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[recognize_an_opportunity]

One year...

[He's not exactly looking at the camera, but it's obvious that this isn't an accidental video, either. He's addressing whoever's out there listening or watching, sitting at a cluttered desk with a cup of tea in hand.]

Is one meant to celebrate having been here for a year, or complain about it? If celebration is the answer, does anyone have any recommendations for how that's best done? If complaining's the answer, well, I think I've got that one pretty well figured out.

[A sip of tea, then a personable smile.]

And I suppose I should take this opportunity to announce that there'll be a party at the casino at the end of the month. Marguerite arranged it, so any blame for what happens should be placed on her shoulders. We certainly hope to see you all there.

[And then he goes to shut the video off, but it still manages to capture another muttered...]

One whole goddamned year...

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[deadmanbusiness]

[Theo caught your post and knocks on the door to Meyer's office.]

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

Come in.

[He'll just be sitting at his desk.]

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[deadmanbusiness]

Hey.

I saw your video.

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

Did you?

[He sets down his teacup.]

Any helpful advice?

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[deadmanbusiness]

Don't do what I did?

[valentineluke]

Go hunting. Forest is full of game.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

That so? That something you enjoy?

[valentineluke]

Of course.

Bag yourself a deer for Christmas dinner.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

It might simply be easier to buy myself something, rather than hunt it down.

[valentineluke]

Step out of the comfort zone; get in touch with and hone instincts, old and new; maybe learn a few things.

Or, there's always the option of picking up packaged venison from the butcher.

[saturniapavonia]

You're alive so that's good though, right?

[Cheery, cheery thoughts.]

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Yeah, well, I suppose I can always celebrate the fact that I'm not dead in a ditch somewhere. That's one positive element.

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[dragonofalthena]

I know it's not the ideal situation, I know probably all of us want to be home... but hasn't there been anything good in the last year?

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

Oh, certainly. It's been a very productive year, overall.

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[dragonofalthena]

There's that much at least, right?

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

That's an optimistic viewpoint, but yes, I have that, at the very least, to feel accomplished about.

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[dragonofalthena]

[He shrugs.]

I've spent the last few hundred years taking in unwanted children. Finding optimism in shit situations has become something I'm decent at.

[candothat]

At least you are not celebrating two as of yet.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

True, although I imagine it's only a matter of time.

[candothat]

Would that be so bad? Your casino appears to be prospering.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Admittedly, the casino is doing well. Regardless, I do miss my business back home.

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[ex_sorted385]

My experience is usually to have a drink with a mate. You can cover both sides of the situation that way, too.

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

Is that an offer of companionship, or does it just sound like one?

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[ex_sorted385]

It sounds like one because it is. I'd offer to provide the alcohol but seeing as you're my current source...

I could bring something to eat if you're hungry, though.

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

Sure, come on down and have a drink. And I'd never say no to food -- my employees keep telling me I have to eat more regularly, anyway.