❀30th Charm❀ ⇁ video

[choseherownway]

...You know, I don't think I've gone so long between posts in months. [Lily clears her throat, shaking her head as she smiles warmly at the camera. She's sitting at her usual desk, surrounded with various tools, bits of glass, metal, and jewels]We've had a great many new arrivals as of late, and I just wanted to make sure you're all settling in all

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Alliance Lock;

[only_mostlydead]

We'll take the job. Garrus has already been there.

Alliance Lock;

[choseherownway]

[a smile] I was hoping you'd say that. Ostensibly you'll be bringing in samples of my merchandise, and I got my hands on some tech that should confuse the scanners when it comes to the actual cargo. It should all go smoothly, but - well. Should and does are rarely ever the same thing, in this place.

Alliance Lock;

[only_mostlydead]

It's not like the crew are strangers to these sort of mishaps, and we never go far from our guns.

Alliance Lock;

[choseherownway]

I have noticed both of these things, over the past few months. It's part of the reason I was hoping you'd take the job, to be honest.

...I think we can spare you from infiltration, though.

[trustedthemost]

[Eyeing you. This would be too much of a coincidence... Her voice goes a little sing-song and she smiles.]

Lily, what a pretty name...

[choseherownway]

[There's a faint inhale of breath, before she narrows her eyes at the woman] It's short for Lillian. [:|]

[trustedthemost]

[She notes that physical response but her expression doesn't change.] I prefer Lily. May I call you Lily?

[She sighs] I knew of a Lily once. Her hair was awfully red... Filthy creature, had to be put down, you see.

[choseherownway]

I don't suppose I could stop you.

You think anyone who isn't exactly like you has to be put down, I don't see what this has to do with me.

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[whoneedsbending]

Sokka.

Hey, I'm kind of running low on money...and I don't think places accept pocket fluff. [He shuffles slightly and looks a little uncomfortable.] Could you...do that? Point me in the right direction I mean.

I can fight [Barely.] can lift and carry things. [Damn...what can he do job wise? :/]

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[choseherownway]

[She smiles at him, glad for the distraction] Nice to meet you, Sokka.

[He gets a nod] There's a general store near the apartments that is friendly to Outworlders, and I'm friends with the owner - I used to work there myself. I'll send the details to your datapad and let him know you're coming. If you can't deal with customers, he can put you in the back carrying and counting stock - it's not a wonderfully fulfilling job but it's easy and it's money, and it'll keep you on your feet until you get settled.

[Video] I was sure I replied to this, sorry!

[whoneedsbending]

Hey, at this moment, I can't be picky, jobs a job. [He grins widely.]

Thanks!

[Video] it's okay!

[choseherownway]

It's no trouble! Good luck.

locked;

[abominable]

Lots of interesting things there, I have plenty to say but excuse me as I focus on one of those- Bellatrix who wants you what? Are we talking about vague death threats or standing by your door with a knife?

[wait he sees that thread] ... Lufkin, really? Right, right, focusing, isn't she charming. Friendly lot from your world I take it?

locked;

[choseherownway]

[She pushes a shaky hand through her hair] Somewhere in between the two, I think, but only because she doesn't yet know where I live.

[A small smile twitches on her face] It's the surname of the first female Minister of Magic back in my world, pureblood. She's a blood purist, I was hoping she'd recognise it enough to assume that I was at least halfblood, and not worth her time. [She closes her eyes for a moment]You remember when I said I have responsibilities to take care of, back in my own world? When, I'm twenty one, her master Voldemort is going to try and kill my son. He kills my husband, offers to spare me but I...I am going to elect to die trying to save Harry instead. And that casts a protective spell, ancient magic, so when Voldemort tries to kill Harry, the spell backfires on him. He doesn't die, but he does disappear, and it gives the Wizarding world thirteen, fourteen years of reprieve, andgets Bellatrix Lestrange locked up in Azkaban. Essentially, I killed her master for a short while, and she wants to return the favour,

locked;

[abominable]

Clever- not sure complimenting your hiding skills is a good thing or not. Here I was hoping you'd have no reason to need them.

[that. is heavy stuff. he bites back the knee jerk reaction of joking around because he likes Lily, and given the shakiness well- it wasn't really the time to joke, was it? Ignoring the fact he deserved a medal for realizing this his replies, tone a touch a soft] Ah, that explains some of the pointed 'I have responsibilities' bit you have, especially your shoulders. I uh- that's... extremely unfair honestly. Brave, sure, but unfair. You're too blighted young to be a martyr.

[He rubs his temple] Uh, well, if you need a big, strong mage bodyguard I'm more than willing to do a shift or two. You know, good contribution to the Alliance- also if she comes by we can throw two fire dragons at her, how cool would that be? And they can be purple.

private to anders;

[choseherownway]

If I'd been cleverer, I would have remembered to either lock this, or not go announcing my name where she could hear it.

[She rubs a hand over her face, nodding. She's not going to cry, but she feels tense, tired and unhappy] It is unfair, but what else can I do? If I don't go back, her kind could end up taking over my world - the one person who could save it won't even be born. But if I do go back, I die, and I place the hope of an entire world on the shoulders of my son. [a snort] Plus, he apparently has to live with my sister. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. I...I keep on hoping that I can find some confirmation that things don't change back home, even though I'm gone. That I'm somehow only a replica, and I can say here while some other Lily does what needs to be done.

That's horrible, isn't it?

[She pauses, swallows, trying for a smile and almost succeeding] I'd appreciate that, yes. I'm going to look into moving into a more secure location. I just - I hope she doesn't start killing innocents in order to draw me out. I don't

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[catlordbeyond]

[Lion-O's replying with some nervous posturing, shifting weight and trying not to scratch his head. But, at least he's found some clothes, the drab, gray pants and jacket are functional much more than regal.]

Hello, Lily. I seem to be one of those new arrivals. Could you suggest what people do here for currency or supplies?

Name's Lion-O. I'm sure I can do you a favor, next time. [Nervous laughter.]

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[choseherownway]

[She tilts her head slightly. Heh, kitty]

Hello, Lion-O, it's lovely to meet you! The simplest way to get both currency and supplies here is to get yourself a job - if you tell me what kind of skills you have, I can point you in the right direction.

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[catlordbeyond]

I thought it might be that. [Tone of dread here. He's got experience in many activities, none of them, technically, employment.]

Last place I stopped, it was sword contests for prize money, but I don't even have a sword anymore.

But there must be some skills I have that employers require. [He pauses here, uncertain where to begin.] I've only ever been Prince or King, but that includes training in all sorts of things. [Riding, swordsmanship, courtly manners, leadership. Prince stuff.]

I know a thing or two about technology.

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[choseherownway]

[She smiles slightly at the tone of dread. She felt the same way, when she first arrived]

Coruscant doesn't have any legal duelling rings. Or none that I'm willing to endorse at the very least, but I do know a number of merchants in need of bodyguards? I can get you a weapon - probably not a lightsaber, but there are vibroswords and the like that I can get a hold of.

Alternatively, you can start of simple - working in a shop, dealing with customers, putting away stock and unpacking it, that sort of thing. It's not glamorous, but it is work.