01/02. a questionable sense of humor.

[icingkills]

Before any of these disastrous curses that I've been hearing so much about hit, I really ought to find a job.

[The text that follows is one part job application, one part test of the deities' reactions, and one part terrible joke. Enjoy.]I worked for the British Foreign Ministry in my world--that means I'm a diplomat. I'm not terribly sure how to

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[soulofocean]

[...Oh my. She certainly didn't expect him to go for it right away and on such a grand scale.]

[icingkills]

Oh, you're probably right.

[soulofocean]

But you just said that--- Didn't you?

[icingkills]

I was just thinking that I would hate to know the future too often.

[soulofocean]

I kinda see your point... But wouldn't that help you be ready for what's going to happen?

[icingkills]

That depends on what it is.

[soulofocean]

Well.... Some people think knowing something bad's going to happen to them would only make them be afraid every day...

[icingkills]

That's one way to look at it.

Well, it was just a thought.

[soulofocean]

It's worth considering! Me? Okay, so I appreciate warnings.

But on the other hand? Knowing exactly what's going to happen would be horribly boring.

[icingkills]

Warnings aren't so bad. But you're right.

[soulofocean]

...That makes it sound like you appreciate a challenge.

[icingkills]

Would I have made this post if I didn't?

[soulofocean]

You tell me. Maybe it was another way to kill boredom! A really daring one.

[icingkills]

It could be both.

[soulofocean]

So, daring, up to a challenge, and maybe bored enough to put up with their nuttiness? I think they'd be wasting a really good chance if they didn't hire you.

[icingkills]

I'm glad I have your recommendation, Umi.