Arrival | Action / Video

[synthdetective]

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[ There was no point in wondering what the hell happened to him, and flailing his arms in panic wasn't going to help him. So Nick made his way for Nova City, and it sure wasn't what he was expecting. It is an amazing place compared to what he experienced back in The Commonwealth, and perhaps this place might have a need for a battered mechanical detective like him.

So he wanders through the streets, with his hands in his pockets, and not a single cigarette left to smoke. Sure, he doesn't need the things, but they seem to be a part of the old detective outfit just like the coat and hat are.

And he lifts his hand out from his pocket, and he goes to tap someone on the shoulder. ]

You don't happen to know where I might be able to buy a pack of cigarettes. Or if I might be able to borrow one. [ Nick figures this might be one good way to start a conversation with a few strangers. ]


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I never thought I would say this, but I'm a bit lost here. And I can use a bit of help.

[ Yup, Nick got himself lost in Nova City. The map in his hand is useful, but it is only useful if one is able to remember landmarks. He looks down at the device in his hand, and then his map, and he holds it over the camera. ]

And who designed this place? A small child with a box a crayons? Or an adult who was looking to show off their artistic expression with a bowl of noodles.

[ He moves the map, and he puts the camera up in front of his face as he stands there in the middle of the sidewalk. And he takes in a deep breath of air, and he looks embarrassed about the whole affair. ]

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[synthdetective]

[ Nick peers at the screen, and he looks fascinated by it. And he makes sure to remember the address of the place. ]

I'll be... Heh... Now I'm just going to need to find the place, and see if they'll let a guy without a cent to his name spend a few nights there.

[skilledwithwords]

You should have arrived with some money.

[Levy frowns.]

It looks odd but it's the red paper bills in the box that you woke up with.

[synthdetective]

Don't worry, I didn't throw it out. But money doesn't exactly last forever.

[ Nick digs a hand into his pocket, and he pulls out one of the red bills. ]

And it seems I'm going to need to find myself a job.

[skilledwithwords]

Yes but it'll last for a month, two if you can stretch it.

Getting a job won't be to hard, what are you good at?

[synthdetective]

That shouldn't be too hard. And you might be surprised if I can make it last three months.

As for what I'm good at, or well was good at, I was a detective back home. But I think it'll be sometime before I do the detective work in these parts.

Prior to that, I did lots of the unwanted maintenance work for the city I lived in. And I'm sure, a place like this can use someone who's skilled with machines.

[skilledwithwords]

I know someone who owns a detectice business. Why not contact him? His name is Ronan O'Conner.

Right now he works out of a flower shop in Attleton. I know he's planning to get a better office but his space is apparently rent free right now. Otherwise there is space for robotic maintenance in Nova City.

[synthdetective]

I'll have to look into it once I get myself better acclimated with the place and the people here as a whole. So that is why I was thinking of doing some handyman work, so I might go take a look at this robotic maintenance.

[ Nick looks down at the money in his hand for a moment, and he then stuffs it back into his pocket. ]

That is if they're hiring. But I'm willing to be a bit flexible, that's if this place isn't too uptight with androids, cyborgs, and mechanical men. But there is just something about doing those jobs nobody else seems to want to do.

[skilledwithwords]

[Levy's expression softens.]

We all have things that we like. I hope you find yours. If you ever need anything you are welcome to ask. If not on the network I'm usually at one of my book shops.

[synthdetective]

[ Nick's expression perks up at the mention of a book shop. ]

You know, I still might have to pay you a visit. I am a bit old fashioned when it comes to talking with folks. That and books are a bit of luxury back home.

[skilledwithwords]

I'd like that.

[She prefers talking face to face too.]

I have three bookshops so you're welcome to stop by any of them. I'm usually in Fayren or Everglade though. Lately it's been Everglade, I have less employees there.