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[profiteers]

I think this is a GREAT IDEA, mun! I absolutely need a new place to work out of, the last two places I tried to work out of were so... stickler-y. I need a place with a wider demographic, with people who'll appreciate my skills and turn a blind eye to any trumped up potential possible former convictions in my life. I can't WAIT to get started!

It's IDEA STORM TIME. Zhu Li, get the supplies!





Wait.


WHAT DO YOU MEAN I CAN'T BRING ZHU LI WITH ME ?!?!?!?!

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[zhuli]

[She's bringing the supplies, but gives him the smallest of apologetic shrugs.]

[profiteers]

Zhu Li!

[OH THANK GOD he missed you terribly.]

Don't take so long next time, you scared me out of my wits! I thought I'd be stuck in this place with no one for miles who could make a decent cup of tea!

[zhuli]

I'm sorry, sir.

[But she has tea, honey included! Giving her ample to set up for the Idea Storm thanks to being a tireless assistant.]

Shall I compile a list of active games with others you know, sir?

[profiteers]

Yeah, sure. You do that, toots.

[Meanwhile Varrick is kicking back with his cup of tea. Ah yes, this is the life.]

How the hell did end up in this place before me, anyway?

[paishodown]

Haven't seen you around here before.

[profiteers]

And it's great to see you too, dollface.

[zhuli]

[Too late, she's already thought of it ahead of time. She takes out the first sheet followed by the second one.]

Preparing for your arrival, sir. [How else could she have those papers ready? And without missing a beat, she fetches a footstool for him to put his feet up.]

[paishodown]

[NOT TOO THRILLED WITH U, BOY]

So what, did Suyin kick you out?

[profiteers]

[He'll admit it - Varrick's eyebrow raises ever so slightly as he reads through the list.]

Wow. Very thorough.

[you see these are exactly the reasons he never wants you out of his sight.

Also kicking his feet up on the stool with a satisfied smile.]

Any of these places looking for a high speed magnetic rail to get put in?

[profiteers]

[lol sticks and stone sweetheart.]

As if! Things are going great back in metal town.

Except, you know, when you kids showed up and nearly fried the place. Put a real setback on my rail plans. It's like come on, just cause your city maintained serious structural damage doesn't mean we have to put a hold on all the EXCITING stuff!

[sangilak]

[ laughin' at youuuu varrick ]

Hey, you're gonna have to learn to function on your own sometime.

[zhuli]

Most of them don't know what one is yet, sir.

[Which is no surprise to her. Anyone who isn't around Varrick 24/7 has no idea what they're missing.]

Making them all options for turning a profit. [Providing he doesn't double cross anyone.

...she's making a mental note to prepare for when that inevitably happens.]

[profiteers]

Ha! That's just what you think. Turns out Zhu Li was here the whole time!

[smugly sipping his perfectly honeyed tea now mmmkay.]

[profiteers]

That's some serious food for thought, Zhu Li.

Speaking of food, I'm starving! Where's good to eat around this place?

[paishodown]

You know that wasn't us.

Either way, are you actually considering moving to one of the games?

[sangilak]

Uh huh, but if your mun actually takes you somewhere, there's no guarantee she'll be waiting for you.

[profiteers]

yeah maybe not directly but the Red Lotus sure as hell wouldn't've shown up in their own free time if the Avatar hadn't been there.

[Varrick is just going to grin and stretch his arms up over his head now, thanks.]

Might do. I like to keep my options open.

[zhuli]

[She's got you covered.]

There's Denny's, it's very popular, and there are some cupcakes still available as well.

[Keeping her ear to the ground. Even if she doesn't know this place like the back of her kind, she can at least act like it.]

[profiteers]

So I'll make sure is, it's not like it's difficult.

You're looking well, by the way. I heard about the kerfuffle with the Red Lotus, sounds amazing. Wish I coulda been there to see it!

[paishodown]

Sure it won't be too exciting for your new life of relaxation?

[bolincredible]

Yeahhhh, sorry, Varrick. You know, I'm sure it's nothing personal, just one of those, uh.

She's technically her own person so she needs her own account and stuff.

Things.

[sangilak]

[ WELP. complete 180 on the mood there. ]

You're kidding, right?

[profiteers]

[Hey if there's one thing Varrick likes to do it's throwing people for a loop.]

I never kid, sweetcheeks, you must know that by now. Straight shooter all the time, that's me.

[profiteers]

It's ridiculous! Who's supposed to make me those boiled duck eggs just the way I like them?

[profiteers]

If there's one thing I know, life is all about finding the balance between those too. Don't wanna get too relaxed, can't have my mind slipping.