[voice]
[There's a more or less steady background of ambient noise; measured footsteps on pavement, an occasional soft sound of leather or a metallic jingle, and the general cacophony of the city and its current pest infestation.]
Seems like it's not a great time, but if I'm going to be stuck here for a while, I need work.
[A sudden close-up beating of wings and the voices of several berserk pigeons interrupts - briefly. A low whoosh of something large moving quickly through the air ends in a short series of squishy thuds, and the bird noises are soon gone.]
I was trained as special forces in my world. I've had my share of field experience, so...
[Another pause, shorter and with no obvious sounds of anything being killed this time.]
...I just need to know who's hiring.
[Click.]
Seems like it's not a great time, but if I'm going to be stuck here for a while, I need work.
[A sudden close-up beating of wings and the voices of several berserk pigeons interrupts - briefly. A low whoosh of something large moving quickly through the air ends in a short series of squishy thuds, and the bird noises are soon gone.]
I was trained as special forces in my world. I've had my share of field experience, so...
[Another pause, shorter and with no obvious sounds of anything being killed this time.]
...I just need to know who's hiring.
[Click.]