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[her_waterloo]

[voice]

You know, I was going to try to wait until everything around here slowed down a little, but I'm getting the impression that that's never going to happen. Meteorites or not, I've still got to eat, and everyone at the Welcome Center has been really nice, but I need a job. I've been giving out resumes across the City, but someone told me I should advertise on the network - it's apparently really helpful for finding a job. Given how kind people was when I arrived, I'm not surprised. [ The surly Joan from her intro isn't here. She's cheerful and friendly... a lot more cheerful than she actually feels, but she really wants to give a good impression. ]

So, here it goes. I'm happy to learn if you're happy to train, and I'd be interested in any kind of opportunity, especially one where I can work closely with people.

Attached: Joan Watson 2013 Resume.doc

[ The resume goes on for another sensible half of a page, detailing other previous work experience and skills. Someone might notice holes of time in it -- there's nothing there about her previous career as a surgeon, nor the length of time she spent in medical school. Really, she's just hoping no one will ask. ]

I put my contact information on there, but you could also respond to this post if you'd like. Thanks for reading!

Comments

[paving]

You're a consulting detective? That's useful!

[her_waterloo]

Are there a lot of mysteries here, beyond the obvious one?

[paving]

I guess there are always mysteries. But I guess I was thinking more of the mysteries back where I came from.

[her_waterloo]

What kind of mysteries?

[paving]

Murder mysteries, of course.

[her_waterloo]

I hope you've gotten the police involved.

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[anunluckypenny]

If you don't get any other bites, the Welcome Center and the Youth Center are both hiring. Or--I mean, I guess they're not hiring right this second, but they will be.

[When this jail thing is over. Penny's pretty sure it's just a curse.]

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[her_waterloo]

That might not be a bad idea. Although I don't know if I have enough experience for the Welcome Center, since I haven't been there long. Then again, I can sympathize.

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[anunluckypenny]

Experience isn't a big deal. I'd be more afraid that you'd get bored with it after being a detective.

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[her_waterloo]

I was still in training at home, so I'm not sure how much use I'd be as a solo detective. I may talk to the police and see if they need an adjunct, though. I won't get bored, no matter what I do.

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[anunluckypenny]

Talking to the police is a great idea. I don't know if you've met Steve Rogers or not yet; he's in charge over there, and he's a nice guy. They're usually pretty short-staffed, so I bet they'd like any help they can get.

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[her_waterloo]

I don't think I have, but I've spoken to another police officer - I believe he said his name was Clint. He mentioned that they were understaffed. Are all the police here kidnap victims as well? Seems like a difficult infrastructure to maintain.

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[anunluckypenny]

Yep, everyone here was taken from somewhere else. Things we run don't always last too long. The police have done a great job of staying together and doing what they can, considering how often people come and go.

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[her_waterloo]

Not an easy job. Especially considering these "curses." It's amazing anything gets done around here.

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[anunluckypenny]

The City has some dedicated people, I'll tell you that. Everything turned to sand when I was still pretty new here and everyone kept on working; the police and the hospital staff just did their jobs in the desert. We might be trapped, but we couldn't be stuck with a better bunch of people.

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[her_waterloo]

[ Joan isn't sure whether that's frightening or reassuring. Both. She really admires Penny's ability to always look on the bright side, even when she can't share it. ]

Sand? Did you rebuild all this?

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[anunluckypenny]

Oh, no. Most of it turned back into whatever it was pre-sand after about a week. We weren't sure it would, so that was nice.

[No one would blame Joan for going with frightening. Not everyone can be pathologically optimistic.]

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[her_waterloo]

There's a strange amount of consistency here. More than I expected. Like the Welcome Center. Did you found it?

[ She doesn't know what to expect anymore. Which is part of the problem. ]

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[anunluckypenny]

Kind of. This is my second time in the City--so I'm told, I mean--and I guess I started it the first time I came here. Memories don't always come back with people once they leave.

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[her_waterloo]

The only consistency is inconsistency, right? ...That would be so weird, like being a stranger to yourself. [ She's quiet a moment. Is that what she's like too - going from a surgeon to a detective? Trying to erase that past? ] But I guess we all do it to some degree. Usually more voluntarily.

[vicodincrutch]

Consulting detective and sobriety coach? It reads like you pay too much attention to details and want to smother them.

[her_waterloo]

Details are important. And I'm not smothering anybody. These people hired me to help them. I didn't just pick them off the street and tell them to quit doing drugs.

[vicodincrutch]

That's right. Street people seldom have money.

So that's what you do for a living. You got out of high school, kicked around college then decided this was it. Well, you can't spell smother without mother... this replaces other things. Nice.

[her_waterloo]

I don't know what your problem is, but my education is none of your business.

[vicodincrutch]

Is that how you talk to people trying to get you a job?

[her_waterloo]

I don't need to put up with abuse to get employment. Any good boss would understand that.

[monochrome_mirror]

It is good that you are getting used to this place, Watson-san.

Unfortunately, what work there is for a detective here...I am unsure. I wouldn't be considered one, but I have some degree of skill that would assist one, and for now I have been trying to learn more about the City itself and what we should expect given the most recent events.

I would recommend that you keep your head down in all this talk of revolution and so on, but certainly I could use help in deciphering the situation from a neutral position, if you would be interested. The City is complex, deep, and hidden...and I intend to find it what is there to know, so that we may extract ourselves from some of these poor situations and create some kind of even footing here.

[her_waterloo]

[ She's actually really pleased to hear that someone is actively investigating the City. Most of the people she's spoken to are not entirely happy being here, but don't want to push. They might have good reasons for this, but Joan itches to investigate. ]

So you're interested in investigating the City, but not in fighting against it? I kind of came in during the middle of all this, so I don't really have the context. Why should I stay out of it?

[monochrome_mirror]

There are many reasons to wait before taking sides. First, the Watch shows no signs of yielding under attack or subterfuge -- various magics have been tried against them to no avail, and their technological prowess is, at times, impressive. Second, at least I personally have not been able to discern what the rebels want -- freedom from the deities, yes, but then what? They have yielded no plans for government, no statements on how secure or open their resulting society would be, no leadership proper, so on and so forth. They are keeping information from many of us, simply encouraging riot and rebellion rather than actual planning. Third, it seems that the deities proper may not be what they seem, and if attacking them will only anger a higher power, we need to further determine what that higher power is. After all, in my world, defeating the shrine maiden will only anger her god...and then what will you do, if you didn't account for that?

I do not know yet whether I wish to fight against the City. I do not have enough information to say one way or the other. That, among other reasons, is why I want to investigate further.

[her_waterloo]

Well, you've convinced me. This definitely needs more investigation. We don't want the French Revolution over again.

[monochrome_mirror]

Where were you planning to start?

[her_waterloo]

[ She's never started anything this big by herself, but... she can do it. ]

By talking to people.

[monochrome_mirror]

If you would have me, I wish to help you with this. More minds attacking this problem will yield results more quickly than each person working alone and in parallel with the rest.

[her_waterloo]

Uh, sure, of course. [ She's a little surprised that someone is offering to team up with her, instead of the other way around! But it is a good surprised. ] I'm sure there are a lot of people who would be willing to help.

[monochrome_mirror]

There likely are, but the City has become jaded. If we make concrete plans, something to draw in others who might help but now are not seeing any routes, perhaps that will help assemble a larger group.

[her_waterloo]

We could have a meeting. You tell a few people you know and trust, and we'll meet up at a local coffeeshop or something. Share what we know already, think about where to go next.