with him, not the other way around.

That, and his two part-time jobs back home were more about one-on-one persuasion. But he's going to throw in his own advice!]

Where's the style? Where's the confidence? Are you going to put this advertisement out to the public? You need to keep your focus straight on the camera! Puff yourself up! Speak loudly!

Listen, I know a thing or two about getting people to come to you. How about showing us what you can do and proving that you're more than capable of handling monsters and bodyguard stuff?

[mesospheric]

[ Who’s this, a media agent?

Oh, no, it’s just that genteel guy with the moustache. ]

It’s already advertised to the public it needs to be.

Do you want a sideshow with all this? People will call or they won’t.

[likemybooks]

But this won't grab anyone's attention. You might not get any calls outside of a few people at the base.

[mesospheric]

[ This is true, and being able to reach the general populace would be good for the wallet… uuuuuugh. ]

Fine.

What do you suggest, as a start? I don’t really do
public
relations
or things like that.

[likemybooks]

First off, a better script. You need to draw people in with a dramatic narration. Throw in a couple of flowery words. Everyone loves a warrior poet!

[From Tary's perspective, anyway.]

[mesospheric]

I'm not a poetry type of guy, but sure. I'm curious.

Demonstrate for me what a warrior poet is in your opinion.

[likemybooks]

A warrior poet has the strength of a man that can slay a basilisk but the heart of a gentleman who can appreciate the beauty of the world that he is protection. He steps onto the battlefiled, handsome and resplendant, and all are put at ease when they hear him speak. He knows when it is time to sheathe his sword, but he can use it to deadly effect when need. He is well-read, well-spoken, and retains his elegant demeanor no matter the situation.


Doesn't that sound someone you could trust?

[mesospheric]

[ That sounds terribly and nauseatingly like Sephiroth, but that's a can of worms Cloud refuses to open on this mustachioed creampuff. ]

That sounds like someone one revelation away from disaster, but that's just my opinion.

Would you consider yourself a warrior poet? Well-groomed and well-read you?

[likemybooks]

If you ever met me in person, I think you would agree with me: yes. I'm widely read on all topics and function well in social gatherings.

[mesospheric]

Do these social gatherings happen to include the battlefield?

[likemybooks]

No, I'm talking more of the sort where you have to talk to people and convince them to trust you. And parties, but I can do both that and battlefields.

[mesospheric]

So you're the talker of the party.
Diplomat, I mean.

Unfortunately, that's not my specialty. Everything you just saw is what I got.

[likemybooks]

That's true.

[It's certainly not. Do not ask him to talk to hostile forces without backup. Do not expect him to use any technique but looking so naive and sweet that you can't help but listen to him out of pity.]

So you have to reach out to a marketer and help with that! This is an advertisement of your abilities. You have to make a good first impression! What if you had a voiceover while you showed off your fighting abilities?