Mission 5 - I'm a secret agent, AMA!

[kublan]

Intro

[After dealing with the Red Claw and now without a job, Troy decided to take a week off, get a break and focused on training hard to keep his skills sharp. The mission made him realize how outgunned and alone he is in this world without the Consortium on his side. While he doesn't think the friends and allies he made here wouldn't have his back when shit hits the fan, it was just easier for him to long for the familiar. But it wasn't something that Troy really dwells on too long. He's alive, he's well, and tired as hell from all that training so that's something that calls for a celebration. Riding his motorcycle and wearing his power armor, Troy drops by a bar somewhere in Genessia.]

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[After having a few beers and being bored since he can't get drunk anyway, Troy decided to try out the network and really put himself out there. He's been in this world for months now, and he feels he hasn't met a lot of people yet. Well this is a good chance to meet some! Firing up his new communicator, he starts to make a public video broadcast. His face shows up on screen with a brow slightly raised, wearing some fancy-ass leather jacket over shirt. His Genessia necklace hangs on his neck]

Alright. Hey guys, Troy Dantes here. So I was just thinking how I don't really know a lot of people in this world despite having been here for months now, and I thought why not for once use this network for something useful. Brief intro: I used the the Deputy Guardian for Nova City before the new boss rolled in recently, and my job before all of this wasn't too far from that. I was an agent for a independent paramilitary group, some would call me a soldier, but let's keep it as "agent".

[He shrugs, smiling a little]

Anyhow, if you're one of us who's been here for a lot longer than I am or new arrival listenin' in, I'd like to invite you for some drinks. It's my treat. Oh, and you younger folks only get soda or something. But, if you can't go outside or think bars are a wretched hive of scum and villainy, that's cool. Since I'm bored you can just ask me anything! Any sort of question. Whether Genessia related or something silly, just don't try too hard with edgy questions. Don't be that guy.

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[Dubai Subarchway, Nighttime. Troy decides to actually go home to his penthouse for once, instead of just crashing in his headquarters somewhere in the city like he always does. But Aqua and his AI assistant Silke has been taking good care of the place ever since Aqua had started staying here. It really feels to him like he was the visitor instead of the actual owner. But that didn't stop him from just raiding the fridge and plan on making dinner for the both of them. After activating holograms that show the steps and ingredients he'll need for this dinner, he fires up the stoves with a touch on the holographic screen. Whenever Aqua shows up, she'll be seeing him without a shirt on. But at least there's a towel over his shoulder? #Scandalous]

Hah, well look who showed up. I didn't think you'd come back early.

[He gives Aqua a nod with a smile. He's already predicting that she'll ask him to put a shirt on.]

Comments

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[whiteas]

Or you could find something to drink about besides unemployment.

[ Well that sure sounded judgey, Weiss. She didn't even mean it to. ]

[kublan]

Hah, unemployment ain't my reason for celebrating. Cheers

[He lifts his pint of pale pilsen before taking a sip]

So, what's up?

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[whiteas]

Satsuki personally called me to give you a personal recommendation for Deputy Guardian. I still respect her opinion and from what I've seen of you I don't have anything she said that I disagree with. Even during the election you still remained civil and friendly despite the various obvious attempts at taking sides some people made.

I've elected to consider you for Deputy Guardian on a trial basis, if you're willing.

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[solowingpixy]

[Pixy actually was already sitting there at the bar nearby, casually drinking his whiskey without much of a care of whatever's going on around him. Hey, he's got a job now. He can spend as much time at bars as he wants to now. But he does catch Troy from the corner of his eye, and Troy's pendant too, so he listens in on Troy's message. When he's done, Pixy just seems to make a passing comment.]

Former deputy and military, huh? Must have been exciting.

[kublan]

[Troy lowers and set his device aside when Larry made his passing comment. Troy paused to take his drink from the tender, giving the lady a nod before he responds to Larry]

You could say that. Military service runs in the family.

[Although his background is a little more unorthodox than his more decorated predecessors]

[solowingpixy]

[He gives Troy a bit of a side glance before taking a small sip of his drink.]

Sounds like you're well versed in espionage. That's no easy task. When you say an independent force, you mercenary or did you join 'em?

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[deadly_belladonna]

'Younger folk'? Now now you'll show your age if you say things like that.

Are you on the search for a new job?

[kublan]

[Yeah, "folks" is a word older people used even in his world, but he just got used to it but now it's hard to get rid off. Still, that wouldn't stop him from making a joke about it.]

Good point, young lady.

[Even though he's only a few years older than Blake really. He chuckles while he holds his pint of beer]

But nah, not at the moment. I got everything I need in my subarchway, so looking for employment isn't on the top of the priority list. I can get by with bounty hunting for a while.

[deadly_belladonna]

Young Huntress, I prefer. All that training has to count for something.

[Gives a small nod of acknowledgement to his gesture.]

Seems that's the best thing someone can do here to get some extra money. I guess it also helps with keeping the skills in tact.

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[orlokbutterfly]

Y'know, it should be me buyin' you drinks. I still owe you for a certain bike.

