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[sleight_of_hand]

[ Adachi is particularly fidgety when he pops up on the communicators today, rubbing at the back of his neck and absently swaying slightly. He's surprisingly sober, which is a switch from when he usually pops up on his own video posts, and it's a moment before he lets out a sigh. ]

So, um... say you realize that maybe, just maybe, the thing you wanted for pretty much your whole life is what's making you go back on certain things and...

[ He trailed off, letting out a disgruntled noise. Yeah, no, he wasn't making any sense. How was he supposed to describe how he realized he was drifting back to how he used to think, how he felt like he was entitled to everything he wanted and having to put up with the bullshit was beneath him. He didn't want that... he didn't want everything that happened back then to mean nothing. ]

Ah... I quit my job, 'cause I realized I wasn't happy. I've been trying to think of what to do since yesterday, but I'm not sure...

[ All he ever wanted to do was be a detective. What was he supposed to do now? ]

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[dun_moch]

[Oh hey, it's the ID of that guy who was helping Ronald Chump sass the Count on the Majority Report earlier. Dooku considers for a moment which he wants more right now: payback, or another potential voter? Hmmm...]

You are in a difficult position. Tell me, are you only seeking new employment... or a new purpose?

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[sleight_of_hand]

Hunh...

[ Oh, it's Count Dookie, Lord of the Toilet. He paused a moment, almost running his mouth off, but eh... as much as he loved harassing a well deserving politician, he just wasn't in the mood. Speaking of politics... Adachi let out a groan. ]

Was that supposed to be some kind of campaign grab? I'm really not in the mood.

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[dun_moch]

[That's Lord of the Sith, thank you very much.]

Of course not. I assure you, I only wish to be of assistance in your dilemma. Perhaps I can advise you in finding a new path.

[It will totally be a campaign grab, just let the Count sink his hooks in a bit first...]

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[sleight_of_hand]

[ Lord of the Shitter? ]

[ Adachi fixed him with the most deadpan, disbelieving look ever. After a moment, he sighed, rolling his eyes and holding up two fingers. ]

Listen, Count; there are two kinds of people that talk like that: 'Motivational Speakers' that line their pockets with your money and leave you with bad advice, or politicians sucking up to the common man to make them feel special so they can get a vote.

[ Just because he's an asshole, doesn't mean he's a stupid asshole. ]

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[dun_moch]

[The Count represses a reciprocal sigh. Why are people like this even allowed to vote, honestly? There ought to be conditions for such privileges, such as proper courtesies toward the powerful.]

Come now, you did make this post seeking advice, did you not? That is what I am offering now. We can discuss my campaign if that is what is on your mind... but I sense you have more personal concerns weighing on you at the moment.

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[burnseternal]

Our lives often take very different paths than what we had initially set out to do. This is not always an easy realization to come to, but it is a necessary one. Bear in mind, however, that there is no shame in needing to explore your options before continuing down another path. Perhaps you should do just that: experiment, and see if anything you try brings you the happiness you are looking for.

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[sleight_of_hand]

Huh... so experiment, basically?

[ Geeze, where would he even start there? ]

...considering a place like this? Having as many options as we do as imPorts is kind of daunting. I'm not even sure where to begin there.

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[burnseternal]

It can be a difficult prospect no matter where you are. Remember, too, that you are not restricted in finding meaning in occupation alone.

Perhaps it will be easier to first focus on what you know that you do not wish to do.

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[sleight_of_hand]

Well... only thing I really know how to do is be is a detective. There's a pretty broad spectrum of things I can't do behind that.

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[burnseternal]

I did not say things you cannot do. I said things that you do not wish to do. There is always time for you to learn new skills; it is far from too late for you!

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[sassguard]

So the thing you wanted turned out to be not what you want?

[ He's just going to need a little clarification, here... ]

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[sleight_of_hand]

Basically, yeah. Just... kinda realized it when I was falling back on bad habits.

[ Because no matter how much he wanted to blame everyone else for what he was feeling, it was literally all on him. ]

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[sassguard]

They say recognizing there's a problem is a step in the right direction.

Maybe your friends could help?

[ If someone has to resort to the network for advice for something like this, that commodity might be in short supply. ]

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[sleight_of_hand]

[ Adachi cringed at that. ]

Ah... I don't really have friends here.

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[sassguard]

[ Well, that does complicate things a little. ]

Acquaintances? People who know you?

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[drizzle]

What kind of things? Were they bad?

[Nike couldn't help feel curious to know if they were good or bad. It felt like it may be bad, but...it was difficult to tell without details.]

There's nothing wrong in leaving a job that you didn't enjoy. Maybe you can work in different places until you find the one that sticks or get an idea on what you really want to do...?

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[sleight_of_hand]

Hunh? Oh, just... a promise I made to myself, that's all. Kinda had something happen last year back home that was important to me, that's all.

[ He paused a moment, rubbing at his neck. ]

Ehh... that's the problem. I only really know how to be a detective...

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[drizzle]

[It wasn't good nor bad, then. An important promise for his personal growth. That's how she was beginning to understand his situation as which was a better impression.]

I kinda understand. In other words, you want to keep it -- your promise to yourself -- but you're now beginning to have trouble to due to wanting to become a...detective again?

[Oh no, another futuristic word she doesn't understand.]

What does a detective do?

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[sleight_of_hand]

Hunh? Oh...

[ There really were a lot of people who didn't know about detectives, hunh? This wasn't the first time he'd been asked that. ]

They're people who investigate crime; try to find out who did it. That sort of thing.

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[drizzle]

Like a palace guard or soldier?

[They were the only ones who were allowed to investigate crimes in her world. Her gaze will be on him a bit, feeling confused.]

....but you don't look like a military man. Could it be that you only investigate than fight? [Then again.] You don't look like one of those 'police officers' neither. You look healthier than they do, but smaller than a 'bouncer'. [Nike, stop, you may offend him with your honesty.]

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[itistolaugh]

Aww, I'm not gonna see you on my way to work anymore?

[ Read: "Aww, you're not gonna see my cute butt on my way to work anymore?" ]

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[sleight_of_hand]

Heh... I guess that's the only thing I'll miss about my job.

[ He paused a moment, peering at her almost shyly. ]

...can I still see you?

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[itistolaugh]

Well, sure! You'll probably see me around, unless you're moving to a new city too.

Unless maybe you were thinking of something more personal...?

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[sleight_of_hand]

Nah, I'm staying in Heropa.

[ He paused at that, giving the screen a shy glance. ]

Uh... w-well...

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[itistolaugh]

Tell you what, Tohru. If you ever get up the nerve to ask me out on a date, I'll say yes.