1st Lie [Video]

[big_fat_liar]

[People of Genessia. You wake up to this dashing face on your phone this morning. He's just kind of sitting on the edge of his little pod in the Bay.]

Jeez. Go figure you get a fancy pod like that and the first thing they cheap out on is the bed. Anyone else have a weird pain in their shoulder when they woke up?

Anyways, read the pamphlet, nice touch by the way, and figures I should get right down to business.

The names Alvin, Back where I'm from I'm a mercenary. I figure i'll just keep doing that here, so if you have any jobs that need to be done, just give me a call and they'll be done. For the right price of course.

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[Private Text]

[jim_fixes_it]

Oh, there's always something to be done provided it's done quietly.

I pay very well for discretion.

[Private Text]

[big_fat_liar]

[He'll text back just to prove how quiet he can be.]

Oh? I take it you have something in mind?

[Private Text]

[jim_fixes_it]

A client of mine might be interested in an extra gun or two. Something you'd be interested in?

[Private Text]

[big_fat_liar]

I know my way around a gun and sword.

I'm in, send me the details whenever.

[Private Text]

[jim_fixes_it]

No questions asked, very professional. I'll have the details sent to you as soon as possible. Payment will come after the job is finished.



And I don't think I need to mention that this conversation between us never happened?

[Private Text]

[big_fat_liar]

It's a pretty standard business opportunity so far, you haven't given me much to question.

Of course, employer/employee confidentiality and all that jazz.

[Video]

[crowning_glory]

[Time for a response, and perhaps one that's unexpected.]

Oh, Alvin, I'm sorry to inform you but I've already offered my services as a mercenary here. I'm afraid what you're doing is what you humans call "muscling in on my territory."

[She should sound more playful when she says that, but she doesn't.]

[Video]

[big_fat_liar]

[Oh, hello Milla. He's glad he hasn't lost track of you.]

Is that so? Is the great and powerful Lord of Spirits trying to use the skills I taught her against me? I'm a little hurt.

[He doesn't sound hurt at all.]

I'm all for a little friendly competition if that's how you're going to play.

Re: [Video]

[crowning_glory]

[Oh Alvin, you always manage to make her chuckle.

Why does it always sound like she's laughing at a dumb puppy then?]

I'm sure we can come to some sort of agreement and work together. It would be far more advantageous if we did. Besides, your skills as a mercenary aren't to be taken lightly - it would be exhausting one-upping you all the time.

[Video]

[big_fat_liar]

[Maybe because her social skills aren't exactly the strongest weapon in her arsenal.]

Right, of course. I guess it would be a little rude to run you ragged. I wouldn't want my favourite spirit to get all tuckered out, now would I?

I suppose we could work together on a few jobs here and there.

Re: [Video]

[crowning_glory]

Your favourite? Flattery won't get you very far with me, but I accept the compliment.

But that does sound agreeable. I look forward to working with you.

[Video]

[big_fat_liar]

Well more like the only one I know personally, but yeah, my favourite none the less.

I'll try not to disappoint you.

[Spoiler alert: He probably will.]

[solar_flare]

Well at least someone reads the pamphlet now and again.

[Yang smiles, arms folded.]

What kind of jobs did you do? Not hiring, just curious.

[big_fat_liar]

What can I say, a little light reading helps me wake up in the morning.

Oh a little of this and that, you know. Monster hunting, item collection, I've done some intelligence work here and there. I've also done some protection work here and there.

Pretty standard mercenary work if I do say so myself.

[solar_flare]

You seem pretty casual about it all, can't help but be curious...how old were you when you got into this stuff?

[He doesn't seem THAT old.]

[big_fat_liar]

Woah woah, Is someone already trying to pin an age on me? That's cute.

Well normally I wouldn't tell anyone this, but I like you so if you must know I've been helping my family out with this kind of work since I was about six.

[solar_flare]

[Yang peers at him. He's not going to start with the flirting so soon, is he? Hmmmm...]

Pretty young.

[Too young, in her opinion.]

Well, let me know if you need any help settling in. I'm Yang, by the way.

[big_fat_liar]

Ouch. The cold shoulder.

[Rejected so soon? He must be losing his touch.]

Alright, same goes to you. If you need anything don't hesitate to call the mercenary with a heart of gold.

Or you can call me Alvin if you want something that rolls off the tongue a little easier.

[solar_flare]

[It takes more than a pretty face to catch Yang's interest, but A for effort?]

I think I'll stick with Alvin.

[Yang grins. She might actually have something for him, but she'd like to get to know him better first before taking a gamble, make sure he's trustworthy. lol]

[leekspins]

Hou, you settled in so quickly!

[Orihime's actually kind of impressed. Over the past three years, she's seen people react far more vehemently, so his calm acceptance of the situation is definitely rare.]

Do you need any help?

[big_fat_liar]

Who me? I guess so. You kind of learn in my line of work to roll with the punches. Ending up in a strange and unfamiliar place isn't a huge stretch for me.

[It's not like it's been twenty years since he last saw his own world or anything. Nope not at all.]

Well you could point me in the direction of the nearest restaurant, I'd really appreciate it.

[leekspins]

Hmmm...

[She knuckles her chin thoughtfully.]

Do you like pizza? There's an Italian place that isn't too far from where you are.

[big_fat_liar]

[Excellent, something simple and tasty. The people he had been traveling had rather... interesting tastes in food. It was nice to get away from that every once in awhile.]

Sure, that sounds good to me.

If you'd like to join me, feel free. I don't exactly know anyone around here yet.

[leekspins]

Really?

[There's a small part of her that wants to hold back, though she's not sure why. He may look a little like Aizen, but he's definitely not the same person, and just resembling someone she doesn't trust isn't enough to throw her off.]

I'd like that! I'm pretty hungry, now that you mention it. Thank you! Did you get a map? It's on 12th and Nettle!

[big_fat_liar]

[He'll take a look at the map for a second before holding it up and pointing to the intersection she mentioned.]

So right about there? Yeah, I'll be there soon.