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Shirotani Tadaomi ([personal profile] somaru) wrote in [community profile] prismatica2020-01-06 09:41 pm

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[It took him about forty minutes to decide on a username and then try and post to the network. Of course, it was probably better to just be anonymous, but that felt like being too much of a coward. Still, he couldn't really avoid it anymore, he had already secluded himself away for a month. Without work to force him out, it was all getting too difficult.]

I'm sorry to intrude on any discussions. I was wondering if there are different ways to generate an income here other than through physical contact. Are there ways to pay for things without needing to touch another person?

It seems that those methods are very important to the people here, but, there must be alternatives, right?

Thank you.
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[personal profile] dereban 2020-01-07 06:17 am (UTC)(link)
There are. Normal working jobs would give you demichroma and you wouldn't necessarily have to touch others unless it was necessary for your specific job.
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[personal profile] dereban 2020-01-07 06:36 am (UTC)(link)
There is, but that's because it's 'special' to the Prismals. They can't do it, but somehow, we can.

Honestly, I have no idea. I know a lot of people here hire if you just check on old posts? And probably just asking if someone's hiring would help, too.

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[personal profile] inuko 2020-01-07 06:55 am (UTC)(link)
I think most actual jobs here that aren't in the red light district or the medical field don't require touching? You can also work with plants or books if you're really not up for handling people or something.
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[personal profile] inuko 2020-01-07 07:08 am (UTC)(link)
You're not sure plants work for an income? I feel farmers and flower sellers would disagree.

What are you really looking for though? Books is just an example, there's all kinds of things out there. You're a Moonblessed. As long as what you're wanting to do isn't dangerous, a number of people will hire you just to exist and help draw in business for the novelty.

Can you cook? Or handle calling on the phone?

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[personal profile] itsknighttime 2020-01-07 07:27 am (UTC)(link)
you could just barter maybe
if someone has something you wnat and you have something they want that doesnt sound like a mafia hit or a drug exchange then i guess theres that

or do something for someone in exchange for something else
wherein again im badly explaining it in a way that doesnt come off like a two person circle jerk at the local chromamart

but its okay man i get it
no one wants girl cooties
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[personal profile] itsknighttime 2020-01-07 08:14 am (UTC)(link)
[[He's definitely not that immature, but that's not to say Dave isn't. Twenty one or not, he'll never grow out of it.]]

im not gonna judge you man you wanna do your deals its up to you im just saying barter
yeah exactly like
for example you see someone has a big ol blue diamond thing on a string of white diamonds and they say they grabbed it from an old woman who was a dumbass and was gonna throw it in the ocean but they got it from the boat before she took off with the crew
and youre like
damn
that is a cool big ol blue diamond thing on a string of white diamonds that someone tricked an old lady for
and they need someone to sayyyy

dunno
hold their beer
well god damn if youre not there to hold that beer and then you get your shitty movie reference necklace

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[personal profile] cadeuces 2020-01-07 10:28 am (UTC)(link)
You're not intruding at all, please don't worry about such a thing.
I just received the ping on my device from Dave— I promise he has two hands of his own in case he made it sound otherwise. 🤭

He already introduced me, but I'm Angela, a doctor with the clinic here on level 2, on the beachfront. I may not have an adequate solution no matter how much hope he may have in me, but may I ask a couple of questions regardless?

First, you're aware of the "chroma" energy of this place, I assume? I know the initial lecture they give is quite complicated and it's a lot of information to take in on arrival, so I want to be sure you understand that there is a bit of a difference between our incomes and the actual risks of avoiding contact. We're given significant payment in exchange for our ability to filter the world's energy source, here. "Chroma". I think I explained it once before as being like a solar panel, if you understand that technology.

The currency that you can earn as a typical salary is one thing, certainly, if not as handsome a figure as what we're given in exchange for the energy we're channeling into the city, but we also have to maintain a certain amount of that energy within ourselves to keep from crystallizing. It is... not a nice way to pass on. One can be revived from this state with the technology of this world, but it takes time and a toll on one's body and mind.

