[audio]

[anunluckypenny]

Things've been rough, haven't they? I didn't get caught up in the worst of the curses we've had lately; I'm sorry for those who have.

Anyway... a lot of people have been leaving, too, which means the Welcome Center and the Youth Center are both seriously short-staffed. This probably isn't the best time to send out a call for workers, but there's never a good time when you're getting hit with curse after curse, you know? I'm not giving the Youth Center the attention it deserves, so I'm also looking for someone to help out over there. It'd be a big time commitment, but the pay's not bad and it's not a hard job.

So... if you're looking for a job, I can find one for you.

[A tired sigh.]

I wish Euphie and Derek Morgan were still around to help. Yin, too... she was getting really good at greeting people. And if I could bring back Dean, Stephen, Curt, Jenny, Sophie, Toph--but they're probably happier where they are, and I wouldn't want to take that away from them. I hope they're happy, and I hope that hoping for their happiness counts when they're all in different dimensions and they don't remember the City. At least they're remembered, and that's something.

[Sniff. Shut up, it's allergies.]

Sorry. Late night... rambly stuff. Back on topic. Jobs: if you want one, don't be afraid to get in touch with me.

And if you're newish to the City and haven't been by the Welcome Center, we're right off the center square. The Youth Center's down about a block; anyone who's too young to live alone or just wants company can get a room there. We've got food and spare clothes at both locations, and if you ever need anything at all, just head to the Welcome Center and ask for Penny.

[A pause, some shuffling...]

Is it raining...?

[...and end audio message.]


[ooc: The Welcome Center and the Youth Center: there's a community for that! If you want to get your character involved in any way (working or making use of the services offered), go for it. Do it IC, OOC at the community... whatever tickles your fancy. ♥]

Comments

[indecent_butterfly]

Yin is missing as well?

[That makes four ne knows in as many days.]

[anunluckypenny]

I think so. I haven't checked the Hall, but she hasn't been in to work this week. She never misses work.

[indecent_butterfly]

No, she's very diligent about such things. Perhaps a trip to the Hall of Missing is indicated. [Not that ne wants to go nemself.]

[anunluckypenny]

Probably, but it makes it worse, somehow... you know, seeing the pictures. It makes it more final and real.

[indecent_butterfly]

Agreed. One thinks it makes them seem more dead than returned to their lives as well. Some are happier returned to what awaits them.

[audio]

[silvering]

[Jem isn't using video as he is currently not feeling himself and he doesn't want anyone to spot this.]

I would like to help out with the Youth Center. The younger kids need some form of protection during the curses.

[audio]

[anunluckypenny]

That would be fantastic! And you're right, they do; there's not really anyone on staff right now who can do much against curses.

Are you pretty new here yourself?

Re: [audio]

[silvering]

I have some skills. I was able to protect a girl when we transported to the boats.

I have been here less than a month. I prefer not to sit around without a task.

[audio]

[anunluckypenny]

That sounds pretty impressive. How'd you do that?

Well, then a belated welcome-to-the-City! You've got a good work ethic. I like that.

video;

[studmuffin]

[ He had thought about offering up his own help; had got distracted simply by the falling photographs. It's not a curse he's familiar with and not one he actually likes if the look on his face is anything to go by.

Especially with the images he's found of Penny. ]

Are you okay?

video;

[anunluckypenny]

Yeah, I'm fine--are you?

[She found a picture, too, and she doesn't much like what she sees.]

video;

[studmuffin]

Sure.

[ He is always okay. But his voice is concerned and the corners of his mouth are pulled down. Stiles likes Penny, to think she's not safe hurts. ] I got a picture of yours, I uh -- it's not a nice picture. If you don't want it I can get rid of it, you don't even have to see it.

video;

[anunluckypenny]

['Sure' doesn't sound okay. Penny can only imagine what Stiles found; there are some pictures of her floating around that she doesn't want anyone to see, least of all her friends.] Hey, whatever's in the picture... it's not a big deal. But if you can get rid of it--I mean, I don't want to see it.

I have one of yours. You look pretty roughed up.

action;

[universaltranslator]

[Uhura caught the message this morning before heading to work. Instead of responding, she decides to talk to Penny once she gets in.]

Hey there, Penny.

action;

[anunluckypenny]

[Penny's in the common area messing with her two dogs, Tumbles and Little Sam. She smiles up at Uhura.]

Hey, Uhura. Did you get hit by any falling pictures on your way in?

action;

[universaltranslator]

Fortunately not.

[She settles down and reaches out to cuddle Little Sam.]

So. I saw your message on the network this morning. Is there anything I can do to help?

action;

[anunluckypenny]

Good. I hear they can cause awful paper cuts.

[Little Sam--who is in no way little--eats up the attention. Tumbles comes over to headbutt Uhura.]

I'm sorry about them. Want me to put them upstairs?

[She calls Tumbles over and wraps him in a hug.]

Oh, Nyota... you already do so much to help. I can't ask you to do more.

Audio

[trenchknives]

Hey, y'know, I wouldn't mind helpin' out a little bit. If you still needed help, I mean.

[He sounds almost embarrassed by it, though.]

Audio

[anunluckypenny]

I can use all the help I can get, always. [She picks up on the tone, but doesn't know what to make of it.] Doing okay today, Jimmy?

Re: Audio

[trenchknives]

Sure, y'know, it's just like any other day.

[He's just embarrassed because he's not really the volunteering type.]

What would you need me to do?

Audio

[anunluckypenny]

Any other day where pictures're falling out of the sky.

What do you want to do? I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that greeting new people wouldn't be your favorite thing. It's not mine, honestly. It's nice to stay behind the scenes.

[lawbender]

I've read her guide, but it's hard to believe that my mother liked to greet people here.

[anunluckypenny]

Your mother--Toph?

[Duh, since Toph was the only one of those people who wrote a guide.]

She didn't greet them so much as... I don't know. I'd say it was more a reality check than a greeting. Blunt, but really effective.

[lawbender]

Toph, yes. That sounds like her.

It's strange to me, how many people here remember her.

[anunluckypenny]

I don't think anyone who met her could forget her. She made an impression.

I'm sorry... have I gotten your name before?