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[avaricious]

Who: Greedling and You!
Broadcast: All
Action: The Marsiva
When: Now!

[The feed kicks in to show the latest arrival at where else? The viewing bay where rather than the empty expanse of space, there's now the view of an ice world within sight. A single figure is standing there with his hand pressed to the glass. He seems to be in a conversation already, even though he appears to be alone. His voice is deeper than what might be expected from such a young looking face.]

Do you think I care about all that? Just look at it. The entire expanse of the universe just waiting for me, as well as an entirely different planet. I always knew one world wouldn't be enough for me. The whole galaxy? Well, that might just do the trick.

[Ling, the docile observer just now, can't be too alarmed to realize Greed has gone from wanting one world to wanting a galaxy. Still... it's far more ambitious than simply one country. And you're content to let your Father go unpunished for what he's done? That's remarkably selfless of you to simply forgive and forget.]

Can it, you brat. What I do with him can wait. Right now, I just want to see what that little planet down there has to offer.

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[video]

[thebarkside]

Well... you're in space. [ she pauses, then makes a face, because duh, jade: he's probably already figured that part out. ] I'm not sure which star system we're in, or even which ones we've been to. And you're here because you've been involuntarily recruited for a reality television show, where people are presumably watching everything we do for their own entertainment. Congrats, I guess.

[video]

[avaricious]

... I think you're going to need to explain what you mean by 'reality television'.

[Amestris had only progressed to the point of having silent films and although Greed had attended a few of them, they were more a curiosity than anything else.]

[video]

[thebarkside]

Oh, jeez, um. [ how to even explain this. ] You know how you and I can see each other through this little communicator device thing that we're talking on? Apparently we're all being shown, one-way, to a ton of people who sit at home and watch us all for fun. At least we get paid for it, I guess.

[video]

[avaricious]

Is that all? [Well, it's not ideal, but he isn't much bothered by having an audience. He's always been greedy for attention.] What kind of pay would that involve?

[video]

[thebarkside]

Just credits that go straight to our account. Enough to buy stuff on waystation and planets we visit.

[video]

[avaricious]

Where can I make a withdraw? It's not that I mind having an account, but I do love the physical aspect of cash.

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[thebarkside]

Oh. There should be a terminal on your ship, if you wanna do that. Chips are pretty easy to lose, though, sooo just be careful.

[ she's going to neglect the part about how being extra entertaining - causing extra drama - seems to bump the paychecks up. he seems like the type who might... abuse... that... ]

[video]

[avaricious]

If there's one thing I can be relied on, it's that I don't take kindly to losing any of my possessions. [So, he'll have funds. Time will see how much. In the meantime...] Next question. Does the name Amestris mean anything to you?

[video]

[thebarkside]

Nuh uh. Is that a person or a thing? [ so close... ]

[video]

[avaricious]

It's a place. It's just as well if you haven't heard of it. [He'd just as soon avoid any complications from home. And no Ling, he won't be asking about Xing!] One other thing... does the word Homunculus mean anything to you?

[video]

[thebarkside]

[ she squints at him, thoughtful. ] I've heard the word, maybe, I think. Something biology-related? Am I close?

[video]

[avaricious]

Close enough. [So no one knows where he's from or what he is. He can work with this.] You've been a real help. Once I start recruiting again, I'll keep you in mind.

[video] i hate the hover menu

[thebarkside]

[ okay, she can't help it: she bursts into quiet laughter at that. ]

Recruiting for what?

[video]

[avaricious]

[He doesn't mind the laughter. If anything, he enjoys it. Greed loves a happy, jovial gang to hang around with.]

Call it whatever you want... a gang, a team. In this case, a crew sounds ideal.

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[thebarkside]

I'll pass. But thank you for considering me! I don't really do "gangs" or "teams" or "crews."

[ which is an outright lie, but sounds better than "you seem a little crazy and like you might try to make me drink the kool-aid." ]

[video]

[avaricious]

Suit yourself, Jade. I'm willing to wait.

[video]

[thebarkside]

You're, um. You're gonna be waiting a while. But ehe, okay. Let me know if you have any questions or need any help in the meantime, alright?

[video]

[avaricious]

Only if there's any important information you've withheld so far.

[video]

[thebarkside]

Dunno if I'd say "withheld." I just mostly meant - if you wanted to know about augments, or - do you even know what your augment is?

[video]

[avaricious]

This thing, right? [He reaches back to touch the back of his neck.] I can't say that I do. How do I find out?

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[thebarkside]

Oh, jeez, um, this is kind of weird - just think about it, I guess? You should know what you are, I think... maybe you don't know you know. Or maybe your other personality knows. [ HELPFULLY... ]

[video]

[avaricious]

[I'm as clueless as you are.]

I can't say I'm good at self reflection... [A shrug.] All of this new technology doesn't seem as odd as to me as it should be. But nothing seems to stand out.

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[thebarkside]

I'm sure you'll figure it out. You'll get everything settled when you're assigned to your ship, so don't worry about it, okay?

[video]

[avaricious]

Consider me relaxed. So once I do figure it out, what kind of things will this augment let me do? I can't say I would object to a few new powers.

[video]

[thebarkside]

Um. Stuff like engineering, or piloting, or... cooking, mostly. Things that'd be useful on a ship. What kind of powers do you have already? [ consider her curiosity piqued. ]