poly_chromatic | ~ Post 002 - The Search Begins! (open)

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~ Post 002 - The Search Begins! (open)

[Lara doesn't want to be here anymore than anyone else -- except, perhaps, for those who are dead where they originated from -- but it is apparent that she needs to get a few things sorted out. She can't stay at the Welcome Centre forever and certainly doesn't want to take up space someone new might need.

In this video, she's smiling, because the alternative is highly unlikely to encourage anyone to assist her. Besides, she's just spent some time pretending to be a pirate. That was fun!]

This seemed like the most prudent way to reach people, so.

My name is Lara Croft and I'm looking for a room or a flat to share while I continue to get my bearings. Also, I gather I need employment. I work as a photo journalist, though I doubt there's much need for that here. Aside from the lack of camera equipment.

[Lara sighs, but presses on.]

Archaeology is a... hobby.

[A quirk of her lips here. Hobby, indeed.]

I also know quite a few languages, if anyone needs something translated, and have fighting skills that could be applied to work in security or some such.

[She laughs a little.]

I don't think I'd be suitable as a domestic, as my priorities don't include dusting and my cooking skills are mostly related to wilderness survival, also known as 'minimal'.

If anyone has any suggestions or openings, do let me know. Ta.

[That last line could be misinterpreted, but it wasn't intended...]

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[He's in his flat, surrounded by various examples of the money in this city, several sealed jars of water from the fountain and other locations, and books. Lots. Of books. And he's got a small smirk on his face.]

Ms. Croft, I do have plenty of suggestions. However, you might take a couple of them amiss.

[The devil... She laughs. Does she know his last name? Never mind.]

John. I'm sure you do. Why don't you try out a few and see what happens?

[Someday she'll know his full, real name. ~~Especially if Kirk sees them together ugh hate him so much.~~]

My first suggestion is for me to offer you a roof over your head. The only stipulation is, it's this one.

[He points to his own ceiling.]

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[Yes, that would be highly entertaining. Not that Lara has any clue about that, of course.]

That's very generous of you, John. Would it include access to your library?

[And she means to one he is sitting in, not the one where he works.]

Oh, but of course. What sort of cad would I be, to invite a lady into my home and not offer her access to a basic necessity of life?

Cads exist, good sir, though I'm pleased to know you aren't one of them. What would you charge for a room?

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[Lady Croft you have no idea.]

We'll discuss that when you've found employment, and we can see what you can afford.

Pay as I can? That doesn't sound fair.

No? In what way am I being unfair to you?

[Smirk.]

[Is that flirting?]

You know exactly what I mean, John. I'd offer to cook for you, but I'm sure you'd like to live.

[Maybe. Would an accompanying saucy wink help things along?]

I am rather attached to the idea, yes.

Lara, I'll be frank. This is a small flat, and I spend most of my time conducting experiments and reading. You would be getting no prize of a flat-mate in me.

[It does and that's fine with her. Keeping it light, friendly. She knows there is more to him than meets the eye.]

All work and no play makes John a dull boy. I won't push you, but I wouldn't mind exploring.

[Double meaning? She decides not to clarify just yet.]