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[neighvarily]

[It's not that this is a rough topic, but he's not exactly comfortable asking for advice. So as soon Jean turns on the camera, he decides to just jump right into the subject.]

Question.

How do you handle interviews when you've never done that kind of work before, you're not exactly experienced with handling the public, and you have other commitments that will always come first?

I'm not looking for anything permanent right now, which is something I'm not sure would go over well. On my world, you pretty much stayed in the same field until you were too old, or if you died, but given the unpredictable nature of this place, I don’t know if it’s that much of a problem.


[Filtered to Armin]
Especially you. How the hell did you manage to get a job like that? I know you're smart, but still. I'm not looking for a desk job, but...you seem like you know what you're doing. Also, do you and Marco work similar hours? I need to know them.
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[Filtered to Mikasa]
I had fun with you a couple weeks ago. [He glances down before he forces himself to keep speaking.] We should do it again sometime. Did you want to grab coffee later?
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[inhisdebt]

[She had to admit... It had been fun. And... she did accept his invitation to go get some coffee together sometime... With her new job on top of her assistant job though, coffee didn't sound to bad right about now.

But there was something about how this was asked... Before when they had gone to go eat, it hadn't really been a planned thing and really.. She was just trying to find a way to actually socialize with Jean more since they were here. But she had understood -- to a point -- the thought behind those words even then. S

he probably shouldn't have gone along with them, but it had actually helped out in it's own way and... What did it hurt? Besides, it was hard to ignore that he liked her even back home. He had actually taken the attempt to ask her out just now and it may or may not have been just a friendly gesture or anything else but... Mikasa was a straight forward kind of person. As long as he would clearly just ask her out, what did it hurt to actually try it? It had been surprisingly fun last time they did right?

And so besides the slightly surprised look she had unknowingly shown him while deep in thought, she finally realized that she hadn't actually said anything in reply yet.]

O-oh! Uhm... Yeah, coffee would be great. Just let me know when you'd like to go.

[Was that a faint flush on her cheeks? Maybe. Who knows?]

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[neighvarily]

[It was fun, wasn't it? Honestly, he had surprised himself. If it hadn't been for how well the previous outing had gone, he wouldn't have even thought to ask her. But there were no Titans here, which left him with few excuses. Besides, she deserved to enjoy herself too. Hadn't he told her that?

However, he began to doubt himself as the silence lingered. Seconds felt like hours, and he was just about to say something, maybe reassure her that it was fine, coffee sucked anyway, when she spoke.

At least they both match in terms of blushing.]

Ah-- Great! Anytime's fine. You drink coffee in the morning, don't you? We could do it then. Or afternoon. Whatever.

[He shrugs. No big deal.]

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[inhisdebt]

[Okay... It was clear she was going to have to have a little talk with Armin about this later, because she didn't know what exactly to feel right now or if this was even right. Besides... Armin had a girlfriend in the other world so he had to have some idea about dating... right?

But that would have to wait until later. Right now... she could use some coffee... Okay, maybe she didn't need to but...

No. No... That was it. She was just tired after a long day of work.. Yep..]

I do but... coffee can be drank at any time and... I could probably use it right about now anyways.

Where would you like to meet up at?

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[neighvarily]

That's right...people can drink it whenever they want.

[He scratches the shaved part of his head.]

Yeah, I could too, actually. Where are you? I could pick you up.

[That might've come out wrong. Shit.]

We can walk together. Since you've been working.

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[inhisdebt]

Well I.. I was on my way home from work, but I... wouldn't mind walking with you.

meanwhile out of filter land

[whyppleatpotatoes]

You just go for it, don't you? [ l m f a o says the jobless bum.... ]

lmao sasha

[neighvarily]

Do you want to eat? [Scowls. So much scowling.]

Besides, you should be looking for a job too. It's not fair to Mikasa, who's been working this entire time. [And does he look a little fond there? Maybe.]

[whyppleatpotatoes]

Is that a real question? [Are you asking her if people need to eat, Jean?] Or is this a trick like the potato thing? I love to eat.

I'm working on it! Really. A lot of the jobs seem to involve food though, and pa used to tell me I'd never be able to work with food. When I was a kid, I used to want to be a baker, but he pointed out I'd just eat all the bread. Something about no self control... [ Ugh, she's just going to ignore Jean's gross crush on Mikasa. Mikasa's swell and all, but come on Jean. ]

[neighvarily]

It was a real question. [He's not going to dignify that with an answer.] I know, believe me, I know.

If you could control yourself and be patient, you might get the free leftovers. Or make extra if you have the time. [The longer he tries to picture it, the more disasters he can imagine.] ...Yeah, nevermind, don't work around food. There are other jobs. Why not be a receptionist or something? Just pack a big lunch. [Wow, is he trying to help Sasha?]

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[neverfeltthatway]

I j-just tried to answer the questions honestly, and it seemed to work out. I could help you prepare for an interview, i-if you want?

And I think Marco and I are both working 9-5. [He gives Jean a curious look.] Why?

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[neighvarily]

Except people like you. You know I'm good at being honest. Too good, for most people.

Really? ...You sure you're not too busy?

