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There's no need to use quotes, Juno. It is an opportunity.

I sell pocket watches out of a storefront in East Bavan. It's quite popular -- but not because of the watches. For an additional fee, I'll protect my customers from harm for a set period of time. But the demand is starting to grow beyond my capabilities.

I need someone with experience in discreet security.

Edited 2018-08-13 21:59 (UTC)

...never saw the appeal in fancy watches. but i think i get what you're saying. you want me to be a bodyguard for hire?

full disclaimer, my aim hasn't been the same since i got out my eye, so probably wouldn't be able to do much if i had to apprehend someone from a distance

what's the pay and clientele like?

The pay is livable, but not extravagant. As for the clientele, you'll likely find some of them familiar: abused spouses, rich people with money burning a hole in their pockets. We don't serve criminals -- vigilantism is risky enough without aiding and abetting.

Most of my clients, however, are humans who simply wish to avoid becoming someone's lunch.

Are you interested? We can accommodate your eye.

[....

The prospect of actually being able to actually protect people is pretty tempting. As much as he hates to admit it, he enjoys feeling like a hero, like what he's doing might actually mean something to someone.

The "no criminals" aspect is also a bonus.]

alright. count me in. i'll see if i can swing by tomorrow, work out a few more details with you

what sort of accommodations did you have in mind? are you going to give me a weapon to defend myself with?

one more thing--is there any paperwork? i make it a point to have some sort of copy regarding money matters

I'll draft up some paperwork before your arrival.

As for accommodations, I'll gladly provide you with whatever weaponry you desire. Ranged weapons are seldom required -- after all, no monsters feed from afar. That being said, we may want to wait until your transformation before putting you in the field. Oftentimes, the mere presence of a monster is enough to dissuade would be attackers. If you're human, you're liable to be confused for a meal.

It will be a pleasure working with you, Juno. I look forward to it.

[Still not sold on the whole 'turning into a monster' thing, but that's fine. He'll just play along for now.]

yeah, yeah, alright. that's fair.

[A few minutes pass before another message is sent.]

thanks, i guess

You're welcome.

I feel like protecting humans is an acceptable way to pay our debt to this world. If I'm going to be forced to murder twice a month, I might as well save as many innocents as possible in the meantime.

...that makes sense, actually.

[...Hm.

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so i'll drop by sometime tomorrow?

Sometime tomorrow. Yes.

I'll see you then.

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