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[cigarbribery]

[Breaking up the oncoming flood of candidates vying for Ambassadorship is a post that comes in sometime during lunch break, starting with a photo of a stack of business cards that all have this printed on it, sitting on top of a desk:]



I can practice again! I've been able to practice for a while now, it's just today that I got these all printed out. Better late than never, right?

They aren't complete yet, this is just a trial run. I'll add a definition of "lawyer" at the back, for those of us who don't know what that means. (Crash course on lawyers for the people from worlds where it doesn't exist: we study the law and then apply this knowledge to representing you in all kinds of legal matters, especially the courtroom.)

Also, Valentine's Day is coming up, and there's this guy I've been seeing who I'd like to take somewhere nice. Suggestions? I'm not picky.

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[fauxmarth]

Congratulations, Foggy! They look lovely.
May I have one? I already know what you do, but it would be nice just to have as a keepsake.

[cigarbribery]

Thanks. I spent an hour on them. [Gotta look Professional, after all.]

Of course! They're meant to be passed around anyway, I was hoping to ask you to pick up a few and pass them out to people for me.

[fauxmarth]

I'll be more than happy to once I return to the city. Are there particular people I'm supposed to give them out to?

[cigarbribery]

[This is going to go terribly.]

Not exactly? If someone you know mentions they have a legal problem, you can pass a card along to them. Other than that it's really up to you.

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[notyourfathersosborn]

Congrats, Franklin.

[cigarbribery]

Thanks, Normie. (Is that okay with you? I'm new to this.)

But you know, only my mom calls me Franklin. Everyone else just calls me Foggy instead.

[notyourfathersosborn]

(Normie's fine.)

Sorry. Where I'm from you started going by Franklin again. I forgot.

Foggy. Got it.

[cigarbribery]

Don't worry about it.

Hey, when you're free, do you feel like going out for lunch? I know a good place, serves some pretty good croissants.

[canonized_demon]

Can't go wrong with a club for your date. Wine, men and song, it's pretty much the perfect spot.

[cigarbribery]

I'm sort of leaning towards the club thing myself, but most of the clubs I know about are a little loud. I'm thinking something slower.

[canonized_demon]

Er...private club maybe? Local singer, smaller tables so you're closer together, still wine.

[cigarbribery]

Sounds good to me! You know any private clubs around? Preferably ones that won't require you to chop off an arm and a leg to get in.

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[pyrogue]

Oh hey, congrats!

Also, you know, a place with music would be good. Just saying.

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[cigarbribery]

Thanks. I got a pretty good place for it too, not too far away from government housing.

Mm. Noted. What kind of music?

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[pyrogue]

Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if that guy listens to gregorian chants dubstep or something. He listens to anything. But I know this one bar that does Elvis covers --

[ mick no ]

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[cigarbribery]

Yeah, no on the Gregorian chants. [But Elvis covers? He actually perks up a little at the idea.] Is this bar anywhere near the Porter cities? I've been dying to see an Elvis impersonator up close for years.

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[pillz]

i'm setting aside some money for my retainer right now. ;(

congratulations on the boy.
either of you like museums?

[cigarbribery]

It's fine. You win some you lose some.

We're both pretty busy usually, but I figure he might like something that's dedicated to music. Know any museums like that?

[pillz]

i'm sure there's a couple.

but i think my exhibit's still up in de chima. couple of mini neuroscanner buds and a big holo generator that shows everything in shiny high-def and color. could bring some music, see how the endorphins light up.

persephone might be throwing a concert some time too. you know her?

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[functusofficio]

A guy you've been seeing?

[ Her tone is very earnestly eager. Foggy, pls spill the details. ]

Also, I should certainly keep some of those in my office for when people need legal counsel.

[cigarbribery]

His name is Piper and he's great company to be around. Also, he likes penguins.

[He might not be in love, but he's incredibly affectionate in his tone. He likes this guy.]

I was actually just about to ask you that. I'd appreciate all the help I can get with finding clients.

[functusofficio]

I hope I'll get a chance to meet him sometime, it sounds like he makes you quite happy.

Mayor Baelish and I met at a seafood restaurant that was quite nice, I might be able to get you a reservation there?

[ Foggy she's so happy to see you happy, okay. ]

You know I'll always have your back on that.

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[alcheregis]

Congratulations, dear! I can recommend a number of good places in Maurtia Falls if you'd like - if any of them are full, I'll ask them quite nicely on your behalf~

[cigarbribery]

I'd love to hear them! And I appreciate the offer, ma'am, thanks. I do think I can manage just asking around, but a list of places to start with would be nice. Again: thank you so much.

[alcheregis]

[ Oh, Haen thinks, he's adorable. But she will obligingly send along a robust selection of restaurants of varying styles and price ranges, and they're all respectably nice places to take a date. ]

There you go!

Thank you for basing here in Maurtia Falls, you know. It means a lot.