[He was kind of meaning to invite Troy out sometime anyway, for both as thanks for the help getting the bike and... kind of a social call, really. But the whole "ask me anything" thing, Gale couldn't resist, and he winks.]

So, if you were a spy, how many "conquests" has a guy like you achieved?

[kublan]

Depends. Does it only count for human girls? I stopped counting after 300

[Exaggeration? Maybe. He'll laugh it off. He never said he'll answer them seriously anyway]

And forget that owing thing. I'm just glad to help a brother out. That's good enough for me.

[And he sees that more as a Christmas gift]

[orlokbutterfly]

[Gale laughs. He didn't really expect a straight answer anyway, he'll just ask things like that to mess with people.]

Not bad, rookie. But c'mon, only girls? You're makin' me disappointed.

[And that comment, Troy can take as he will. Gale might be serious, but it's hard to tell with the way he said it.]

Well, then I'll have to get you drinks sometime just because I feel like it. How's that sound? You can even invite your girlfriend too.

[Yep. He means Aqua.]

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[trueseeker]

[Richard's smiling as the video cuts in, because this guy seems okay so far.]

Hello. It's good to meet you. I'm Richard Cypher. Because I came here, I... [You know, they don't know what a Seeker of Truth is here.] ...was a woods guide and a huntsman.

[He pauses, and his smile falters somewhat.]

I don't think I've heard of "paramilitary" before.

[kublan]

It's an uncommon word, not really thrown around much even where I'm from, but it's the best word to describe the agency I work for.

[He shrugs, taking a swig of his drink]

It's good to meet ya too Richard. Do you happen to know Ruby by any chance?

[Since Richard said "huntsman", he thought it could be the same as the "Huntsman" with a capital H used by people in Remnant.]

[trueseeker]

[Richard nods.]

But that doesn't tell me what it means or what you do.

[His eyes narrow slightly at the question.]

No. Should I?

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[truesmiles]

You know you shouldn't offer to pay because people will take advantage of that.

[He would most likely, but yet he would offer to pay for his own considering the other seems to be unemployed.]

[kublan]

I said that expecting people not to push it too far, but it's a fair point. I guess I just like to believe people won't take advantage of me.

[Not that he's naive and doesn't think there are people who wouldn't do that. He's just an optimist]

[truesmiles]

And believe away if you trust the person. But there are those who can drink and drink all night. You can never know who those people are.

[He is pretty much fifty fifty as to which way he will go really.]

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[killerrose]

Sounds sort of sketchy as far as jobs go.

I also happen to work at a scummy bar so you should stop by. Of course I’ll probably be working but the good news is I don’t suck at my job.

As for questions I have a few. What do you hope to do in this world now that you are here? How’s living here? What do you do in your free time? I assume you have a lot of it.

[kublan]

[Troy frowns at his device when he received a text message response to his video post. It's understandable that some people don't want to show themselves, but that doesn't stop Troy from getting a sketchy feeling from this person]

About as sketchy as a text response to a video. I'll stop by your bar some other time. I'm already in one, and the bartender here is pretty hot.

[He sighs. He still has to answer those questions]

To answer your questions: 1, probably do something combat or tech related. No biggie. 2, it's not bad so far. I don't really see anything I hate in this world yet. 3, depends on what strikes me at the time. I usually train or play some ball.

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[killerrose]

Wow rude, I'm only texting because I'm at work. My name is Ib (pronounced Eve) and I work as a bartender.

[Thanks for implying that she isn't hot and she'd like to differ, she is very hot.]

Is there anything you like in this world? That's honestly more interesting than hate and do you mean baseball because I haven't found any normal sports since I arrived.

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[watercharm]

Troy? It’s good to see you.

[It is a little bit of a surprise to see Troy in the penthouse and cooking. Aqua realizes that this is his home too and she tries to mask her surprise with a smile. She quickly unlaces her boots leaving them near the front door with the training equipment she brought home with her.

Seeing a man without a shirt on doesn’t really bother Aqua however he’s cooking and she can’t help but point out how that might be a bad idea.]

Won’t you burn yourself?

[She walks up and rests her elbows on the counter, standing out of the way as she looks at the food. She’s a little impressed, she hadn’t known Troy cooked.]

[kublan]

[Troy responds with a wry huff, placing some frying pans on the electronic stove]

Please, I got shot so many times in the past. A drop of hot cooking oil won't bother me. I'm making us something for dinner. Are you okay with fish?

[Given her name is Aqua, he gives a teasing implication she might be a seafood lover. But names are just names, and he asked in case she would have allergies to fish. How ironic that would be]

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[infinitejustice]

Would this offer extend to people you've already met? I'm not used to having so much free time on my hands.

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[kublan]

Sure, man. Why not? It's been a while since we had a chat.

[He stops to check something on his own phone, which looks almost the same as their new upgraded communicators]

Anyways, I'll send you the location details. Come on over whenever you feel like it. I'll be here for a while.

[Troy texts Athrun the location of the bar, on the far end of town with a lot of motorcycles parked outside. His own motorcycle stands out in that it's a sport bike while the rest are choppers. His armor parked beside it also helps]