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

[danceofcurse]

It'd be a little strange if you didn't want a demonstration, to be honest.

Alright...when would be a good time to come in for the interview? And where exactly would that be?

[vorbarra]

Seeing as that's the main part of the job? [ He smiles slightly. ] You're right. Though I don't have anything to do with that part.

Mornings mid-week are easiest for me; my name is Gregor Vorbarra, and the Dendarii Security Corporation has offices in the business district of De Chima. I can forward you some directions.

[danceofcurse]

Exactly. Whether it's you specifically or someone else...I'm more than ready.

I live in De Chima, so with some direction the place shouldn't be too hard to find at all. Thank you, Gregor.

[Or is it Mr Vorbarra? Van's not sure, but he suspects he'll be corrected if it's not alright.]

I'm Van, by the way. Van Fanel.

would you like to set up a log or shall I?

[vorbarra]

Ah, that's very convenient. We're all based in De Chima primarily. I'll see who I can rope in to conduct your combat evaluation-- I'm singularly useless in that respect. You can think of me as the business manager, I suppose.

[ Definitely Gregor rather than Mr. Vorbarra. He's never been called Mr. Vorbarra in his life and every odd instance of it here throws him off. ]

Thank you, Van. [ Taking his cue from his own introduction. ] I'll look forward to meeting you.

if you wouldn't mind i'd be very grateful!

[danceofcurse]

[Agreeably, Van nods.]

One is just as important as the other, but alright.

[Van's not about to judge. He knows very well that not all kings make great generals, and not all generals make great kings. Sometimes, the two being mutually exclusive is in everyone's best interest. It certainly minimizes the amount of pressure on any one person at any given time and allows for all involved parties to perform optimally.]

How is next Wednesday?

[vorbarra]

[ It's more than a little embarrassing for the Barrayaran Emperor to have a weak stomach around blood and generally prefer to avoid violence, so Gregor can't help being self-deprecating about that, even if it's a social reality he's trying to change. Barrayar is a little bloodthirsty, but he doesn't want it to stay that way...

He gives a slight, wry smile. ] Next Wednesday would be fine. I'll see you then.

[ ooc: Here you go! Ed's going to be doing his combat eval and I told the player to leave a top level for you to tag into, if that works for you. :) ]

[danceofcurse]

[ooc: Works for me! And thank you again for setting that up!]

[vorbarra]

[ooc: No problem at all :) Ed tagged in now! ]