Thirteenth Reel: Assessing

[redcinemareel]

[Text]
The City of Everglade is now taking applications for a Deputy Guardian Position. Those with an interest must have an interview with the current City Guardian. Please contact Grell Sutcliff to schedule an interview time at your earliest convenience or if there are inquiries. |


[Action: Nova City & Everglade]

[In Nova City, Grell takes the opportunity to walk her dog in the mostly steel jungle. Although it seems like it's more her dog walking her. Grell is window shopping, and from time to time, she stops in front of a shop to admire a few luxury items. A nice necklace or bag. At this particular time, she spots a lovely red pair of leather boots that come up to past the knees. Whipping out her phone, she snaps a picture for viewing later on, but she gives a wistful sigh.]

Aren't they lovely, Copper?

[Looking to her dog for an answer, she's met with what may be skepticism.]

Everyone's a critic. [She reaches down and examines his collar.] You could do with a new collar, however.

[She makes sure to give him a few scritches on either side of his head, earning a far less skeptic expression, before continuing on their walk.

Until she almost bumps into someone else.]

Oh! Pardon me!

[She might take it back, depending on who she bumped into.]

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[In Everglade, Grell is overseeing work done on the shelter during the daytime, which is almost completely built. The interior and exterior are coming along nicely, but with their current budget, they wouldn't be able to open until they got furnishings and supplies ready for use.

At night, she's patrolling the streets, occasionally breaking up a fight or two along the way. One particular fight was a small crowd gathering upon a few people that appeared human. Grell made sure that the crowd dispersed after letting them know that such nonsense wouldn't be tolerated under her watch, and that they'd better return home or she'd give them all a trip to the hospital, or worse.

Making sure that the parties parted ways in different directions, Grell remained where she is, accessing what just happened. The non-humans were getting bolder, which is good, in her opinion, but she doesn't want the public to think such behavior is alright.

At least not in front of her.]

Comments

[cadbane]

[He makes a dismissive sound at that, not particularly liking the idea, and moving on to what he thinks are more important matters.]

You live around here?

[redcinemareel]

I do, yes. Are you new to this world?

[Because who wouldn't know who she is?]

[cadbane]

I've been here for a bit over a week.

Right now I'm just... looking around. Figuring out the best places to be and where the best work is.

[redcinemareel]

Perhaps I could help? What sort of work are you looking for?

[Meanwhile, Copper cautiously leans in ever so slightly to sniff at the other's coat.]

[cadbane]

[The dog gets a sharp-eyed look of warning before he turns again to Grell.]

For the right price, I'll do any job. But my specialty is in bounty-hunting.

[redcinemareel]

[Grell takes notice of the glare and gives her dog a hearty rub against the side of his neck, distracting him from sniffing the other.]

He's harmless. [Of course referring to her dog, not the other. With those guns at his hips, surely he isn't harmless at all.]

You'll fit in nicely around most parts. For more lucrative payoffs, you may want to get chummy with the black markets. Perhaps even a few elected officials may need your services. [Shrugs casually] There really isn't a short on bounty hunting.

[cadbane]

Glad to hear it.

I found someone who said they'd help me with that too. Partners, you could say.

[But he was scouting about on his own as well.]

[redcinemareel]

My, my, you work quickly~! You'll be a welcomed addition to society in no time!

What's your name, dear?

[In case she needs to hire someone like him.]

[cadbane]

I'm Cad Bane.

[He tips his hat as he introduces himself.]

And you?

[redcinemareel]

Grell Sutcliff. Well met, Mister Bane.

[She gestures to her dog, grinning at her pet.]

And this gem is Copper.

[cadbane]

I never had much time for pets.

[His tone a rather dismissive but smoother again as he continues.]

But if you have any jobs you need doing properly, you can come to me.