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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[shadowban]

thank you...?

[ why is he feeling some kind of warmth in his heart? ]

has anyone else hired you?

[mesospheric]

A few. I get a few hits out in the city now and again for more errand oriented jobs.

[ So many vegetables picked. So many boxes hauled. ]

[shadowban]

—ah, really? we're allowed to take jobs out in the city? i didn't know that.

are there many jobs there?

[mesospheric]

If we aren't, I haven't been struck down by the powers that be, yet. I've been doing it since I landed here, but I use the civilian name LILITH gave me for extra security.

There's a lot in the shopping districts if you know where to look, but they tend to be one-off deals. Heavy lifting, help with construction, deliveries, etc. Plenty in the retail sector, I've noticed. Food service always seems to need the hands.

[shadowban]

ah, the civilian names. i haven't tested how well the aliases hold up to scrutiny. no better time than now to try, right?

[ hospitality and food service: apparently a universal thing across worlds. ]

these jobs are all above-board? what if your skills aren't suited for talking to other people?

[mesospheric]

[ Now… yeah, now he can see it. This kid is a terror. He must never be set loose on the populace. ]

Kitchen jobs. Back room sort of deals. The ads I’ve seen have been suggesting working with animals, or data work.

[shadowban]

[ he's going to make himself everyone else's problem until his actual father decides to parent up. ]

back room as in murder? assassinations? kidnappings?

[mesospheric]

As in stock inventory and running the deep fryer.

[shadowban]

oh. that's a lot more banal than i thought.

i can do stock inventory and accounting.

[mesospheric]

Your expectations of the job market are going to be let down time and again.

But it's good money for an easy gig. Try it out. I can introduce you to one of the shopkeeps I do deliveries for.

[shadowban]

ah, i'd appreciate it if you did. i'm not very good at talking to people most of the time.

it won't cut into your jobs, will it?