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[denyamenti]

[ Grouchy thief seems extra grouchy today. ]

Does anyone want a short ticket home, because apparently hiring anyone to do the Dojo's paperwork is a guaranteed way to disappear from this place.

[ He managed to lose not one, but both of his bookkeepers inside a week. ]

And why does it feel like the damned turtle has stalled?

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[inkulcation]

Could it be, perhaps, because the turtle is slowing? I hear that does happen every once in a while.

[Sarcasm is definitely the best tack here.]

If you can figure out how to put the continent turtle back in gear, by all means.

[A bit more topically:]

You could market that as a reliable way home, though, I suppose. And never have to pay your bookkeepers.

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[denyamenti]

[ Oh great. She's still here. Perhaps she's interested in a bookkeeping job, doesn't she enjoy books? ]

I think it bears noting that things were far more reliable with Malicant in control of our heading.

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[inkulcation]

[She enjoys books, and her own accounting, not other people's. Like he'd trust her with his bookkeeping, anyway.]

Ah, yes. Shall we find another incorporeal maniac to drive, if that would suit you better?

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[valyriandragon]

What sort of paperwork do you need done? [She might be willing... In exchange for lessons.] Perhaps we are making landfall again?

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[denyamenti]

The usual that comes from running a place of business. Overhead costs, supply replacement costs, paying the employees, dealing with large influxes of cash without explanation.

I know how, but I find it too boring to bother with.

[ At her suggestion, he scowled a little. ]

The last time, we got stuck in a place that was nothing but ice and snow for almost a year. I'm not eager for a repeat.

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[valyriandragon]

Dealing with large influxes of cash without explanation...? [That doesn't sound suspicious at all!]

When has paperwork ever been exciting? I would be willing to help if you gave me lessons in exchange?

[How fitting.] Opportunities can be found, surely, no matter the climate.

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[ninjainviolet]

Hmmm... Feels more like he's slowing down than stalling. But I really haven't checked the sky to see if he is.

[ And oh, does she have a double whammy for you. ]

I don't want a short ticket home, but I do have experience with doing paperwork and running a Dojo--if you need some help.

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[denyamenti]

[ condescendingly ] Yes, that's what happens when something stalls: it slows down.

Tch. No. On the chance I'm right about those tickets, Raine would be upset if you disappeared.

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[ninjainviolet]

No. Stalling is actually stopping and going. Slowing down is a smooth function.

[ Totally non-plussed as she says this. ]

Seriously? You honestly think the position is cursed or something? So, what? You're going to have your enemies take the position on the chance they might disappear?

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[purered]

How many does that make now?

It's possible that Tu Vishan is slowing down to rest. He did just wake up from months of unconsciousness.

Hopefully it's nothing to worry about, but it's best to remain vigilant for any signs of a lapse.

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[denyamenti]

Three, within a year.

[ He knows the likelihood that the position is actually the manner, but the number is moving from odd coincidence into something stranger. ]

Why tekhenu, you're not eager to start building those anchors of yours again?

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[purered]

A worrying trend. Perhaps the position is cursed?

[And Klaus shakes his head.]

Rather the opposite. I prefer Tu Vishan to remain awake and well. [And his blood to stay inside his body.]

[lesserlion]

What kind of paperwork are we talking about?

[denyamenti]

People pay to use the place, I pay people to teach them so I don't have to bother. More often than not, they end up breaking things I have to replace-- and so on.

You're one of the new ones, hm? The knight.

[ There's not exactly mocking in the way he says it, but he sounds far from enamoured. ]

[lesserlion]

Yes, that's correct.

[He's definitely noting the tone in your voice, Bakura.]

If it's merely keeping track of finances and wares, I will put my name forward to assist... Assuming you have no objections?

[holbydelboy]

I know a good kedanese herb for warding off curses.

[Did someone say "obnoxiously cheerful nurse"? No? Too bad.]

[denyamenti]

I hope it keeps, there are still a few Foreigners here that could use that kind of trip.

[ He's teasing, mostly. ]

[holbydelboy]

Well, I'm glad to see you've got the community's best ideals at heart.

[His smile falters, slightly.]

I'm sorry you've lost more people.

[Because they might not have been friends, but they were still part of Bakura's life.]

We've lost people, too. Dr. Tam has disappeared.

[lasergrenades]

[Welp.]

...I don't think I've ever been so glad you don't do your own books.

[It's light, bordering on playful, although Pepper very much means the words.]

[denyamenti]

So what you're saying is that I shouldn't start?

[ Also teasing, but true. ]

[lasergrenades]

Uh, yeah, I guess. That's the idea.

I get that we're all going to end up home eventually, but I'm okay admitting to being selfish about wanting to keep certain people around a little longer.

[Some people wanted to leave, and some didn't, and she knows that almost without fail when people vanish that it leaves sadness behind. It's not likely that being Bakura's bookkeeper actually had anything to do with their vanishing, but still.]

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[wrathfulkhan]

If it's all the same to you, I'll keep to training, thanks.

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[denyamenti]

Obviously, hebnay. If I were to lose you as an instructor, I'd have to deal with the idiots every day.

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[commandandcontrol]

Who left?

[ Was it anyone she knew? Also hello. ]

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[denyamenti]

Tim and Penny.