First Victory - [Text]

[justanotherlink]

[Pacifica isn't quite ready for her 'grand entrance' on the network, so to speak, which is why this is just text, mid-morning. Eventually she will make said glorious first impression. She hopes. But she has to be ready first.]

Okay, so. Hi. I'm new to this ridiculousness and I've got some questions.

First, did anybody else's powers not come with any directions? I figured out one of them, but the other two don't make any sense or have like, any hints how to use them. At all. Which is stupid.

I mean, I'm sure I can figure it out eventually but...who know how long that could take.

[Not that she likes asking for help, but she was tired of banging her head against this particular wall.]

Right, and the other thing, do we have to do the job on our papers? 'cause student I'm great at but the other one sounds ridiculous. And like, beneath me. Really beneath me.

I am nobody's golf club shiner.

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[mightthinkthat]

No, no directions, I'm afraid. I suppose you would tell me what they are and we can work it out together, perhaps. I'll understand if you don't want to do that, of course.

And no. That is a job you're given, that'll give you a start and help you settle here. You don't have to keep it, though, by any means.

[justanotherlink]

I guess I can tell you the names. But the names don't mean anything. Not for like, powers.

If it says 'student' next to it, will they pay me to go to school? 'cause I'm need money.

[She will never be used to needing money. She was just supposed to have money.]

[mightthinkthat]

It's up to you.

You could always get a different job, if you like.

[justanotherlink]

One of them says 'Charm the crowd.'

[She isn't telling anyone the next one.]

So they aren't going to pay me for going to school, then.

[mightthinkthat]

I would suggest that's the ability to turn the crowd to your side, without actually needing them to be convinced through your argument. I would try telling a crowd a preposterous story, see if they agree with you or something.

You'll have your room and board, I shouldn't doubt. But for 'non-essentials', I doubt they'd pay you, no. But honestly, I'm not certain.

[justanotherlink]

If it doesn't do anything I'll look like a complete idiot in front of everyone!

So if I want anything actually nice, I need a job.

[mightthinkthat]

Not at all. They'll think you are joking and laugh. It's a common kind of joke - absurdist humour. They won't think you are an idiot, though.

Yes, you need a job.

[justanotherlink]

I guess I could try it. It's your fault if it doesn't work.

Great. Well I'm not being a golf club washer.

[mightthinkthat]

No, it isn't.

Now that we've got that out of the way, what do you want to do?

[justanotherlink]

It was your idea.

I don't know. I never really thought about it before.

[She was going to be a rich and great Northwest. That was how her future was supposed to go.]

[mightthinkthat]

But your decision. [ Francis is a big believer in taking personal responsibility, sorry. ]


Well, what did your heroes do?

[justanotherlink]

Never really had heroes. But if I did they'd be rich. And powerful.

[mightthinkthat]

Why would they be rich and powerful?

[justanotherlink]

Because that's was famous successful people are supposed to be.

[mightthinkthat]

No, dear. I mean, how did they get rich and powerful?

[justanotherlink]

[There's just a really long delay here because she doesn't...actually...know. Finally, a non-answer.]

By doing amazing things, clearly.

[mightthinkthat]

[ He's trying to help you, dear. ]

And what's 'amazing' to you?

[justanotherlink]

Something that would make everyone notice you and respect you.

[mightthinkthat]

Like what?