No. He didn’t even hear me sing. He was asking about my past - called it a sob story. I didn’t mean it like that. I don’t want no one feeling sorry for me. I told him I want a quiet life, no trouble and he said he didn’t believe me.
[She shrugs, obviously frustrated.]
He said he’s seen my network posts. He doesn’t want to risk employing me, I guess.
I'm sorry it didn't work out. There are still many other places, though. I know there was recently a listing for LIERs of available jobs. You might reach out to some of those to see if there's anything that might suit you.
It's not going to be the same everywhere. I refuse to allow you to try one place and then give up. You have to genuinely try at least five before you're allowed to start despairing.
[She shakes her head.] I tried Qi'ra. She's sold Insecurity. I'm teaching Taekwondo at the gym so I guess..? And I can't find Faith and the Back Door's locked. I'm just...
[She takes a breath.] I guess I shouldn't have mouthed off on the network, should I? Complained about the system or Roman. I shoulda just sucked it up because all that happened was the Zoo on top of whatever Roman or Beck was doing. I thought I could fight and win, but no one wants this fight. I wish I had kept my mouth shut now.
There's more than one gym you could work at. There are other bars than the Back Door. If nothing else, prostitution is plentiful and respectable in this city, and that takes care of your quota as well. My friend Jaskier runs a very lovely and respectable brothel in the down.
And if you simply don't wish to work, well, you'll be needing to find a dominant either way.
It seems that Beck has left the city, for what that's worth, so you need not worry about him.
There are plenty of other people who dislike the system and Roman. But it is generally a good idea to remember that what you say on the network will be seen and read by just about everyone.
[She swallows hard. Back home, she was well on her way to being a respected metahuman vigilante, and a first class singer to boot. Here, finding a dominant and prostitution is what she faces. It's not bad but... but it's a reality check.]
I mean... yeah? I guess I could? This place has sold me enough times over anyway. I guess I may as well be making the money instead of them. I'll ask Jaskier, did you say? Thanks, Mr H.
Yes. He's kind and charming, and he's ... not unfamiliar with getting into trouble, himself. Including the kind one gets into from talking too much or without thinking. So I expect he'll be sympathetic.
[He's disappointed that he couldn't better help her into the respectable singing gig, but at least he knows that Jaskier will treat her well.]
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[She shrugs, obviously frustrated.]
He said he’s seen my network posts. He doesn’t want to risk employing me, I guess.
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I'm sorry it didn't work out. There are still many other places, though. I know there was recently a listing for LIERs of available jobs. You might reach out to some of those to see if there's anything that might suit you.
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[She sighs.]
Roman's fucking with me from beyond the damn grave. Doesn't matter. I'll drop the dress round tomorrow. Thanks for trying, Mr H. You're a good friend.
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[She shakes her head.] I tried Qi'ra. She's sold Insecurity. I'm teaching Taekwondo at the gym so I guess..? And I can't find Faith and the Back Door's locked. I'm just...
[She takes a breath.] I guess I shouldn't have mouthed off on the network, should I? Complained about the system or Roman. I shoulda just sucked it up because all that happened was the Zoo on top of whatever Roman or Beck was doing. I thought I could fight and win, but no one wants this fight. I wish I had kept my mouth shut now.
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And if you simply don't wish to work, well, you'll be needing to find a dominant either way.
It seems that Beck has left the city, for what that's worth, so you need not worry about him.
There are plenty of other people who dislike the system and Roman. But it is generally a good idea to remember that what you say on the network will be seen and read by just about everyone.
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[She swallows hard. Back home, she was well on her way to being a respected metahuman vigilante, and a first class singer to boot. Here, finding a dominant and prostitution is what she faces. It's not bad but... but it's a reality check.]
I mean... yeah? I guess I could? This place has sold me enough times over anyway. I guess I may as well be making the money instead of them. I'll ask Jaskier, did you say? Thanks, Mr H.
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[He's disappointed that he couldn't better help her into the respectable singing gig, but at least he knows that Jaskier will treat her well.]
Best of luck. I hope it goes well.