video;

[shifting]

[there's a frazzled shapeshifter on your screens today, imPorts. He rubs a hand against his mouth and the scruff of his chin awkwardly, like he's going to make an effort to collect his thoughts - then promptly throws that plan out the window.]

Hey, uh. Sorta a specific question, but has anyone ever... lost track of a day and shown up at the Porter? With somethin' changed? Is that just - somethin' that happens on top of all the other weird shit this place does to a person?

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[baetiful]

Is it something that would interest you, Mr. Merlotte? Being an ambassador?

[shifting]

Me? ...I don't know that I've ever thought about it. I guess I still feel kind've new here.

[although with each passing week that's becoming less and less true.]

[baetiful]

I ran after only a few months of being in this world. Being new has nothing to do with being good at the position. And I would dare to say, being good at the position has nothing to do with being voted in. Did you see how close Komasan got to becoming ambassador? And he was championing for ice cream.

[shifting]

Yeah, I guess you've got a point. It's just - not somethin' that really occurred to me. I'd have to feel like I could actually do somethin' for people here. Have somethin' to offer.

...And I just got off probation. I could see that playin' poorly.

[baetiful]

You are an attractive man, Mr. Merlotte. Attractive and well-liked. The probation, from my understanding, was not for something you did personally. How could it be held against you when you were an entirely different person for a time?

[shifting]

You'd be surprised.

[unless you knew Chilton; then probably not.

But Sam seems to be giving more thought to the idea than his quip would suggest, pensive and quiet.]

...You know, you haven't come by the vineyard yet. If you think you'd have time to talk, could be a good place to. I'd be interested in discussin' this a little more with you, at least.

[baetiful]

If I cannot make time for the imPorts, then what good am I as an ambassador? I'm at your disposal whenever you wish to meet and would be more than happy to speak with you about this.

[ They need more responsible people to step up to prevent a potential Komasan ambassadorship. ]

[shifting]

Let's meet at the vineyard then. Whatever evening works for you - I get off at five.

[baetiful]

Would tomorrow be too short of notice?

[shifting]

No, I think I can do that. I'll meet you there.

[baetiful]

I look forward to it.