002 || video || 10th May

[closedherheart]

[Anri's been laying low since her last unintentional broadcast but there's only so long she can avoid having to integrate with what is her new everyday life. And since one of the two people she knows can no longer be found, she figures it won't hurt to have more people to turn to.

Rely on. But she knows what she has to sacrifice to ensure people don't figure that out.

Though this feed is intentional, it's clear from the way she can't quite face the camera that she's still not entirely comfortable in speaking out at all. But given the turmoil the city's in right now, there's only so much she can do alone - even if stray thought has given her a clue that there's a side of her not quite as departed as she first thought]

Ah...I'm sorry to trouble everyone at such a time. I know you all have a lot to focus on but Okabe-san doesn't seem to be around right now and there are some things I need to ask.

First of all...money. I've been doing okay so far but what I get from Shibusen isn't enough when so many places won't take it. And I'm not sure they'd be any more willing to take me on either. Not that I'm sure what I could do, exactly, but if anyone has any ideas, I'll listen.

Secondly, I think I found what I can do...I think I found why I'm a Weapon. But...it's complicated. I understand, but I'm also worried about what it means...if there's anyone I could talk to about this, I'd be grateful. If there's something you want of me to make up for taking your time, I'll find a way.

[Even if it means having to fight. If it's enough to appease her worries about what she's become, it'll be worth it.]

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[recitings]

There are some businesses run by guests. Two of them are the Watch and the Kuzunoha Detective Agency. I work as a liaison between the both of them, and both have clerical positions open. But if you don't want anything to do with war and security, I suggest you look into some cafes and retail stores.

As for your being a Weapon, I won't mind speaking to you. I've helped with weapons handling for the morning training for a few months, and I have extensive experience being a Weapon myself. I might not fit the mold of a normal person, but I'm willing to hear you out.

[closedherheart]

I don't mind, if it's just clerical work. I'm not sure I'd be much good at anything else.

[But dealing with paperwork sounds a good deal better than dealing with people so it's an option.

And subtle as it is, there's a slight shift in her posture as he mentions not fitting the mold of a normal person, almost as though she relaxes just a little.]

That's okay. Actually that might be better if it means you might understand.

[recitings]

Alright. Just let me know if you wish to apply. I can get you in touch with the heads of both offices. I'm Genesis Rhapsodos, by the way.

Well, I'm free right now if you wish to talk in person. We could converse over this network as well.

[closedherheart]

[Ah, of course. She'd forgotten to include her name in the initial broadcast]

Anri Sonohara. Um, thank you, Rhapsodos-san. I'll think about it.

[Her next comment is rather less hesitant]

In person would be better. I don't mind more than one opinion but it's not something I want everyone knowing.

[Video]

[sayatakagi]

There are business that will takes guests to work there. If that doesn't' work, there are also guests who have their own business. You can take a look at the employment board and perhaps you will have an idea?

And I am a Weapon. I can try to answer your questions, if you would like.

[Video]

[closedherheart]

How do we know which ones will still accept us?

[She's keeping her options open, but she's also not sure she wants to gamble on which places will or won't accept her.

As to that second part...how to phrase this as a question that won't give too much away.]

Perhaps...it's about the form we take. Kind of. Um, what you can turn into...is it a specific weapon? I mean, I know we only take one form but is there anything...distinct about yours?

[Video]

[sayatakagi]

The employment board should be updated regarding the spots open specifically for us, in places that will accept us. I don't know how much that has changed facing the current situation, but it's a matter of having a look.

My Weapon form is a MP5SFK - a silenced submachine gun with a semi-automatic firing mode. [ Saya tilts her head ] This is the gun i used back in my world. It's normal for some people to take Weapon forms they are related to, in a way. Or even the form of the Weapon they used to have.

[Video]

[shiromadoushi]

A lot of people's Weapon forms are personal and a bit complicated to explain, I think. Whatever Weapon form we turn into is something that we're already associated with, even if its something that may seem strange or worrying.

And there are a lot of places you can get a job at that are run by other guests, anything from working at the arcade to a shop or even something like the Watch or Agency, which is more serious sort of work.

[Video]

[closedherheart]

Yes...I think sticking to those places is a good idea, for now.

[Even if she's not exactly sure what she can do, at least other Guests are less likely to turn her away for being a Guest]

And, well...I figured that was the case. I know why I turn into what I turn into...I'm just worried what that means if I take that form for long enough...and if someone else is supposed to connect with me.

[Video]

[shiromadoushi]

Worried that your ability will be like something from home?

[video]

[feelsgoodinyou]

You can always go hunting for souls. Those missions are a good source of cash and you're doing a 'good deed' with them too.

Why are you a Weapon?

[video]

[closedherheart]

I'm not sure that's a good idea.

[Not while she's still figuring stuff out, at least. And on that topic...]

Because it makes sense.

[video]

[feelsgoodinyou]

Does it? I've noticed that certain kinds of people are more often Weapons than others.

That said, I have some experience with the more unstable variations of Weapons and Meister teaming up. If there is anything you still want to ask.

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[second_star]

[ Though he had a job as a bouncer himself, Yuri wasn't exactly confident in his ability to help others find jobs. He was too used to being a bum, after all. ]

What's wrong with being a weapon? You're not comfortable with being at the center of a fight? [ It was an honest question. When he had learned he was a weapon, aside from the initial transformations, it didn't bother him at all. ]

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[closedherheart]

No...well, that's part of it.

[Though she'd had enough of conflict after the gang war in Ikebukuro]

But I don't mind that I'm a Weapon. I mind that it might have changed a balance I'm used to keeping.

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[second_star]

[ A balance? That didn't really help make things any clearer... ]

...What do you mean? [ There was a mixed hint of curiosity and concern in his voice. He knew how most people, unlike him, weren't exactly comfortable with being thrown into a war. ]

[text | private] let me know if you want me to drop the quirk!

[00110010_00110011]

thiink iis often compliicated

am also weapon
dont liike form very much
but am becomiing used to iit

why are you worriied??

[text | private] nope, you're good!

[closedherheart]

Because it means I might not have lost something I thought I had through coming here.

What's your form?
If you don't mind me asking?

[text | private]

[00110010_00110011]

iif iis power had iin your world you almost certaiinly lost iit
though your weapon abiiliity miight be related

need to giive you context before answer

was psychiic battery for spaceshiip
iisnt a volunteer posiitiion

dont feel sorry

weapon form iis paiir of fliight goggles wore then
giiven to self by someone prefer not to thiink about

[ video; ]

[nolicenseyet]

Metokkori R and the Hikan Cafe will always accept your communicator as proof of payment.

[Pause.] We're also short-staffed right now if you really need a job. [Because, why not?]

[ video; ]

[closedherheart]

Thank you. That's good to know. And, um, I'll think about it.

[She likes the idea of jobs where she can hide from people first but if that falls through, options are a good thing]

[ video; ]

[nolicenseyet]

You're welcome.

[They could always have her in the back room. Though that's about the only job that allows her to hide from people...]

Just leave a message for Keroro if you decide you want a job, or stop by sometime in the morning.

[obimycommands]

Ho? What questions might thou haveth about being a weapon?

[Having been a weapon all her sentient life, Kiriha considers her to be something of an expert on the subject, even if she's a relative noob in Death City]

[closedherheart]

I don't know that they're questions. More concerns. If what's happened is what I think has happened, I need to know I can control it.

[obimycommands]

And what dost thou thinketh hath happened?

[Control issues might be harder to teach since, well... it just kind of came naturally for her, so explaining it was kind of a pain]