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futurology2017-02-01 09:57 am
steler) wrote in futurology2017-02-01 09:57 am
video | un: kazbrekker
[ kaz has been here for awhile now, but hasn't managed to actually post to the network. until now. the video opens with kaz and nami, sitting next to each other. kaz looks the perfect picture of an adult businessman ready to offer a deal. ]
Good Afternoon, Audentes. Here in Woodhurst, there are opportunities available to us that weren't in Perdition's Rest. [he means it in a general way - business, taking advantage of resources - but jesper picks a pretty great time to walk past in HIDEOUS colors. so that too.] But those opportunities cost money, and the meager budget ALASTAIR gave us won't last for very long.
[ if kaz is the very image of a businessman, nami is his perfect opposite: the miniskirt she wears is certainly not appropriate for any legal job... she picks up the sales pitch with ease and enthusiasm, though.] You could always work long hours to support yourself and any supplies we might need for this mission to really succeed... or you could let us help you!
["""help"""]
As it just so happens, we're feeling generous about a recent acquisition, and are willing to lend out some extra money to help with your ventures. The money can be repaid in interest or via favors of equivalent value.
[ kaz nods towards nami, who they've agreed between them that she can take care of the interest aspect. he could do it himself, of course, but he'd rather let her feel like shes contributing something here. ]
[ she hmphs, clearly there's been some disagreement here... ] Yes, really generous! Too generous, in my opinion. Anyway, the longer you take to pay us back, the more you'll owe us, so keep that in mind! [ pausing, she points imperiously at their so-far imaginary audience. ] Ah, and if you die, then we get the right to confiscate anything we want from your belongings, to pay for your debt! It's just fair, don't you think?
[ even death won't save you from this particular debt collector... ]
Moreover [ and clearly, more importantly ] Ghezen frowns on deals made in bad faith. We'll hold up our end of the bargain if you hold up yours. Feel free to contact us here or either of us privately if you wish to discuss.
Good Afternoon, Audentes. Here in Woodhurst, there are opportunities available to us that weren't in Perdition's Rest. [he means it in a general way - business, taking advantage of resources - but jesper picks a pretty great time to walk past in HIDEOUS colors. so that too.] But those opportunities cost money, and the meager budget ALASTAIR gave us won't last for very long.
[ if kaz is the very image of a businessman, nami is his perfect opposite: the miniskirt she wears is certainly not appropriate for any legal job... she picks up the sales pitch with ease and enthusiasm, though.] You could always work long hours to support yourself and any supplies we might need for this mission to really succeed... or you could let us help you!
["""help"""]
As it just so happens, we're feeling generous about a recent acquisition, and are willing to lend out some extra money to help with your ventures. The money can be repaid in interest or via favors of equivalent value.
[ kaz nods towards nami, who they've agreed between them that she can take care of the interest aspect. he could do it himself, of course, but he'd rather let her feel like shes contributing something here. ]
[ she hmphs, clearly there's been some disagreement here... ] Yes, really generous! Too generous, in my opinion. Anyway, the longer you take to pay us back, the more you'll owe us, so keep that in mind! [ pausing, she points imperiously at their so-far imaginary audience. ] Ah, and if you die, then we get the right to confiscate anything we want from your belongings, to pay for your debt! It's just fair, don't you think?
[ even death won't save you from this particular debt collector... ]
Moreover [ and clearly, more importantly ] Ghezen frowns on deals made in bad faith. We'll hold up our end of the bargain if you hold up yours. Feel free to contact us here or either of us privately if you wish to discuss.
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she listens to the story as Jin explains the circumstances... and promptly groans as he gets to the end, burying her face in her hands.
(hey at least she's sympathetic??) ] Oh, no... that went horribly for you, didn't it!
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[The sympathy's doing a lot to get Jin to actually tell her about it, at least, rather than skim over the details. He'll even elaborate on that 'we'.]
Asher and I were expecting a touching reunion. Not what looked like a corpse on a cart at first.
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[ despite Jin having alluded to the fact the guy was alive in the end, she's still actually rather concerned, hoping she hadn't gotten the wrong idea... though her concern quickly changes into surprise as she blinks. ]
Asher? He was with you? [ wait no never mind that isn't surprising... ] Never mind, of course he was.
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[ she says this like she's making a casual note about today's weather. ]
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[HFHGHHF]
Fine, yeah. We're close, but we'd actually just become friends right before all of that went down. [It's actually one of the big reasons they're friends, so... sorta thanks Kaz and Jesper?]
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[ then, tapping her cheek, she thinks back to what she'd seen of Asher on the magitek when he'd arrived, the way he'd spoken, then. yeah... maybe it's not a surprise if Jin didn't get along with him instantly.
still, she smiles. ] I'm glad he's got friends like you, you know. People who will look after him. [ because as much as she cares for Asher, she knows he isn't... isn't made for the kind of life so many people in Audentes are used to. she's glad there are others who care about him, who'll make sure he isn't hurt. ]
It's what you did, isn't it? Kaz wouldn't have got someone like you that easily, otherwise.
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[Friends. Right.
Jin rests his chin in his palm, brows furrowed together. So much of their friendship-- or, well, whatever the hell they're actually calling it now-- has changed since then. Because Nami's absolutely correct. Asher's smart, thinks on his feet in a pinch, can talk his way out of a disaster better than Jin can on even his best days... but the danger and the supernatural that most of the rest of them have faced must necessarily be beyond him. Even after so long on the team, it's a lot to take in.]
It was. [He casts his eyes downwards and away from Nami.] He could've taken care of himself, and who knows if I was overthinking it, but...
[But Kaz had read him all too correctly. He'd had a soft spot, and he'd known to play to it.
Jin trails off and begins anew, changing the subject pointedly.] From what I hear you've been a good friend to him too.
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But you did what you thought you have to do. [ it's okay — she gets it.
she's been smiling slightly until the point that Jin uses to change the subject, turning it to her instead... then, the smile slips off as she rests her chin on her hand, propped up against the table. her head tilts back just slightly. ]
Yes. Anyone who hurts him will regret the day they were born. [ it's isn't a threat, not like Kaz would issue one — instead, it's a fact, stated quite simply because it's true.
then, after a pause, with a lighter tone, ] He's honest. I like that. You don't meet a lot of people who are as kind and willing to learn to become better.