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[red_branch]

This locket's pretty nifty. [Lancer, poised on the edge of a cliff, leaned his locket against one rock as he fiddled with a cloak and brooch, trying to pin one to the other without ripping it. He kept doing it over and over so he could weather it down and make it more comfortable to wear. When he got into a good little cycle of repetition, he spoke up, again.]

So, hey--I'm curious, has anyone heard about any 'help wanted' situations in Caer Glaem? I'd ask, but I figure this little artifact's got a good reputation is folks're using it so often.

[He continued talking, returning his eyes to the cloak and brooch.]

Let's see--I'm good with a plow, I know my way around horses and spreading seed... [Said nonchalantly, examining his handiwork.]

Pretty good at preparing and serving food. I wouldn't recommend me as the cook, though. I can read and write. [Conveniently, in every language on Earth.]

I'm a really good gardener, too--on top of farming, I mean. If you like flower-arrangement and things like that, you could say I've got a real knack for it.

[Lancer, seemingly content with the work he had done with the cloak and brooch, set both aside and began folding them where they lay. He crossed his arms and grinned back at the locket.]

So, if you folks know anyone who's hiring, put in a good word for me! You can call me [A pause. Lancer definitely stopped at that, thinking through his options.] Lancer. Yeah, I'll stick with that. It's gotten to be a habit, by now.

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[scorchedchivalry]

[She considers ignoring this. She really does when he mentions the Seelie castle, but it was only a matter of time before Lancer realized she was present.

Time to stick to voice only to not have to answer all those 'what happened to your face questions'.]

Some habits are harder to break than others, Lancer.

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[red_branch]

[Still as pale and doll-like as ever, Saber. He doesn't know you enough to know when you're super evil or not!]

Ahhh? Even you, too? Though, I guess it makes sense. These folks in charge really are getting desperate.

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[scorchedchivalry]

[Keeps those paws to yourself.]

One would think, to bring those of us that understand their kind far better than they should prefer.

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[red_branch]

[Yeowch. Also... nah.]

What, politicians? I was never one for that kinda thing. Treatises, bartering and negotiations were always better suited for folks who really hated the sight of their own weapons, none the less the enemy and their weapons.

Not here but

[gordianknots]

[Well, that makes two people from back home over in the Seelie court now. Time to talk to Rin about this.]

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[enjoymyatelier]

[...wait, double lancer all the way across the Seelie Court...

...

well, he could be reading this wrong...]

Unless I'm making entirely the wrong assumption here, I wouldn't expect most Lancers to be practiced in the art of floral arrangements.

[Rose themes, maybe. Actual flower arrangements? Naaah.]

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[red_branch]

Ohh, I dunno if that title's something that would be associated with floral arrangements!

[He grinned a bit happily, glad someone at least stayed on the topic at hand--]

I used to have my own little garden, though I didn't always get to tend to it. I like to think I have a knack for reading the type of flower for whatever situation one needs a bouquet for. 'Course, I need to get more antiquated with these local species...

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[enjoymyatelier]

Well, I wouldn't expect it to be, but it could always be some strange quirk of the class.

Regardless, while I can't say I have much use for that kind of thing myself, presently, I'm sure at least someone here would appreciate it.

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[red_branch]

You sure about that? Handsome fella like yourself doesn't have a need to show a lady affection any time soon?

Ahhh, wait. So, you must be confident in yourself enough that gifts would be unnecessary? You must be quite the performer!

[Lancer no that's sexual harrassment]

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[willpower]

[huh, she listens to all that...]

Can you clean?

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[red_branch]

[Oh, hey, a looker. Still, Lancer managed to contain himself for a little air of professionalism--]

Well, you've gotta be more specific.

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[willpower]

[oh no lancer honey, this is a dork in disguise.

You know, cleaning! Floors, washing clothes, tidying up after people... Because if you can, I'd say you're totally qualified to work at an inn!

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[red_branch]

Anything 'cept chamber pots, I'll tell ya', missy.

[That was to say--if she gave him a yes on that, he'd give it his all.]

[topmodel]

Can you provide an example of your gardening skills?

[even without money at the moment, she can't imagine it'll stay that way forever, and what he's describing may make him a suitable candidate for staff.]

[red_branch]

Can't start with an example of my own, unfortunately.

I'd need to see the customer and what the stock available would be before I played to that kinda gambit, y'know.

[topmodel]

A shame. If you found a way to display your talent, I would perhaps have a position for you.

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[fakers]

[ a sigh. ] No, at this point I'm not even surprised to see your face. And it seems we're enemies again, to boot.

[ at least on the surface. so far archer really doesn't care much for the unseelie, even if he's nominally one of their's. ]

Though I never expected to hear you offer yourself for such domestic services.

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[red_branch]

[There he was--and he had been in such a good mood, too!]

Jeez, I was thinkin' I could get away with enjoyin' myself a little. Now I've gotta deal with you again. [Lancer only know this Archer as a 'needlessly serious' and sarcastic fellow.]

Y'know, I don't know why you're surprised. Folks need to earn money for the sake of their hobbies and social lives, right?

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[fakers]

To be honest, I'd rather not have to deal with you either. But I don't imagine we can just leave each other be.

[ granted, he really doesn't have anything personal again lancer, and their association was never overly antagonistic. still, he can't really picture them meeting and not coming to blows. ]

That is true, but I never figured you for a person with that much common sense.

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[gandere]

[ Hoh? ] It sounds as if you're desperate to do anything.

A shame I don't have any coin to my name. Nothing would entertain me more than seeing your talents for myself.

[ Whatever serious tone she had before is gone in favor of teasing him. ]

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[red_branch]

Am I really gettin' ridiculed for bein' willing to work for a living? Good lord, I worry for the wait-staff on the Unseelie side.

[Archer, Rin and Saber could brow-beat any staff into spitting into their food, clearly.]

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[gandere]

[ Between Saber's insatiable appetite, Archer's elitism when it comes to food, and Rin's general personality? It's true. Fear for those poor Unseelie bastards. ]

I just think it's odd you've been recruited to fight and yet you don't.

It's almost as if your benefactors are unaware of your skill set. I wonder, I wonder.

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[showmeyourwreath]

[> Gardening.

Check, please.]

Hello there, Sir Lancer, my name is Flora, and I'd be very interested in seeing your gardening skills!

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[red_branch]

[Lancer nearly threw the mantle off the cliff. Oh, another polite girl! This bad streak might actually end--]

Flora, huh? That's a pretty telling name. Unfortunately, I haven't got a garden to show you with--unless you've got something I could use as a placeholder.

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[showmeyourwreath]

,small>[She giggles lightly.] So I've heard.
And I do, actually! I have a greenhouse at the castle. If there are things that you're unfamiliar with, that's not a problem. A lot of my plants have very specific needs, so I'd be more than happy to instruct you and, of course, pay you for your time while doing so.

[She flashes him a warm smile. To be honest, she has more money than she knows what to do with.]