[He hadn't really thought about how to start on this topic, so remaining blunt seemed like the best bet.] I'm sure you've heard about the announcement by now. Roman? Something could go down at any point, but more likely than not, he'll target Schnee Company, so I'd like to be there when you work just in case. Weiss already gave me permission to visit Marco. She never specified how much.

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[neverfeltthatway]

...İ guess it's both about honesty and about how you frame your responses. [Which is basically a tactful way of saying that Jean isn't very tactful. He gives Jean a small smile.] And İ always have time for you, Jean.

[There's the focus on Marco again. There was something about the way he said it that didn't seem quite right. Along with Jean's earlier actions and the way Krista had reacted... the clues were beginning to pile up, even if Armin doesn't want to see where they lead.

Maybe he's seeing things that aren't there. Maybe...] W-we'll be fıne, Jean - Levi and Mikasa will be there, and the rest of the security force. That's the point.

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[neighvarily]

How am I supposed to do that without coming across as fake? [He shrugs. He's grateful for Armin's help...and his friendship.] When's a good time for you?

[But now he looks cross again, hearing the security force brought up. He speaks with more force than he intended.] If I thought the force would be enough, I wouldn't even be bringing the subject up. The point is, this enemy is different and it's best if we stick together. I'm sure the others not on the force would agree with me too.

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[neverfeltthatway]

W-well, for example, instead of saying 'I've never done this kind of work before,' you could say 'I've only done this kind of work before.' It's still true, and you're conveying your lack of experience - but y-you're framing it in terms of the experience you do have. Even if that experience is n-not relevant for the job, it puts it in a better light.

Any evening this w-week should work for me.

[And there it was again. It's possible Jean is just worried about then, but... somehow, this seams like more than that. He locks the message before continuing.]

Jean... did something h-happen to Marco? Something he doesn't know about?

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[halffreckled]

[ Marco appears on a video. he's in his new office with a suit on and some glasses also. they fit on his face quite well though it's obvious that he's not used to them. he leans into the camera, speaking very quietly ]

Jean, will you check something for me? I can't remember.

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[neighvarily]

[Jean has to blink a few times. Marco certainly did well at looking professional. Had he ever worn glasses before? He could have sworn he didn't. Were they for reading? It takes him a second to realize he asked him a question.]

What is it, Marco? When did you get the glasses?

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[halffreckled]

Huh? Oh. [ he actually forgot that he had them on and took them off to fold them up beside him. it was probably weird to see him like that. he looks embarrassed now ]

They're, um, from someone at work. I couldn't read something up close, so they let me borrow their reading glasses. I'll have to get some for myself later. I've never had to read paperwork or anything up close...

Anyway, I wanted to ask if you were home. And...if you could, could you make sure that we have enough groceries? I know we were out of milk for a few days until Mikasa went to get some. I don't want that to happen again.

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[neighvarily]

Why are you embarrassed? They don't look bad. If you need them to read, don't strain your eyes. [Actually, they kind of suit Marco. He doubts he could pull them off, but the work for the other.]

I am. [He didn't exactly have a lot of places to go. Where was he going with this? ...Was he kidding right now? He was sending him out on errands?

In the back of his mind, he's aware he shouldn't even be bothered by it. It's a reasonable question, and they had always pitched in with chores as trainees. Really, this was no different. But he can't help feel as if...this is just to try and give him something to do. He sighs, frowning and trying very hard not to let his frustration be taken out on Marco. He's done more than a good job of that already. Still, his voice comes out curter than before.]

Sure. I'll do that.

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[halffreckled]

...I don't know, it's just something different. Even though it's different, I'm used to them now.

[ he notices Jean's voice. there's something different than before. was he mad that he had asked that? he wanted...to ask him something else other than about a job. he looks away from the camera, moving away to put some things away. he's off camera now, though he's still talking ]

I just wanted you to check. You don't have to do anything else... Sorry, I know you want to do something else. I just...didn't want to bring it up... You already asked everyone else for advice and it was probably the same advice that they gave me. It helped, if that's what you were wondering...

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[frostheartedrose]

Be honest, and accept a lot of rejections. It happens. I had a lot of applicants to my squad over the centuries but I turned them down more often than not. Partially due to the fact that I expected they would die within the first five years, but also because they hesitated during a certain interview moment.

[There might be a subtle sound of a bit of metal moving against metal.]

My secondary bit of advice would be to look for jobs outside of sales. Technical or mechanical work usually needs to be done no matter how social the worker is and the end product often makes up for poor small talk. Which reminds me... How good are your fine motor skills, attention to detail, and vision?

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[neighvarily]

You would rather someone answer you without thinking, than have them take longer to think of a response? Maybe it depends on the field. When you're a soldier, you can't afford to hesitate. What kind of squad were you running anyway?

[Offhandedly, he wonders what she's doing.]

That might be tolerable. But my experience is pretty narrow. I don't know how patient anyone would be with training. All of those are things I'm good at, why?

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[whiteas]

You research the job you're looking for first to make certain that it's in line with what you want, instead of just you being in line with what they want first of all. It's a two-way relationship and you should be interviewing them as much as they are you.

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[neighvarily]

There are a couple that look more tolerable than the others. Most of them involve working with the public or some other level of bullshit.

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[whiteas]

I take it you're not a people person.

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[neighvarily]

Usually, I can take or leave them. But I don't have the patience to deal with their petty and entitled expectations.