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[recognize_an_opportunity]

[At least, for once, this is an intentional video. He is, however, much more casually attired than usual -- which, in this case, means with no suit jacket, no tie, and sleeves rolled up to his elbows. And he appears to be leaning on a car, cigarette in hand, as ever, and an errant smudge of grease or two on his face.]

I have two questions for the City at large. Call it... research.

[One of those tiny, polite smiles, and then...]

First of all, if there were one thing you think this city is lacking -- and "a means of escape" isn't a valid answer here, I'm afraid, since we all want that -- what would it be?

[A long pause.]

Second of all, I've been informed that I'm in need of at least one "modern" outfit, whatever that means. Is anyone here willing to assist?

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[valentineluke]

City is without a coffeehouse - 'tea pad'.

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

Mmhmm. And you think a venue like that would be beneficial to the City?

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[valentineluke]

Very. What better way to quickly unwind post curse and without the resulting hangover that mass consumption of alcohol would give.

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

Well, there's likely a market for it. Have you considered a venture like that yourself?

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[valentineluke]

There defiantly is a demand.

Oh, yes. But I already own three business, don't want to be in charge of a fourth. However, I'm always looking to invest.

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

Three businesses. Impressive. I can understand why you might prefer to invest, at this juncture.

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[valentineluke]

Are you thinking of acquiring another venture?

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

I'm always thinking about it. Whether or not I go through with it is a different matter entirely.

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[valentineluke]

Tempting though, isn't it? I sometimes have to remind myself and list why three is more than enough.

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

It is tempting, but overextending oneself is never wise.

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[valentineluke]

Except maybe in a game of Monopoly.

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

I've never been fond of that game, or any variants thereof.

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[valentineluke]

Bad experience?

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

Not exactly. I just prefer straightforward card games to circuitous board games.

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[valentineluke]

Real currency is far more interesting than play money.

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

I can't disagree there.