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[ticketsnriddles]

:: Christmas had been a great success, it seems, despite a few unsatisfied partners here and there. Even with the tournament going on and the tension that came with it, several of the passengers were getting along for the time being. At least, that was what she was aware of. For now, she had some business to take care of regarding something she had

Comments

[prodigal_hands]

::Minding his own business, he doesn't really seem to be paying attention to much::

[ticketsnriddles]

Edward.

Hello, how are you today?

[prodigal_hands]

Oh, conductor. ::Gets up to face her::

What is it this time?

[ticketsnriddles]

Don't worry.

Nothing is the matter today. However, I would like a word with you.

[prodigal_hands]

That's a load off. Go ahead and explain, though.

[ticketsnriddles]

I am in need of some assistance running the train.

[prodigal_hands]

Straight to the point, is it?

What kind of assistance would this be?

[ticketsnriddles]

I hope this seems familiar to you.

::Hands him a pamphlet with information on it::

[prodigal_hands]

::Takes and examines it:: ...The co-conductor election? You'd want to run that again, I'd bet.

[ticketsnriddles]

For the time being, an election would not be in the train's best interest.

I need someone to fill the position right away.

[prodigal_hands]

And you think I'm the man for the job... ::Sees where this is going::

[ticketsnriddles]

Well...

Yes. I have thought about this for a long while and I did speak to you about being something of a bodyguard in the past, if you can recall.

[prodigal_hands]

Yeah, I remember. Are you really sure you want to just promote me like this, though?

[ticketsnriddles]

Believe it or not, I have thought about this very carefully and I do have a feeling it would be beneficial for us both if you took this job.

[prodigal_hands]

I guess I can't change your mind, then. ::That seems to be a recurring problem for him lately::

Unfortunately, I'm not as tough as I used to be, one limb short and all, but I get the feeling you already took that into account as well.

[ticketsnriddles]

Of course I have taken this into account.

On the pamphlet, it is written that a gift is to be given to the co-conductor. ::Takes an armlet out of her pocket:: Would you mind if I put this on you for a demonstration?