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[onemoredeath]

[ the camera flicks on and the image is that of a disused staircase and old iron railing at first. It then swings around showing what could have been a small parlor with the doors forced open and footprints in the dust. There's a soft voice chanting something in Japanese, but for those that know the language, it's basically a polite 'I am coming inside'. ]

It moved around a little but still is what I had found before. [ Takegami pauses and the camera moves over to a wide room, maybe once a small conference room or a ball room. There is a lot of debris swept up into a pile to one side, and sitting in the center of the room is a worn piano that someone has been patching up. ] See?

I was going to make this place into a club. Some drinks, some music, something other than the dull chatter about missions and fluctuating timelines. Something interesting or at least something that is not missions or recruiting armies.

I do think I would need some help with it. I am no carpenter and I hesitate to add that I know little about brewing arts although I can mix up several cocktails from simple ingredients. I would be most grateful for those that can help in that regard.

[ The camera swings around and there is Takegami, stripped down to a pair of worn jeans and a tank top. And for someone that complains he is not a fighter, he has muscles. He also looks sweaty and dusty, but still is smiling a little. ]

If you wish to help, it would be appreciated. I may be able to pay for that help in alcohol if not in money.

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[bittertears]

A relief to know that the piano is still in one piece.

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[onemoredeath]

Yes it is. I was afraid that it might have been damaged with all the chaos.

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[bittertears]

Surprisingly sturdier than one would think. Or perhaps it was simply lucky.

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[onemoredeath]

I am hoping for it being sturdier than it looked. I do not want to be playing it and have it bust on me.

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[bittertears]

A rather unfortunate way to end a performance, to be sure.

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[sacrificar]

Something interesting.

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[onemoredeath]

Yes. The daily grind and the daily complaints can be rather boring.

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[sacrificar]

And you prefer what comes with unpredictability?

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[onemoredeath]

Somewhat. I enjoy having a little surprise to come with my life. The mundane never seems so real.

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[feel_nevermore]

Recruiting already?

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[onemoredeath]

If you notice not once have I said anything about joining an army.

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[feel_nevermore]

Oh I did notice.

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[onemoredeath]

I am unsure as to why all these people feel the need to recruit. Most want to go home, not become someone's new lackey.

It'll be slow going, but I did get rid of the clutter upstairs. You can take you pick of rooms and tell me whenever you have time.

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[musclebeast]

I- [Pauses, realizing how ... easy he is the say this right now. Hm.]

I would assist you if you needed it. Though I am not a carpenter myself. My expertise with metals and engineering might be of use though, and I would find ...enjoyment- in exercising my abilities to help brind about your goal.

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[onemoredeath]

Your skills will be of use. Thank you for offering to help.

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[musclebeast]

Yes, I know my skills would be of use, this is exactly why I offered them. 'Might' was merely to be polite.

You're welcome.

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[onemoredeath]

I see.

Then do come when it is convenient for you. I should be here most of the time.

[grayatonement]

I'll help you build it.

[onemoredeath]

Ah, thank you. I do not recognize you. Are you new here?

[grayatonement]

New enough. Maybe you could show me around a little.

[onemoredeath]

I could do that.

I am Teijirou Takegami in the Western order. You are?

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[goneonenight]

People are rather focused on practical matters here--not that I blame them. Still, we could probably use a place to blow off steam.

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[onemoredeath]

There is practical, and then there is 'I need an army do you want to be my cannon fodder?'

That is my thinking. The bars the natives have can get a little tense.

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[goneonenight]

If everyone interpreted recruitment speeches the way you did, there'd be no armies anywhere.

[There's no condemnation in her voice; rather, she sounds utterly amused.]

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[onemoredeath]

Most of what I hear over the network fall into that category. Only a couple have seem more useful than unhelpful.