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[takeittothemax]

[There’s still some hustling and bustling going on in the background as he gets himself settled. Moving in days. Always a classic. The audio wavers in and out, as if he’s moving around as he speaks into the computer.]

Usually my dreams have more blondes in them. [Some muttering that peters out. More distinctly:] Serves me right, trying to catch a nap on the job. [Sigh x2. He brightens up eventually, though.] Ah, well. There’s no use weeping about it just yet. [If he says things could be worse, they immediately will. So he cuts himself off and moves on.]

Does anyone know if a Dr. Fate’s here? This seems right up his alley. Although I think he stopped taking my calls... can’t imagine why. [Yes he can.]

[More focused on the computer now. From here on out, the audio is much clearer. Finally took a seat, apparently.]

Right, introductions. I’m Maxwell Lord, but most people go with Max. If anyone’s in need of work, I think I can provide.

Well. Soon enough, anyway. I’ll keep you posted.

Now, how do I turn this thing off...

[Oh, there’s the button. Click.]

Comments

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[...don't even get her started on "Batman". That's a whole 'nother can of words she's not getting into with a stranger]

In the meantime, welcome to Turtle Land. It's like Disney Land, only with less rides and more hostility.

On the bright side, fewer waits in line.

[takeittothemax]

Does it come with overpriced souvenirs too?

[backwordscompatible]

If you catch the shop owners in a bad mood, then yes.

[This part? Not a joke.]

[takeittothemax]

What, really?

[Huh.]

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Really.

Some of them are alright...but the majority of them? Not really fans of foreigners. On the bright side, they hate us all equally, so it's not like anyone of us are being singled out specifically.

[Silver lining?]

[takeittothemax]

Awfully progressive of them.

[backwordscompatible]

Could be worse?

[takeittothemax]

Don't say that. Just you wait, it'll start raining any second now.

[backwordscompatible]

So bring an umbrella.

sorry i totally lost this notif!

[takeittothemax]

They have any umbrella shops around here?

it happens.

[backwordscompatible]

You might be surprised what they have around here.

I think the locals have managed to discover the modern wonders of something that covers your head when water falls from the sky.

[takeittothemax]

You'd think they have something for headaches, too.

[backwordscompatible]

...yeah, you would think that, wouldn't you?

[A shrug]

I tend to stick with herbal remedies. They have some of those, at least.

[takeittothemax]

You know, that's not too surprising. I wouldn't really know where to start, but I guess it'll do in a pinch.

[backwordscompatible]

Try the store.