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[insecrets]

[The feed turns on to show a shirtless Finnick, hair still damp from an earlier shower. He smiles brightly, leaning back in his chair. Gratuitous chest? You betcha. There's a pause as he pops something that looks like a sugar cube into his mouth.] With more people arriving, I'm sure the strain on food resources is going to become harder for some of us. But the ocean, that's still plentiful and unharmed by Tu Vishan's illness.

For you new people, or even those who have been here a while, I'm Finnick Odair. I have a small fishing business set up. [A pause as he smiles.] Basically what I'm offering here are a couple of job opportunities. I should be able to handle a few employees, if you'd like to earn a little money and food on the side. If you like fishing, or if you'd like to learn, here's your opportunity. [He winks.] Wasting it would be a shame.

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[insecrets]

Why not?

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[sophos]

Because once you figure out exactly what's needed for what you're planning, you can figure out the exact amount necessary.

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[insecrets]

What if you're not planning anything? Maybe you just like keeping your hands busy, like the work you're doing?

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[sophos]

[Not planning anything???] That still doesn't seem like it would require excessive rope. You do what you want, get more if you need it.

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[insecrets]

[Shocking, Annabeth, I know.] Why get more if I already have it in excess? Just think of it as planning ahead.

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[sophos]

There are other resources to prioritize above filling a house with rope.

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[insecrets]

But we were talking about what I thought you couldn't have enough of. [8Db]

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[sophos]

All my points are still standing!

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[insecrets]

[A grin.] Your points stand. I guess I'm just not good enough to outsmart the lovely Annabeth.

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[sophos]

Don't call me lovely. [That's it. That's the only thing she disapproves of in that sentence.]

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[insecrets]

Not a fan of compliments? [Which means, all the compliments all the time.]

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[sophos]

I'm not obligated to say thank you, especially when it's throwaway to get a rise out of me. [pls she thrives on compliments. just usually for her brain and/or from percy.]

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[insecrets]

Nobody said that you were. [A pause, and then a low chuckle.] Who says it's a throwaway compliment meant to get a rise out of you? Trust me, I don't tell women they're lovely and not mean it.

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[sophos]

[She punches Percy again for laughing.] It's presumptuous to assume it's appreciated the same by everyone.

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[insecrets]

[:'3] Forgive me, then. I'll remember to keep any poetic words about your looks to myself.

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[sophos]

[She just rolls her eyes. The most unimpressed.]