002; video; you should ENDEAVOR to help!!!

[kanyounot]

[ Kanan's putting his ugly mug on video today, wow! Amazing! He's also in, like... an office somewhere, it appears? There's probably a white board and a filing cabinet behind him, a potted plant, that kinda thing. ]

Hey, everyone. If you don't already know, I'm Kanan Jarrus.

[ He gives a little wave. What follows appears to be rehearsed - like he's memorized this speech, practiced it beforehand. ]

Mayor Baelish has graciously agreed to let me take over running the Endeavor Center, here in Maurtia Falls. If you don't know what that is, it's a place established several months ago to serve the youth community here. Kids can come here to participate in all kinds of activities, outreach programs, after school classes, you name it.

Maurtia Falls is a tough town, and a lot of the kids here need help, to keep them off the streets. To give them opportunities to be their best selves. I believe we can make that happen, but I definitely can't do it alone. We need volunteers - lots of them. If you've got an interest or a skill, you can teach it to someone else. If you're involved in a career and want to get someone else interested in it, you can do that. If you can think of something, I'll find a way for you to help out.

Furthermore, I also run NeoJedha, a shelter and temple for the youth of Maurtia Falls. The Endeavor Center helps kids who might otherwise wind up on the streets, or in bad situations. NeoJedha offers a safe place for the kids who are already in those bad situations, and need to get out. Who need a place to stay, a hot meal, a shower. Maybe even some self-defense lessons. I could use some help there, as well, if that's more your speed.

Finally - I've got a job offer. I need an assistant, full-time. Someone to, well - be my eyes. [ He waves a hand vaguely at his face. HI YEAH, BLIND GUY HERE. ] Someone to help me navigate the bureaucracy, help fill out paperwork, the basic day-to-day stuff that needs done to keep everything running smoothly. Anyone interested in any of this can drop by and check us out whenever you want. We need all the help we can get.

Oh, and if anyone wants meditation lessons, I'll still be doing those, too. For a small fee - all proceeds go right back into the Endeavor Center.

[ Honestly, the only question is: when does he plan to sleep? ]

Thanks for your time.

Comments

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[killtime]

Well, soccer season's almost up, and I've been saying my kid needs to learn how to defend himself.

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[kanyounot]

And who's your kid?

[ Kanan would like to know all the kids, okay???? ]

[killtime]

His name's Martin. He doesn't really use the Network. I think he's thirteen? Maybe fourteen. Probably not fifteen yet.

[kanyounot]

This... wouldn't happen to be the same Martin that Captain Rex has been looking after, would it?

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[setmatch]

I would certainly be interested in volunteering my legal expertise with the Endeavor center.

I... could also teach German or piano classes, if there was interest.

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[kanyounot]

I could definitely use someone with legal expertise. I'm very familiar with this world's laws.

You are...?

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[setmatch]

David Klein. Former assistant district attorney, now a criminal lawyer at Anderson and Klein. We're in Maurtia Falls.

[ There's a slight smile, not that Kanan could see it. ]

Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Jarrus.

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[kanyounot]

Nice to meet you, too.

Actually, Mayor Baelish mentioned you, so I'm glad you got in touch. Sounds like you'll be really useful to the Endeavor Center. A lot of these kids need a legal advocate.

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[viciousmaukery]

Can't help with being your eyes, sorry. I have many talents, but navigating bureaucracy on a daily basis isn't one of them. [He's very sure about this.]

I can help with self-defense, though, and I used to be in a circus. I'm not too bad with kids.

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[kanyounot]

Self-defense teachers could be useful. I'll point out that I don't want any weapons training going on. This is purely "how to get away if someone attacks you" training.

[ He's not here to train mini-assassins. ]

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[viciousmaukery]

[Neither's Molly, thankfully.]

No weapons training, just quick and dirty ways to get out of a fight, got it. [He hums, a finger tapping idly against the surface of the table.] I could also teach them to tell fortunes for a quick buck.

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[kanyounot]

[ GOOD. He's glad Molly's not going to argue with him about that. There are a lot of really fight-happy imPorts, around here. ]

Fortune telling? For real, or just for pretend?

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[beautiful_monster]

I can teach them figure skating. Or street skating if they've don't have an ice rink. I don't spend a lot of time in Maurtia Falls, but I've been helping out some of the kids in Heropa already.

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[kanyounot]

I don't know that there's an ice rink, but we might be able to figure something out. The seasons are changing.

[beautiful_monster]

If you can find a space big enough, I can take care of it. [ He holds a hand up and summons a tiny swirl of snow into his palm. ] Ice powers. I can't keep it up for more than a few hours, but long enough to hold lessons on.

[kanyounot]

I bet we can do that - come on out any time and we can scout some places for it.

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[metaphorbia]

... I dunno if I know anything useful. Mostly gun-related things. Or how to survive when the world is blown up.

But I definitely wanna help. And also meditate, I think.

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[kanyounot]

I bet you have some survival skills that might be useful. You have any wilderness training or experience? We could call it camping and make it fun.

[ He's just spitballing, here. Everyone can help!!! ]

And I'd be happy to teach you what I can.

[metaphorbia]

I spent my entire life in a post-apocalyptic city. So ... uh, I could definitely try, but I might make things worse.

[ He's willing tho!! ]

Maybe I can just pay extra for meditation lessons?

[kanyounot]

Hm. Well, you can always just... mentor. You know what it is to be on the streets. Some of these kids just need someone who understands that.

[ Kanan smiles a little. ]

We also do just take donations, too.

[Private Video]

[shesalittle]

I can help you with the day-to-day mechanics, and getting people to come in. Full-time, if you want.

But I have to get to know you first.

[Private Video]

[kanyounot]

That seems fair to me. I'd also like to know a little about you. Maybe we could start with your name?

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[notgood]

I see David's already taken an interest in this. I'll also volunteer on occasion for legal work. I assume you mean pro bono.

[Kanan does not look like the sort to have money.]

I also assume this is for both import and native children.

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[kanyounot]

I could possibly pay you something, but probably not what you're used to getting for your services.

So, yeah, if you're willing to volunteer, that would be great.

[ Kanan just shrugs. Unsurprisingly, "helping at-risk youth" isn't super lucrative. ]

It's for whoever needs it. Admittedly, the focus is mostly on the locals, who don't have as many resources as imports, but I'm not planning to turn away anyone who needs help.

[notgood]

[A pause...]

How well do you know how to fight with a spear or staff? It's part of your dojo work, isn't it?