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[andcountry]

[ The page is filled with arithmetic calculations. And I do mean filled. Apparently someone has had to do a lot of math today. One may note that, going down the page, the numbers are getting smaller and smaller.

In the middle of the page, squished between some calculations, is written: ]

Sorry about this. I didn't have any other paper.

[ And

Comments

[mythgravenblade]

...Are you doing well? I've not seen your handwriting around, to my knowledge, so I assume you're new.

[andcountry]

I am! I apologize for making an introductory post like this. I'd have introduced myself, but there wasn't any room. My name is Cephiro.

[mythgravenblade]

It's quite all right. My name is Paladin, and it's a pleasure, Cephiro.

Why the [pause, he thinks he knows but anyhow] figures?

[andcountry]

I was doing some accounting.

[handy_psychic]

I'm sure nobody will hold it against you if you can't find a job soon.

[andcountry]

[ pentap. once, twice. ]

Should they?

[handy_psychic]

Nah. Considering that there's a big storm coming...

[andcountry]

Sloth is normally frowned upon here, I take it.

[of_mindelan]

[Hey, projected costs for multiple people over time. Mindelan enjoys math, and this particular branch is right up her alley.]

I wouldn't worry too much. As long as you don't slack, don't throw away your money, and don't find yourself taking care of a lot of animals [...like she did...] you should be fine.

[andcountry]

[ Math is one thing, but money is something Clef would never have had to worry about in any real way. ]

You seem to write from experience. It's as I thought, then - but thank you for the confirmation.

[of_mindelan]

[Mindelan has been trained in the art of managing supplies for varied-sized companies who need equipment replaced or maintained, in various environments, on private or Crown funding. She's done harder in her sleep.]

People will be more willing to let things go right now, I think, since you're new and it looks like we have an emergency coming up. But it's good that you're considering these things. Most people just hope for the best.

[andcountry]

Hope is good, but I prefer to know.

[forgotmyforge]

We'll be okay! I'm sure we'll be able to find jobs after this storm blows over.

[andcountry]

I think we will. Have you thought of what you'd like to do?

[forgotmyforge]

I'm still looking, but [ Nope, scratching that out. ]

Swords. I really feel like I know something about swords. Nova said I could look at hers and find out.

[andcountry]

Swords? Like how to use them?

[spandexisyouth]

I have a couple of sheets of normal paper that I can give to you if you would like! I am Youth. Where would I find you?

[andcountry]

That would definitely be much appreciated. My name is Cephiro, and [ short pause ] I'm at the Bazaar.

[spandexisyouth]

I will run it down there, Cephiro! I have black hair and am wearing a green shirt. How will I recognize you?

[andcountry]

I have light purple hair, am wearing newborn clothes, and am rather on the short side. Sorry, I can't think of anything else distinctive.