003 ⚔ Video

[danceofcurse]

[When the broadcast begins, the center of attention is a young man's gloved hands and the toy figure they hold, approximately thirteen centimeters tall and brushed with shining metallic white paint. Protruding from large armored shoulders embedded with green gems is a leathery-looking vinyl cape that hangs low enough to reach adjustable feet. When pressed, a switch resting behind a horned helmet triggers movement of the arms: a rigid up-and-down chopping motion.]

I was alright with building these things when I first got here, but now that they've started to model them after Escaflowne...

[To say Van sounds exasperated is an understatement, but even so, he doesn't appear to be in any hurry to dispose of the figure. Rather than treat it with any sort of disrespect, the toy is set aside in favor of collecting the phone, the camera positioned in his hands to capture his disapproving frown, no doubt expected by those who have come to know him.]

What I'm trying to say is that I'm looking for new work. I'm good with a bow and arrow, better with a sword, and if there are people who want to learn or need protecting...

[He doesn't feel good about suggesting they pay him for any of that, but he can't very well live off the generosity of others, now can he? And he's not happy at present doing something he feels serves no greater purpose. This is really the only option he has.]

I'm also looking for an armorer. And someone who knows their way around large... [He pauses, clearly searching for the right word, his face screwing up with concentration before, albeit with obvious dissatisfaction, he settles upon the only commonly accepted descriptor he knows.] ...large robots.

Mine needs some repairs. Potentially some improvements.

[That's it. As abruptly as his broadcast began, it ends.]

Comments

no it's hers because she's just as stubborn and she started it!

[danceofcurse]

If that's what you think, then you're obviously not the sort of person I'm looking to work for, are you!

not everything is hazel's fault ok!!

[deadtective]

I dunno, it's kinda flattering that you think I'm the kind of person with enough money to puke out on shit like this.

since when!!

[danceofcurse]

[And what's not flattering is that description.]

Except I don't. I just think you're someone who likes wasting peoples' time.

since like forever!!!

[deadtective]

You're putting together itty bitty baby robots, dude. I don't exactly think you've got a lot of room to talk about that.

more like her fault since forever 8D

[danceofcurse]

I didn't ask for this! Why do you think I'm looking for different work in the first place!

r u d e

[deadtective]

And yet in the meantime, here you are, with a really nice set of tweezers...

t r u e

[danceofcurse]

I can't just quit without having something else to fall back on! I...I won't be that kind of responsibility to anyone!

EXCEPT NOT BECAUSE EVERYTHING IS NOW YOUR FAULT

[deadtective]

You don't look like you eat that much, man.

NOPE IT'S NOT BECAUSE IT'S ALREADY YOUR FAULT

[danceofcurse]

What's that got to do with anything?

...I mean, I don't eat much, that's true. But I have to pay for armor and weapons and Escaflowne's repairs somehow, don't I? And I don't expect to live for free in my home, I'm not registered. I can't afford to take anything for granted.

I WON'T TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS

[deadtective]

You can, actually. Everyone's fucking climbing over each other to shove free shit in your face if you're an imPort. You could probably coast for like, half a fucking year before you had to get a real job.

W O W

[danceofcurse]

Why would I want to do that, though? That's not very honorable.

YOU MADE ME SAY IT

[deadtective]

Because it makes all the natives stupid happy, and there's nothing more honorable than that.

SHOVES????

[danceofcurse]

Accepting gifts is one thing, but there's nothing honorable about living off the handouts of others. It isn't fair to them. It's not right.

I didn't ask to be brought here, but they didn't ask for it, either. I'll make my own way in this world.

YOU CAN'T TOPPLE THE TRUTH

[deadtective]

They're asking you to take that shit, though. Begging, even. Or are you saying they're too stupid to know what they should be doing with their own stuff?

YOU'RE NOT THE TRUTH THO

[danceofcurse]

Stop trying to twist what I'm saying! You might be the kind of person who's alright with taking advantage of the generosity of others, but I'm not!

I don't want to be someone who's only supported by other people, I can't be someone like that! I won't be!

I'M THE TRUTH THIS WORLD DESERVES

[deadtective]

Bad time to be saying that when you're looking for a job, don't you think?

>_>

[danceofcurse]

I don't think so. I'm not asking for people to support me, I'll work in exchange for what I'm paid and that's fair.

just not the one it needs right now 8T

[deadtective]

Unless you suck shit, you mean.

shakes head

[danceofcurse]

What is your problem?

you'll accept it soon

[deadtective]

You're the only one here with a problem, dude. I'm just trying to help you out a little.

NEVER

[danceofcurse]

You call what you're doing helping? You must be touched.

SOON

[deadtective]

You survive this and you'll be able to breeze through any fucking job interview. And it's free of charge, not that you care.

I REFUSE

[danceofcurse]

Oh, now I get it. You think that by saying it's free of charge after I've said I don't want any handouts means I'll reward you for being a nuisance or something. That's not how this works.

IT'S TOO LATE

[deadtective]

So if I bleed you dry then I get some bonus shit? Damn, man, don't have to tell me twice - if that's the case then you're already twenty bucks in the hole.

omg he's so frustrated

[danceofcurse]

You're not even listening to me, you're just hearing what you want to hear! I said that's not how this works!