[Here, have a mildly annoyed looking man with long blond hair and an eye-patch, the glint of metal from his leather collar there between the folds of his black collar. There's the hint of a smile pulling at his lips as he sighs and props his chin on his knuckles.]
So.
[A soft laugh.]I had thought to acquaint myself with this new country a bit
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[A soft laugh then.]
It just gets to the end of the line and shifts right into reverse.
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I take it this isn't the first time there have been issues with the tranport?
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I'm sure they're trying to figure it out-- [for all the good that does.]
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Lucky me then, I guess. So...mind if I ask if you have any advice for a newly arrived traveler? Aside from avoid the subway?
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[A beat.]
I was more...wondering your perspective or take on the place. People used to briefing a steady stream of newcomers probably fall into a routine, so I just thought you might have some veteran advice, so to speak.
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[uh, uh. right. a pause, then-]
Well... Aside from the subway, I'd advise avoiding the companies. They both have rather underhanded methods when dealing with... people. I'd also recommend never being arrested, but that should probably go without saying.
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[A beat, then a slight nod.]
But if that's also the case, can you reccomend a safe enough area to move to once my month is up? Best think of that now, right?
[Provided he doesn't starve to death by then, of course. Minor detail, really.]
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Do you have any ideas of what you could work as, sir? [though now really wasn't the time.]
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[A short, unamused laugh then before he slouches a bit more in his seat.]
That was actually why I left so early this morning - to go job hunting.
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The Underground mall has a lot of opportunities for something like that-- and it... doesn't take the subway to get to, normally.
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That would be ideal, I think. Thanks for the heads up Mister...?
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It's nice to meet you, Mister...?
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[A beat.]
You're really quite kind to answer all of my questions. Remind me to treat you to lunch sometime... if I ever get off this thing, that is.
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