Tide 005

[kaikou_tide]

It's strange. On the midst of plenty, the basic desire is to cry out that there isn't enough: neither food nor water, neither shelter nor security, nor enough wealth. In the midst of security the feeling of danger is sharpened and in the midst of wealth the fear of poverty is near-overwhelming

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[gunsandhonor]

Words of wisdom from your world, father?

[He remembers that's the priest's voice. Long time ago, though. Or at least, it feels like it.]

[kaikou_tide]

Words of wisdom for any world, I think.

[gunsandhonor]

I... guess so. Not really one to talk about these things, though.

But whatever works.

[kaikou_tide]

I specialised in talking this kind of thing. Went to school for it, actually.

[Glaukir laughs.]

Keeps me fed. Keeps others fed, too.

[gunsandhonor]

Really? I couldn't tell.

[Yes, he could. He's just amused.]

Philosophy keeps you fed?

[kaikou_tide]

Theology, actually, and my salary is paid by the state. So in a sense, yes, theology keeps me fed and keeps many more fed thanks to charities and encouraging kindness and generosity in others.

[Glaukir smiles.]

I slice, I dice, I make all kinds of contributions to society.

[gunsandhonor]

Nice to hear there's a place where that kind of thing actually works out. Not usually that way back home.

[He smirks a little.]

Yeah, but can you make a mean omelet?

[kaikou_tide]

I can but that's more from being single than from any formalized training.

What about you?

[gunsandhonor]

[Hooray for obscure jokes turned subject changes. It's kind of funny, anyway.]

Umm... My friend could. He never burned them, anyway. I was more... take-out, myself.

[kaikou_tide]

Injecting capital into the local service economy. How noble.

[gunsandhonor]

[He chokes out a laugh at that.]

Well, it is when you put it that way. Less so when you're on fridge-detail.

[kaikou_tide]

I think you just need to hire a good public image manager. They'll have you awarded medals for how many take-out boxes you've accumulated. "Local Man's Efforts Save Noodle Shack, Doughnut House, Soup Shop From Closing".

[gunsandhonor]

God, if only. I'd be the big damn hero of the entire town. Maybe even get one of those parades.

[Again. But no one really knows about the other times, and he sees no point in mentioning it.]

[kaikou_tide]

I think you might want to invest in a public image manager, Mr Voelker, I think there's a real future for you down that road.

[gunsandhonor]

If there's one that works on charity, I might take you up on that suggestion. I don't think I could afford the image boost, otherwise.

[kaikou_tide]

Hmm, you might want to stick with your regular business until you can get proper funding, then.

[Glaukir grins.]

A priest's budget isn't enough for me to donate the full amount, I'm sorry to say.