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[jojoceanman]

[When the feeds starts and opens up, Jotaro is sitting at a desk. There’s a disorganized pile of papers across his desk, none of which can be read from the video feed, and the background is clearly some sort of posh office space. There’s also a faint sound of music in the background, though very heavily muffled by the doors of the room he’s in.]

I’m not sure what’s conventional for when imPorts leave, but both Jonathan Joestar and Josuke Higashikata left this world a few days ago. If you knew them and think they may have something you want, let me know and I’ll help get it for you. ...I understand they were both here for a couple years. The nature of this world doesn’t allow anyone to say goodbyes, but don’t be concerned for them anymore - just remember their presence. That’s all they would ask from the people they met.

[Jotaro is personally not concerned at all, but he feels like pre-empting anyone who might be upset about their friends leaving. He’s dealing with this in his own way, mostly by burying himself in work. Speaking of which:]

That aside, Jonathan was in charge of a couple clubs and left behind documentation to transfer ownership to me in the event of him leaving. Krakatoa in Heropa, and the Iceberg Lounge in Maurtia Falls - both these clubs will stay open under my ownership. If you’re interested in ditching your government job and being hired in either one, contact me here or elsewhere. Krakatoa is open as a restaurant during the day, and a nightclub after 8pm. Iceberg Lounge strictly operates in the evenings.

Simple jobs like bartending, bouncer or waitstaff are open for both. If you’re an entertainer, you can perform at the Iceberg during nights and get paid per performance. If anyone likes attention, Jonathan mentioned that Krakatoa patrons tend to be obsessed with imPorts. You could probably get them to give you free things if you play to the spotlight. No interview necessary for any job, but I can’t hire anyone with a major criminal record. Or minors. Not my rules.

...Good grief. Guess I’m going to need to quit my own job to take care of these places now. [He breathes out a little from his nose, the realization of everything he explained just hitting now.] That’s all I have to say. Let me know if you have any questions. Or if you think one of my relatives may have something you want.

[And normally before he was more cagey about admitting to having family here, but with them both gone he’s a lot less worried about that. Kind of a relief really.]

[ooc: the thread with dio is chronologically last.]

Comments

[darted]

Yea. The Fire Nation uses fire to fight and also to innovate their technology. In our Academy training growing up, we had to dodge balls of fire for P.E. [ What a stringent nation to be from! ]

[jojoceanman]

...I'm not sure if that would be child cruelty, or kind of fun. [both maybe.] I trust you know what you're doing since your "career" will be short-lived if you flop. Just don't destroy the club and I'll live.

[A beat.]

Still no on the trapeze though.

[darted]

It was a little of both. I mean, I was raised with my knife throwing habit encouraged. [ Even as a little girl she was still practicing targets and knocking boys into the fountain. ]

Fine. Got it. What's the limit for ridiculousness in your club? Could I do something with tigers? [ WHERE IS SHE GOING TO GET TIGERS?!?!? She'll think of the details later ok! ]

[jojoceanman]

[what the fuck--]

Are you just trying to see what you can get away with at this point, Mai? Be honest.

[darted]

I'm trying to plan a spectacle here. I need to know where your hard line is, so I don't cross it. I'm not trying to step on any toes, so tell me where your toes are. [ She hopes that answers the question, because she isn't quite sure if the response did the job. ]

[jojoceanman]

Just don't get me sued. That's my only request.

[darted]

Oh, I wouldn't want to do that. If you were to get sued though, I know some really nice entertainment lawyers. [ If Jotaro does not immediately vomit upon the mention of a profession so heinous, Mai will clarify. ] I meant that in general. These guys are good. They get us out of multimillion dollar fines all the time.

[jojoceanman]

Great, thanks. ["Thanks" said like he's thanking her for pulling out a tooth.] Good grief. Please don't make me regret this, it's my first day.

[darted]

You have nothing to worry about. You have a major broadcasting network behind this now. [ Her attempts to be supportive... fall flat. ]

It'll be like nothing ever happened. We could even rebuild an exact copy of your bar if it got destroyed.

[jojoceanman]

What kind of show are you planning?!

[YOU'RE NOT DESTROYING THE BAR, STOP MAI.]

[darted]

Not one that endangers your bar! That's bad publicity. I'm just trying to show you that I'm pessimistic enough to be insured for the worst possibility! [ Isn't that an .... uplifting characteristic Jotaro?!?! ]

[jojoceanman]

Your perception is admirable. [What has he agreed to, he asks himself for like the tenth time in this conversation.] Just give me your plans when you're ready with them, and I'll have a better idea of the heart attack I should expect.

[darted]

Okay. Make sure you have your insurance ready for then. [ Said straight laced as a y=mx+b equation. ]