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[the_scrappy]

[Well, no one ever accused Ames of being an accountant. If she was feeling luxurious, she'd have just enough in her account to afford a candy bar.]

Anyone know of a job around here that doesn't involve the words customer service? It's not really my specialty.

[As for what her specialty is, well...that's not something she's going to share with a

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[shotyoudeadbang]

Depends on your resume.

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[the_scrappy]

Well I don't have references, if that's what you're asking. My previous clients were discreet about employing services.

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[shotyoudeadbang]

It's more about the skill set. Staying off the radar is a good start, though.

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[the_scrappy]

I specialize in acquisitions. [She figures that's vague enough to not be too incriminating if this guy turns out to be a cop or something.] And staying off the radar is all well and good, but I'm not even on the map in this place.

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[oncemercurial]

I don't recommend becoming a librarian.

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[the_scrappy]

Ugh, no. Books are so boring.

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[origamiguardian]

I'm trying to start a detective agency. But I don't have a standing payroll. People would be paid per case.

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[the_scrappy]

Detective work, huh? That doesn't sound like a bad deal. I kind-of did something like that back home, though I was more on the...hunting and gathering side of things.

What's the pay? Fixed, or a cut of the haul?

[origamiguardian]

I sort of started the same way.

Even cut of the fee paid by the client. Client is also expected to cover medical expenses, but if for some reason they don't, I'd cover that to whatever I could afford. Not that it usually gets that dangerous, but poking around other people's stuff always carries a risk factor.

[the_scrappy]

[Color her intrigued.]

Sounds fair. What kind of clientele are you aiming for?

[Because the last thing she wants to do is get stuck snooping around in someone's underwear drawer trying to find evidence of an affair.]