voice | first case

[coldjustice]

Type: Voice
Sender ID: coldjustice (Neve Gallus)
To: Public
Subject: Information
Warnings: None, will update if anything progresses


[ a new voice comes across the network today, low in pitch, fantasy british, but with little inflection, like this is a person who is used to hiding her innermost thoughts. she considered using the video function, but she's still a little too cautious for that. ]

Right. So. Got a few questions. First: Anybody got a lead on good coffee 'round here? Best places, preferred makers or types? Haven't been this long without a cup since I was a teenager.

[ and nobody wants to see her make her own. it'll work for her, but, well.. the results are terrifying. ]

Second: I may be in the market for something to do. Back home I've a reputation for finding things, researching. Might be interested in helping out.

[ people who are good at reading between the lines can pick up that she means she is definitely interested in helping out and putting her expertise to good use. ]

Third: Any leads on writing ink? My pen could use a refill and I have more than a few notes to go over already.

Fourth: ...nail polish? Or is that too much to hope for?

[ this is something of a distraction. yes, she loves keeping her nails painted (specifically in teal) and her eyeliner game is to die for, but a lot of what she's asking for is also a way for her to judge who reacts and how. those reactions will tell her a lot about the type of people are here and who can potentially be trusted for what, who has what kind of information, and the like.

her connection game starts here. ]

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voice un: psylocke

[serendipitously]

[ look she's not original with names. The voice that comes on has a similar accent to Neve's own voice. ]

I'm rather new myself, so if you get an answer to your first and fourth points, I'd love to hear about it. Personally I'm rather desperate for a good cup of tea.

[ but she'll take some good coffee. ]

A reputation for finding things, hm? Is it rude to ask what you did back home?

voice

[coldjustice]

Two people have mentioned a place called Surasthana Cafe. One even said it has tea, so you might get lucky there. Can't say as to the quality, but at this point I'll take anything.

[ it'll still be better quality than anything she could make herself. ]

Neighborhood detective. Investigator. Public annoyance. Depends on who you ask. I help people, but often times those in charge don't like what I do.

[serendipitously]

I suppose I'll be heading there soon then because I'm certainly the 'take anything' point myself. Eventually I suppose I'll have to find somewhere to buy my own tea.

[ But she'll settle for getting it somewhere for now. ]

Public annoyance is a profession? Do you make a good living with that one?

[coldjustice]

Tea was never my drink of choice, but I could ask a friend of mine if that's what you'd prefer. She might know. I'd say I could make my own coffee, but... [ her voice tilts with wry amusement. ] No one would let me. If Davrin or Lace heard I was trying, they'd stage an intervention.

[ it's funny how bad her coffee is because of how lucanis and viago reacted to it. at this point, she'd rather spend time drinking good coffee than making her own tolerable kind. ]

Depends on who you ask. Helping people pays enough, not well. Annoying people who need a swift kick in the ass doesn't pay in anything but the knowledge that the streets will be a little safer after.

[serendipitously]

I don't want you to waste your time, but if it happens to come up between you two then I wouldn't mind. [ she chuckles at that ] Mm, have you had that bad of an attempt in the past? I can't cook worth anything, but I'm at least trusted with coffee and tea.

[ And probably....just that. At least she's never burnt coffee. Yet. ]

I've always found that last bit is more than enough payment for me. My job back home didn't really pay anything at all beyond that. And the satisfaction of seeing the reactions of the people you're annoying.

[coldjustice]

Information is hardly a waste of time. I'll ask her. [ even if it's not a drink she likes, just knowing something about it would be useful for later. something to pass on to another person, strengthen a connection later on. ] It worked for me, but according to some friends it was... unsettling.

[ neve's just turned to "sludge" eventually. kind of funny how badly lucanis reacted. got him to make good coffee and leave it around for her, so in a way, she wins because of it. ]

Needed something to pay the bills, but yeah. It's not about money. Not for me. Home has enough problems as it is. If I can help even one person straighten something out, then... that matters. Figured I could do the same here. Bonus if it annoys those who oppress and torment others.