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[ The feed is on, because once again, Ella's forgotten about it. Really she had planned on doing something, presumably checking posts on the network, but when she got up to walk away, Lucifurr opted to walk across the book, turning on the record function. The cat is visible just in the corner of the the feed, being petted by Meg, but Hattie and Ella can be heard bickering - though Ella sounds more exasperated than angry. Meg, when she notices the NV, just -grins- when she sees the device is recording. ]

"Oh for goodness sakes, when are you going to understand - it's not -like- that! He's just my tutor."

"No, Ella, it's you that doesn't understand! How many times do I have to tell you that I'm tired of your shameless flirting with a man I have my eyes on!

"Shameless fl--ergh! You said the same thing about Byakuya, trust me, they're -NOT- my type."

[ Hattie only mimics Ella's response. ]

"'They're not my type', 'they're not my type'. Then why do you keep doing it?"

"Look, if you're so interested, by all means, court him! I couldn't care less!"

"Really. Well judging by your willingness to spend kissy alone time with him at any given opportunity seems to suggest otherwise."

"There IS no ki-- Hattie, we just talk - and by talk I actually MEAN talk-!"

"Ella. Ella, all right, let me make this simple for you to understand. Now: Explain to me how you decided that having my, I repeat my date as your tutor was a brilliant idea. You have twenty seconds."

[ Before she THROWS DOWN! Ella just presses her hands against her face, fuming. Meg is clearly amused by the bickering and offers no help whatsoever in noting that the device is recording. ]

[ OOC: Collaboration post with Ella, Hattie and cameo by Meg. <3 ]

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Precisely. It has a small end on it, which allows it to pretend to be a small fish. When others go for it, they don't realize the danger and by then its too late.

[He makes jaws and clamps down with his gloved hands]

[ She still looks a bit confused, wondering if this is some really really weird metaphor. She giggles at the pantomiming with the hands. ]

I see. I'm...not entirely sure -- [ Nah, let it go. ]

I didn't fancy you for ~~an afishionado~~ a fan of marine life.

Oh, I'm a priest of the Beastmaster. I know about all sorts of animals. Though that isn't why I made the statement.

Oh! That explains why you were able to speak with Lucifurr so easily. Er - then if you don't mind my asking, and certainly not to be rude but... why ... did you make the statement exactly?

[He smiles]

To help you, of course.

To help me?

... ... by ... talking about an angler fish... [ A pause. ]

Are you suggesting I lure in clients through deception?

I could be.

[He was, but he also could be]

It would seem the best course to get around your dilema at the very least.

I have to tell you, I can't say I'm all that comfortable with deceiving someone for the sake of the business. I don't think we'll need to go to those lengths anyway.

Deception is the basis of business. Convincing people there is something they desire which they can do for themselves. If you want to be truly successful in a city such as this, you need to take advantage whenever possible.

Maybe, but I wouldn't know the first thing about that kind of thing. But I'd be a bad stepsister if I disregarded your advice, since I want Hattie to have a successful business for some reason.

Any suggestions?

[You are clearly the one with better head of the two sisters, if only you were more inclined for deviousness]

Well, it seems as though a lot of your problems come from being a Newcomer business . You might want to change that.

[ If only! She would probably have a lot fewer headaches. Or more. ]

... you mean affiliate with AGI or SERO. [ Oh she really really doesn't like that idea. ]

[He pauses and considers this a moment]

That is a possibility. There are a couple of other ways of going about these things, if you are so inclined, however.

[ A longer pause from Ella, thinking. ]

What kind of other ways?

[ It wouldn't hurt to listen after all. No one was saying she -HAD- to take the suggestions. Right? ]

[He switches the feed to private]

Well, no one says that it has to be one of the companies. If you can find a suitable native who might be down on their luck, and willing to put down their name in exchange for a small sum, your business would no longer be Newcomer run, though you might require some what they call legal wrangling.

Alternatively you could simply steal someone's name who might no longer be using it.

Affliating is simply one option among many, you see.

Mmm, I don't think I know anyone in that sort of position... [ Legal wrangling. She's a touch wary of that - let alone identity theft. to a degree. But before she can gently reject the suggestion - ]

Does that sort of thing really work? If it'll help Hattie's business get off the ground, I'll do it.

[ She ... grimaces. Did not want to say that ;o; ]

Of course it works, just don't go around broadcasting that.

[He senses there is a bit of disapproval, but she seems to still want to go through with it]

Of course, the choice is up to you.

I won't. [ Can't, no. But whatever. ]

... ... I'll... give it some thought. Thanks though, I appreciate the help.

Oh, not a problem.

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JEEZ I failed at tags this month >.<

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