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[atouts]

[ And now for something unrelated to Pokemon, faeries, and even Greysol, delivered in his more or less constant deadpan, as if this news, in particular, is somehow as exciting as watching paint dry. ]

If you are a carnival worker who has been given an extra job under the Acquisitioner, I would highly suggest answering this as soon as you possibly can. Failing that, I will come find you.

[ Definitely not a threat... right? It doesn't sound like one, honestly, but considering he can show up anywhere that has enough shadows in it, well... ]

For the rest of you, and assuming there are some who are new among you, this is John Childermass. I've been promoted from magician to a supervisory role. If you are in need of something being collected for you that the carnival is currently unable to provide, submit a request through your supervisor.

If you are lacking in one, we can work something else out. [ And here, there's a pause. A very, very short one, but one nonetheless. ] Assuming, of course, that you aren't a blatant troublemaker or asking for anything ridiculous.

[ That's all, folks. You are now free to continue on with your day. ]

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[destiny_key]

...Since when have you called me 'Mister'? You're, like, way older than me anyway.

And just. Why everything.

[atouts]

Yes, it does. I'll either pass it on to the Ringmaster or put it with the general supplies, depending on what it is.

[ Although, that implies Reira is already out there stealing. ]

Are you already after something in particular today?

[atouts]

[ Because this isn't Portland anymore. ]

I could always use 'Young Master Sora' instead, but I get the feeling you'd simply prefer Sora. [ Whether that'll change anything or not, well, who knows. ] And if you're questioning everything, I don't think I'll have the time to explain how the universe works.

[kingsroads]

The most he'd be doing is stepping in a puddle.

[ GRUMBLE GRUMBLE GRUMBLE GRUMBLE. ]

But good. I assume my schedule's freer than yours, so simply send me a message whenever you're free from your newfound duties.

Though, I do have one request for you that I'm afraid I can't ask through a supervisor.

[whattaprick]

[ The potions are mostly only useful for Lambert, really, but hey, maybe one day someone's gonna have the guts to try! ]

Animal parts, mostly. They bind and stabilize formulas as well as anything else, but it'll either take longer to work or it'll be half as potent. Anyway, I can write up a list.

[soft_focus]

I already got something. [Uh.]

She didn't say what I had to get, but she said I had to get things, so I did.

....You can see the gold things around everyone with it.

[She sure did steal a spyglass that sees Dust.]

[hippocarnival]

Oh, congratulations! [Yuya assumes this is a good thing, anyway.] I guess you won't be performing at all anymore?

[moonfang]

I dunno, is "thief" under the Acquisitioner?

[prazerbutterfly]

You will come find them? Is there punishment for failing to answer your summons, Mister Childermass?

[Says the conman yet to out himself as a conman quite yet.]

[anti_nonsense]

You're right about that. No more barking or slobbering... I can finally rest easy without that mutt around.

[Well, maybe she'll miss him a little. Rita doesn't hate Baker nearly as much as she insists she does. But also, he is too damn big for a dog.]

[atouts]

Did you, now? [ Gold things...? ] And just what is 'it'?

[atouts]

[ It is! Kind of. ]

That very well may be the case. A pity Baker never got to go through his act, but I think he'll be happy no matter what we end up doing.

[soft_focus]

It looks like a telescope, but short.

It has orange lenses, but you can definitely see the gold around everyone, and in Greysol, it's all over the sky, falling down.

[atouts]

It is.

[ Oh God, he knows this voice. That one guy who was around for the Ringmaster exploding. ]

So that makes two thieves now... hm... I'll be asking you to demonstrate how well you manage the job, same as Ms. Akaba. I want to know what I have to work with here.

[atouts]

That would be for them to find out, Mr. Mikk, if they do fail to do so.

[atouts]

Mm, a list would be useful. Assuming we do come across monsters, just be aware I won't be making my people kill them should they still be alive and attached to those parts.

[ But a good thing for Lambert, at least two of them are prone to violence anyway, something Childermass may or may not find out sooner than later. ]

[atouts]

It isn't terribly booked just yet, but I'll let you know.

[ Basically it'll be sooner than later. He doesn't have a vast crew to oversee right now. That last bit, though... Strange,
what are you up to now? ]

Oh? And just what request might that be?

[whattaprick]

Oh, if it was just hunting them, I could do that myself.

[ Like, as he's amply demonstrated. Childermass continues to lead a charmed life. ]

I just don't have time -- [ Or the patience, or the charm, let's be honest. ] --to haggle with every apothecary or sorcerer we might bump into.

[kingsroads]

As you are not my supervisor, I've no need to listen to you the way I must listen to Joker. [ because like hell he listens to Lambert. ] However, new arrivals to the carnival don't know that. If any one else from England arrives, I'll gladly follow your instructions if you wish to pull rank.

[ stupid shit and giving Norrell a heart attack, that's what he's up to. ]

[prazerbutterfly]

As tempting as that would be for me to find out I'm afraid I'll have to pass. I do love a good gamble.

Conman, reporting for duty.

[moonfang]

[YEP. HEY CROW BOY]

Well I'm kind of like a ghost, so. Without my fake body, these scrubs don't even know I'm here. Whatcha want?

[destiny_key]

Just Sora is fine. All that formal stuff is, like, too much, y'know?

Anyway, did you, like, apply for the job? Or did the Ringmaster just show up and tell you that you're the Acquisitioner now?

[periphrasing]

Finally... It's about time someone stepped up into one of the vacant supervisory roles. Which trailer are they moving you into?

[atouts]

I'll be in trailer six.

[ As far away from everyone else as he can possibly get, of course. ]

[atouts]

Hmm. Telescope but short... well, some of those are small enough to be handheld. Spyglasses, for one.

[ He has one of his own, actually. Magical and everything, though not like this one. ]

You'll have to bring it by later. We can ask if there's anything about that in the Nightrider's reports. [ Or, actually, since they have radios-- ] Hm. Or I could just ask him right now.