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NOTICE: To all ImPorts out there thinking of making a move, either residential or commercial! UGNAUGHT MOVING COMPANY is your go-to service for handling the transport of cargo, whether it's your furniture or your personal belongings. Our staff treats each customer's items with care. Drop us a line to arrange a consultation today!

UMC is always hiring more hands who can lift heavy objects and transport large containers from point A to point B. If you think you would be a good fit for Ugnaught, give me a ring and let's discuss the details.

[ And then, a second text, sent privately to Luke Skywalker: ]

Hey Luke, buddy, how've you been? Things got kind of crazy with the clones and I feel like I haven't kept in touch. You maybe want to join me for a drink one of these nights?

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[fehus]

are you still hiring?

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That depends. What are your qualifications?

[fehus]

basic motor function? also i can pull a street lamp out of the ground, i guess.

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Well, I guess that would qualify you for the heavy lifting portion of the job.

Would you mind doing an interview?

[fehus]

i'm okay to have around if someone gets hurt, too, i guess.

an interview's no problem.

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An added bonus!

Make your way up to Nonah, to a coffee shop called Don't Be Latte. (Our regular offices were hit during the recent arson spree, so this will have to do for now.)

[fehus]

is arson usually a problem you guys deal with?

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You must be new.

Few weeks back, a bunch of clones of ImPorts went on a rampage in the four cities. In Nonah, one clone decided to torch a string of local businesses.

I promise, it doesn't happen all the time.

[fehus]

fresh like a daisy, yup, that's me. and i wish that were the first time i've heard of some freak of nature single-handedly trying to toast a city block like a marshmallow.

what time should i come by the coffee shop?

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Where there's people with powers, there's trouble.

Let's say tomorrow, noon time?

[fehus]

sounds good.

i'm magnus chase, by the way.

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Lando Calrissian. Good to meet you.

[fehus]

you too. any general advice for a new guy around here?

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If you're looking to avoid trouble, stay out of Maurtia Falls. Highest crime rates of the four cities.

[fehus]

sure is where i got dumped yesterday.

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Well, the good news is, you're not completely out of luck. You can always put move to a different city -- and when you do, UMC will be there to help.

[fehus]

i'd have to get a house and some stuff to move out of it first. otherwise your company can just crowd surf me to my destination, i guess.

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You're not living in the government provided housing, I take it?

[fehus]

hard pass. not interested in being connected with the government until i know what's up around here.

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I don't blame you. But if you need a place to crash, I've got a couch with your name on it in Nonah.