PUBLIC CHANNEL - D158

[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. ]

Comments

[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.]

[atouts]

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

[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.

[atouts]

A wise choice, considering the payoff for finding out would be counting every potato in the carnival's kitchens.

[ And then some. ]

So, a conman and a magician. I suppose the two do go hand-in-hand more often than not at times.

[prazerbutterfly]

Is that all? I do so hate to be bored and that would certainly bore me.

[But he'd do it because if he's anything he's at least loyal.]

I have already acquired 7 'borrowed' books, 3 bottles of wine, 4 packages of cigarettes and some coin that I plan to 'pay back' the next time the carnival is in town.

[atouts]

And so it would be a fitting punishment.

[ Death via boredom. It's fine if other supervisors want to come up with wilder and grander ways to punish misbehavior, but there's just something about sitting there and making sure someone finishes peeling, say, several thousand potatoes...

Anyway. 'Borrowed'. Yeah, sure, right. ]

Hmm. You've been busy. Well, good job, then. I'd like you to leave one of the packages of cigarettes in the Nightrider's mailbox when you have a moment, although I assume the rest is all items you simply wanted for yourself.

[prazerbutterfly]

That's cruel and unusual punishment, boss.

[He would cheat as hard as he could to avoid getting out of it and if he wasn't allowed he'd complain and groan about it the entire time. He's likely peeled potatoes very rarely in his life.]

So you are capable of praise~ The Nightrider, hmm? As you wish. As for the rest they were acquired for myself. Expecting a cut? I do have a rather nice bottle of red wine.

[atouts]

Hmm. A little repetition never hurt anyone.

[ But since he, hopefully, won't be punishing anyone at all, then it shouldn't be a problem. Right? Right.

No comment about the praise, however. He offered him a compliment. He won't acknowledge it a second time. ]

Though no, I'm not expecting anything else beyond the cigarettes for now. Keep what you will, hand out the rest at your own discretion.

[prazerbutterfly]

I would disagree given a reputation can get someone killed but there is no need to further discuss that.

[But Childermass. He loves compliments and attention.] I'll get it out of the way tonight. I'd hate to spoil your new role so soon.