[ voice & a brief flash of video ]lonestrayNovember 9 2011, 09:05:36 UTC
[...He remembers this place. He hadn't had much to do with its original incarnation, but that TV is all too familiar.
It brings back memories of other things, too, and perhaps that is the more important point. He wouldn't have bothered to comment if Mei hadn't tried to restore the cafeteria once, herself, after all.]
I can help, if you like. I don't know much about cooking, exactly, but I could move around furniture or clean up after hours, if necessary.
...I already have a job, though. I don't need a salary. Save the money for someone else.
[...Oh, right. She should probably know who she's talking to, shouldn't she. Reluctantly, he switches the feed onto video to give a brief view of his face, then turns it back off.]
I... admit I could use help with moving things and cleaning after hours, yes.
You will receive a salary. Under no circumstances will I accept unpaid labor. If you feel no need to keep it, charities are always an option. Or perhaps you could buy and donate food to the establishment, or to some other establishment.
Any who choose to take shelter with me are welcome.
[She smiles a little, in concession to his lack of mocking.]
For the moment, I've bought a supply from the market with the same loan I've taken to afford this place to begin with. [SHEEPISH LOOK.] Perhaps I can find a less costly source in time.
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It brings back memories of other things, too, and perhaps that is the more important point. He wouldn't have bothered to comment if Mei hadn't tried to restore the cafeteria once, herself, after all.]
I can help, if you like. I don't know much about cooking, exactly, but I could move around furniture or clean up after hours, if necessary.
...I already have a job, though. I don't need a salary. Save the money for someone else.
[...Oh, right. She should probably know who she's talking to, shouldn't she. Reluctantly, he switches the feed onto video to give a brief view of his face, then turns it back off.]
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You will receive a salary. Under no circumstances will I accept unpaid labor. If you feel no need to keep it, charities are always an option. Or perhaps you could buy and donate food to the establishment, or to some other establishment.
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Hn. Fine. When do you intend to begin with this?
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It should take no more than a few weeks.
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Starting it back up sounds like a great idea. I'll do whatever I can to help get it up and running again.
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...I don't think I'm familiar with you. Are you a cook of some kind?
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A...cook? [He chuckles, and rubs at his neck a little awkwardly]
No, I'm, uh, on the Patrol. But I worked in a ramen shop here for awhile?
...Only as a delivery boy, though.
[A beat!]
Oh, right, my name is Kaien. Kaien Shiba.
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[He's not really mocking though. Just considering, in his own Jon Snow way.]
Where will you get the meat to feed them with?
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[She smiles a little, in concession to his lack of mocking.]
For the moment, I've bought a supply from the market with the same loan I've taken to afford this place to begin with. [SHEEPISH LOOK.] Perhaps I can find a less costly source in time.
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There's no need to buy meat, when plenty of it is running around for free.
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[But he keeps looking at the dragon's face.]
I think that's a nice name. And...I'd help you. I promise not to snitch any of the food the way I did back at Camelot.
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An appropriate name.
[SMILE.]
...I would truly appreciate any help you could give, Merlin.
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Great! I can start whenever.
[Far more enthusiastic about this than mucking out stables.]
Oh, and I won't require a salary. All my needs are already met.
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It does call for warm lighting, though, I think.
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[...starks. so confusing.]
I--
[hm.]
I hadn't expected any kindnesses from you.
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