tushanshu | 03

[The video opens on Victoria’s water sector suite. Miles and Victoria are in front of the camera, the latter of whom seems to have been put there somewhat against her will.]

Hey guys, Miles and Victoria here. We decided to do this broadcast ‘cause we’re both looking for jobs! Isn’t that right, Vic?

[Victoria’s eyes shift to look at Miles before her head turns and she’s silent for long enough to make it awkward before she speaks a single, slightly monotone word.]

Yes.

[She looks at the camera again and still looks like she wants to inch away from it but she decides to speak again.] I need to buy food.

[Victoria, you really shouldn’t put it that way. People will think you’re starving. She looks at Miles again, a clear ‘now what?’ look on her face.]

...Right. We both need to be able to buy stuff like food. Now, neither of us have much work experience, but I’m pretty good at math, and can be, like a delivery boy or something. Victoria, what are some of your skills?

[He looks at her somewhat expectantly, knowing she doesn’t like it, but also knowing it’s necessary.]

I can sweep. And do dishes.

[And draw but she’s not entirely sure that’s relevant.] Does...does that count?

That totally counts. I bet somebody will want to hire you to help keep their shop clean or something. [He looks at the camera now,] Right, everybody? Victoria would totally make a great maid.

So that’s it. We both need a job, and anybody who can help us out, please let us know! Thanks! [In a stage whisper, he adds,] Say thanks, Victoria.

[Victoria gives Miles another look, sighing slightly before ducking offscreen. It almost seems like she’s not going to say anything at all, but then she pops back into view again and says a hasty and slightly mumbled thanks before disappearing again.

That’s close enough. And good enough for Miles, as he waves and ends the feed.]

[ooc: Miles = Red and Victoria = Blue]

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Is there something either of you--

[by which he means Victoria]

-- would like to learn how to do?

I might be learning to tie knots.

[Which she knows doesn't answer the question at all. She just doesn't like the idea of outing her own unintelligence.]

[Damian blinks, but then the next question is - unusually gentle.]

That can be useful, too, if you really really like it.

Just that?

And delivering fish.

You will be careful not to carry too much, will you not?

I will.

[Have a very tiny smile, Damian. She appreciates the concern.]

[Tiiiny smile back.]

Thank you.

I dunno, were you offering something? [Oh, he remembers you.]

I have been here for a year. If nothing else, I am capable of providing direction.

Okay. [That legitimizes you.] So what sort of stuff is around to learn?

[... did he mention you are naive, Morales?]

Crafts, construction, herb knowledge and healing, cooking - it really depends on what you want to learn, indeed. And there are certain positions that you can seek out where you can work with the kedan children. Those were rather difficult during the rationing, but are becoming open again.

You know how to cook?

... yes, I do. Though I meant that some available jobs can teach you, so can I.

Cooking would be good to know, I guess. Can't keep eating out all the time.

Basic things are not difficult to learn, so long as you keep in mind that there is a difference between what you can do here and what should be done back home.

In terms of cooking? [He's a bit skeptical at that.]

Obviously.

[He does know what he's talking about, okok]

[Sure, guy, whatever.]

Like what?

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