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[ The image of a rather ordinary, unremarkable looking man fills the screen. He’s clean-shaven, wearing a pair of black-framed glasses, and he’s got brown hair, cut short and though it’s a little messy, there’s something about it that suggests that it had been styled at one point earlier in the day. He’s just slightly disheveled, which those familiar with the comings and goings of individuals to Keeliai might recognize as a sign of a new arrival. ]

So this is… [ There’s a moment of silence, as he trails off and glances away from the camera. ] …different.

[ It only lasts for a second, before he looks back and rolls his eyes. ]

The whole—I mean, well… Whatever.

[ He takes a deep breath, lets it out, and pulls himself together. ]

Right, okay. I was given a place to live but no job, and I’m guessing that it isn’t free rent forever. So if there’s, I don’t know, a job center? Help wanted ads? Some turtle world version of Craigslist? Something? Could someone point me in the right direction?

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What sort of work were you looking for?

[Bruce is a casual stalker in that he tends to unapologetically read other people's public conversations on the network. Not aggressively, but out of an inescapable, lingering paranoia. He especially does it when it's new people who haven't introduced themselves.

So while this is a fairly innocuous first post, he reads that thread with Inara and has to stop and stare at the screen for a second at the name. The thing is, it's entirely too possible that it's exactly who he thinks it is, based on how many people keep recognizing Bruce here. Bruce doesn't watch nearly enough news (or care nearly enough) to recognize Justin by face or voice, but by name...]

You said you're... [Let's just make sure he's got this right.] Like Hammer Industries?

There's nobody named Craig here, I don't think.

[Cut Nita some slack--she's from, like, 1992.

Also she's a hot blond, if that helps. With pointed ears.]

Oh, you may find it difficult, given current relations with the kedan, but there are some foreigners here who are happy to offer work to new arrivals: there is Bruce Wayne, for one, and Tony Stark, for another. I am told they pay very well, in comparison to a great many other employers in the city.

[trying so hard to be helpful!!!]

Some of the other foreigners are hiring, but no, there's no job placement. The locals would rather we don't work, which fits with the rationing system that's going on right now. One they probably failed to mention.

As I understand it, the lodgings are ours for the duration of our stay, but a few hours work per day is mandatory, and necessary for food, clothing, and other such things.

[She's new as well and...stalking his conversations to see if he gets any good leads on work.]

Why's everyone jumping straight to finding jobs? Why not try volunteering to just...I dunno, help out?

[She's making conversation just for the sake of it at this point, chin resting in the palm of her hand and a small smile on her face.]

First day, huh? Looks like foreigners come in waves.

[Yes, she's talking with her mouth full of stew from the bowl in front of her. Pointing her spoon at him, she continues:]

You'll get used to being on the big guy. A job is another thing entirely. If you're lucky maybe you can find employment with the local kedan, but odds are you're better off with one of the other foreigners. I work for Finnick's fishing business and he might still be hiring if you've got sea legs.

[Didn't really look like the outdoor type from what Korra could make of him. Yeah, she's kinda basing that on his wiry frame, style of dress, and tone of voice.]

I'm Korra by the way.

Edited (I like to remember things 10 hours later.) 2013-06-05 13:45 (UTC)

[After everything that's happened in the past few days Pepper is ready to get back to business as usual. Then she's presented with the man she oh so recently helped send to jail. Pepper's jaw gapes open in unabashed shock. What is he doing here? Why is he here? Didn't they have enough trouble without bringing a no account, cheating, thieving JERK onto this turtle?

There is absolutely no way that Pepper is going to offer him a job with Stark Industries. She knows it's all hands on deck, but those hands need to be competent and trustworthy. Sure Hammer Industries is good for some things, but their development and field testing as well as almost anything when it comes to the big things needs everything to be desired. Besides, the man is now an escaped convict (Yes, she's counting being pulled into another world and living on the back of a giant turtle as escaping from jail). Let Bruce Wayne or ... anyone else deal with him. She refuses to let him anywhere near Stark Industries.]

Edited (She had more to say) 2013-06-05 03:47 (UTC)

You're taking this way better than I did.

I'd be a little worried if this was "same" for you and not "different".

[ OOC: Permissions post re: being able to see him if you need it! ]

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