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[promotional]

Heeeeeey, imPorts. Rhys here. I’m sure you haven’t heard of me, but no hard feelings. I’m starting to think notoriety may not be all it’s cracked up to be. People get weird when they like you too much, y’know?

[His eyes squint tight together, mouth pursing into a slim scrunched line.]

Freaky weird. Clone… weird.

[Tad bit shaken up from his recent run-in with such discomforting fanboyisms.]

Anyway, instead of sulking or asking you guys 'aaah, what's going ooon,' I've gone and figured it out. What I don't know is who's developing the hero tech 'round here, because what's a cape without a utility belt? Am I right or am I right?

[Meaningful pause. He's right.]

And if nobody's stepped up to bat, I'm your man. I figure I can start something up in a day or two, I'd just need a few good men, women, or whatever that want on board. Free bagels at the first training session and yes, before you go and ask—if you show up? You can check out the arm.

[A short flex of robo bicep. Come hither. ]

So let me know what you think and if you have a resume on hand, that’d be just peachy. Or point me in the direction of whatever's already out here. Thanks for having me, Heropa and other. I look forward to doing business with you.

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[syntheticson]

You're a roboticist?

[Seems like there's more around here than he thought...]

[promotional]

I'm more a software guy than hardware, but I've built some prototypes.

[syntheticson]

Ah- systems engineer! That's amazing.

Oh, right- if you need some assistance, I can help you manufacture parts for other people willing to help...

oh, and he's still video, gotta show the moneymaker

[promotional]

Uh huh. And how old are you, kid?

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[hypnotherapy]

Is it rude to ask about the 'clone weird' so early on? I'll assume it is.

You're probably going to get along well here - whether you choose to join a company or strike out on your own. This place is welcoming to those who have something to offer.

...Which sounds ominous, but it's not that bad. Apart from the occasional outbreak of dragons or zombies or...whatever else.

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[promotional]

[Text, eh? He'll match.]

Give it a month and I'll decide who can handle it.

[Rhys sounds overconfident there, but he's the one who could barely deal with the mess.]

About the dragons and zombies: how often would you say those pop up?

[hypnotherapy]

Confident, are we? Well, I'm sure it's essential in starting a business.

I think the dragon was a one-off thing. It was sort of a...side-effect of a virus that made everyone infected degenerate into aggressive mindlessness and eventual death. The dragon got infected too, and...well, you can draw your own conclusions from there.

It was certainly interesting, to say the least.

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[deadtective]

That's a really specific example you're giving there, you know.

[like, as the queen of specific denials, she's just saying.]

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[promotional]

... Excuse me?

if only she could appreciate it

[deadtective]

Excuse you what? Most people don't jump to clones when talking about the dangers of fame.

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[promotional]

Can I help you?

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[hands4healing]

That's not a bad automail arm!

[Video]

[promotional]

Is that what they're called out here?

[So they don't have moonbases but they have robotics on lock?]

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[hands4healing]

That's what I call them...they're called in my world. I'm an automail engineer!

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[ktfod]

Huh.... how strong's the arm?

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[promotional]

How about 'very?'

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[ktfod]

Not good enough for me. Very doesn't mean anything.

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[sunasuna]

There are more than enough people here who fall under the category of 'technologically gifted', some of which I believe already have their own companies here. If you want to succeed, maybe try offering more than something as simple as maybe making a gadget or two.

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[promotional]

Hey, I asked if anyone was already doing something to bring this place up to speed. And let's not mistake skill with charisma. Anyone who wants to succeed is gonna need both.

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[sunasuna]

Oh, and you have both? [Because to Crocodile, it seems like Rhys is mistaking 'charisma' with 'being irritating'. But who the fuck doesn't he find irritating.]

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[kanadian]

[ There's a squint at the screen. ]

What's so great about that prosthetic?

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[promotional]

'Everything' would be an understatement.

[Between his arm and his ECHO eye, Rhys had a huge step-up on his opponents in the business world, okay? Also less appendages and eyes. But robotic ones are better, so it's a win/win.]

Are you asking for a demonstration?

OH GOOD

[kanadian]

Uh -- I don't know if it's really going to be all that impressive.

I mean, it's good you want to help. I'm not saying you shouldn't. I'm just confused why anyone would want to let people tinker with your arm. Or do you just want to show it off.

[ Is he judgin? He's judgin ]