That is why "moonlacing", or the physical contact one requires to generate that chroma, is so important. If you're touch-averse for any particular reason, I can understand the difficulty for this. And you wouldn't be the first I've met here; I'm actively trying to assist someone in overcoming that already, actually. But if you're only searching for a job to spend your days and earn a little extra spending money, I'm sure there are plenty of places you can work without needing to come into contact with others. There are a number of cafes and shops you can work in, or restaurants, or even little businesses like mine. I certainly wouldn't mind a hand in managing the laundry here or keeping supplies stocked.
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[personal profile] cadeuces 2020-01-07 11:09 am (UTC)(link)
It's quite all right; it's fairly common, unfortunately. They throw an awful lot at us when we've only just recovered from wandering the moonscape. I try to accompany their regular patrols to mitigate that, but I can't always leave. I've tried to address it with them but they're just... excited, is all. The scientists, I mean.

I'm sorry to hear you've not had much chance to speak with others. Is there no one you knew from home, here?

As for the crystallization... I'm afraid it's different for everyone. Some people burn through chroma quicker than others. Sometimes it depends on the lunar cycles we're inherently tied into. The second, blue moon, seems to take the most. I'd say on average, perhaps around two months.

There is a monitor on the device we're given that will start to alert you when you're in the red, and chime when it's getting to concerning levels before the crystallization starts. It's a bit of a slow process, maybe a couple of days? I've never seen it get much worse than a bit of faceting on someone's shoulder and their fingertips, in two extreme cases around the same time. We assisted in the growth of another species' young and it drained us fairly quickly.

Are there any methods or approaches where you have felt more comfortable in touching others...? Maybe if you're the only one to instigate, and they don't reciprocate? Or just after bathing, or through massage...


( His reply seems to make it clear enough to her that he's touch-averse, as she suspected, though she doesn't know to what extent or why. )

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[personal profile] getting_better 2020-01-07 02:55 pm (UTC)(link)
I think so? I think there are some jobs that pay in demichroma, but I know the government will pay us in Demichroma if we help them. Although, while you can live off Demichroma, you as a Moonblessed, would still need Chroma to live. Unless turning into a crystal is fun for you, I suppose.
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[personal profile] getting_better 2020-01-08 05:24 am (UTC)(link)
Can't be random actually. You have to want to Moonlace with the other person and the other person has to want to as well, so you can't go patting folks on the shoulder and hoping for gold.

Sorry if this is really intrusive, but I'm getting the vibe that you're not keen on physical contact.

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[personal profile] nipzips 2020-01-07 05:30 pm (UTC)(link)
just get a job, man ... if you're askin for free money right now that probably won't work

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[personal profile] mysophobic 2020-01-08 12:57 am (UTC)(link)
[ Shigeru feels this on a spiritual level he can't help but reply... ]

There's plenty of ways for sure! It depends on...what you want to do though, or what you're good at? Oh, or, maybe a hobby you might like to try here?

[ New place, new beginnings, and all that ]

I...don't like all the physical contact either if it's any consolation.

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It's all good! No worries <3

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[personal profile] penpoint 2020-01-08 01:05 am (UTC)(link)
I draw. Though some do work in places here. It would depend on your skills and preferences, to be honest.

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[personal profile] schmisse 2020-01-08 03:08 am (UTC)(link)
There are, but you make less money if you don't moonlace.
It's annoying, really, but at least picking up a job and making Demichroma helps a little.

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[personal profile] accurately 2020-01-09 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
You can earn demichroma through normal means of employment, though it isn't worth as much.
I recommend supplementing with platonic means of obtaining chroma, such as headpatting and sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with someone who isn't going to be a pain about it, particularly if you are aligned with Cordis.


[ Cordis runs through your chroma really fast, otherwise Midorima would've lasted a lot longer not touching anyone. ]

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