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[ the person that shows up in the feed is a.. skinny japanese teenager in glasses, expressionless and silent. for a few moments, there's nothing, but then his lips part... and shut once more. another second passes, and he offers a polite bow. ]

Hello. [ come on, kid, spit it out. ] My name is Arima. Kishou Arima. I'm a CCG agent back home, so I think it would be better to work using what I'm good at. It's probably a little silly for me to be a student long-term, and I'm not sure what it really means to be a journalist..

[ he trails off, head tilting faintly, mouth finally turning down into a small, thoughtful frown. a few moments later, he rises, simply walking away from the frame--

--only to return with sasaki in tow. ]

You're better at this sort of thing. You've been doing it longer, haven't you? [ he gives the older man a puzzled look. ] I already covered my name and my job at home. What else is there?

[ Sasaki is wearing an apron and he clearly was busy cooking something. He blinks for a moment, looking at the camera, then back at Arima, and then back again at the camera. ] ... R-Right! Arima-san is from my world. He is my superior, my supervisor and my mentor, though he is a bit older during my timepoint. [ HE IS ALSO SASAKI'S DAD. ] Uhm- he is sixteen years old and he likes books and he is a great athlete. Arima-san isn't very used to any of this, so please be friends with him!

[ arima's lips part again in apparent surprise, then clamp shut. for a second or two there, he actually looks kind of flustered. it doesn't help that sasaki is clearly in full-on maman mode. ]

I don't know about friends, that seems kind of-- [ weird. but he ends the feed before he can finish the thought. ]

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[[so after a week of aimless wandering and several failed attempts to return to the Dreaming or remove the tattoo on his wrist, the Corinthian finally decides it's time to say hello. Twin black lenses peer thoughtfully down at the communicator, their owner nestled in the shade of some nondescript building.]

It is a curious thing, to be out of place. They have done their best to make us fit, but ill-fitting it must remain for those who had purpose before. Ties are not as easily cut as some lesser materials, and I find these unwanted attempts to bind... [he hums] ...mm, an irritant. I doubt that I'm the only one.

[a pause. The Corinthian glances briefly down at the tattoo on his wrist, glowing in the shadow. He frowns, then returns his attention.]

...I am also aware that there are none here I know, and I am cut off from contacting them. So instead I would have your names and a word on your world, if you would give them. Or not - as you will. But it seems the only thing to do with a communicator is to attempt to communicate; there is no point to hiding in a false world. I will even begin, to make it more comfortable. [he adds, humored:] That is a rare offer from me.

[the nightmare touches a hand to his chest genially.]

I am known as the Corinthian, nightmare of the Major Arcana in service to the Lord Shaper, Lord Dream of the Endless.

And it is good to meet you.

Wanted: Housekeeper/Gardener/Cook/PR Manager damn Vor are useless

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[The video that opens up on the network offers a scene of opposites. Aral Vorkosigan was a stout older man, square jawed and dark eyed. Wearing a pressed uniform, and sitting in formal attention, he's far more used to public address and time-lag communication than the casual back and forth of the network.

Sitting beside him in a bright and airy sundress, with vivid, curly red hair and bright grey eyes, Cordelia Naismith Vorkosigan leans against him, smiling and elbowing the stern man in a teasing fashion as he begins the ... incredibly formal address.]

The Vorkosigan House will be seeking a small number of employees for residential aid. In particular, those with skill in organization, cleaning and cooking are encouraged to reply. Pay will be equitable to market, though up for negotiation, live-in accommodations provided and not docked from salary should the applicant wish to remove themselves from government housing.

Please direct inquiries and offers within.

[He's clearly got this talking to the kids thing down.]



((OOC: HELLO looking for new CR to drag in, enjoy the country life, horses, dogs, espionage and bad decisions. Certainly nothing could go wrong with this.

Both Aral and Cordelia will be replying to this post!))