Video | UN: oceangem

[riptidequeen]

[It's the local blue woman again! This time looking tired for the first time since she got here, at least for the first time publically.]

So, um. I have two questions and they're not really related but hey. Save time and ask them both, right?

[It's a good idea, okay?]

Anyway, I've been thinking about I guess, um, starting a business. My main problem is just what to do? This is all new to me. [She then lets out a sigh, because it's true. Lazulis don't do this kind of thing.] I guess what I'm really asking is there something that you all think we could use here in Lunatia?

[Then there is a brief pause, as she looks like she's looking for something on the device before she continues.]

The second thing is something that came up and got me a bit curious. We all come here and end up on the one moon, right? And they say we've been brought here by [She makes a vague hand gesture, because she forgot the whole spiel they give you at the start.] but is there anyone here who came here of their own choice?

[And she leaves that hanging there, because what else can she add, before shutting off the video.]

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Video | UN: dgamshoe

[trenchdoting]

Whoa, a business gem! That's pretty cool! Whatever you're selling, I'll buy a hundred! [he chuckles before he goes on.] I dunno, I feel like people could use a lot of things. Is there anything you really really wanna do or sell, pal?

...Oh, and I never heard of anyone coming here willingly! That'd sure be something.

[riptidequeen]

I'm not selling anything yet, Dick. [A sigh escapes her now.]

And I don't know either, that's why I thought I'd ask. Because the only idea I do have is kind of silly.

[trenchdoting]

Then just put me down in advance! [He says with an innocent smile.]

Silly? I dunno about that, pal. Go ahead, try me!

[riptidequeen]

It's silly because I doubt it would do any good but... Like a space for people to come and either learn different art things, or use it to work on their own art work....

[trenchdoting]

What do you mean? That doesn't sound silly at all - it's a great idea, pal! I'm sure there's plenty of people around who'll appreciate having space to try out their art, and guidance! There's budding artists all over the place!

[riptidequeen]

[She chuckles, a bit awkwardly.]

I guess so, but it just seems kind of... Frivolous? Yeah, frivolous to me.

[trenchdoting]

Objection, pal! Art's really important. It can help people to express themselves, or deal with their ferlings, or make people think, or some kinda combination!! [Or sometimes you just gotta draw a dick.]

It seems like a really valuable service to me!

[riptidequeen]

... You're just saying that to be nice, Dick.

[Draw all the dicks, Dick.]

But maybe I'll reconsider my idea.

[trenchdoting]

Nuh-uh! I really mean every word, from the bottom of my heart!

I'm glad you'll think it over. But it's all your decision in the end. You just gotta pick something you care about, pal!

[riptidequeen]

[Pfft. Oh Gumshoe.]

I will, I will. It'll just take a bit I think... And thank you.

[trenchdoting]

No problem, pal! I'm happy to help! Right, take your time to think it over!

....

Y'know, all this talk of art has me thinking.

video; id: orpheus

[foolaround]

What was your idea?

[riptidequeen]

It's kind of silly but, a space where people could do art or get lessons or even display art. Or, ah, something like that.

[foolaround]

[ her face practically lights up. ]

Oh, that's a great idea! Maker spaces like that would do really well... and I know some people who would definitely be interested. [ minako'd be interested too, tbh. ] What kind of arts?

[riptidequeen]

[There are different arts from just drawing and painting and making sculptures?!]

Just... Art art. Like sculptures and pictures. Maybe some carvings.

video | un: killerlegs

[sarcaskick]

Oh, that's me! I got my folks to sign a permission slip and everything. This trip has just been super so far. Glad I volunteered.

[riptidequeen]

Hello Mercury.

[Your bullshit is appreciated.]

So you got your dad to send you off to alien sex world.

[sarcaskick]

He didn't like having me around the house, I didn't like being there. Win-win!

[Good, because there's plenty more where that came from.]

[riptidequeen]

Uh-huh, do you have anything better to say?

[She's kind of not in the mood.]

[sarcaskick]

[That is unfortunate.]

Better? Like what? "Oh, Lapis, you can create your own dream job if you just believe!"

Is that it? Is that what you want?

[riptidequeen]

[Pfft.]

If you said that and meant it I'd be worried something was wrong with you.

[So no, not what she wants to hear.]

[sarcaskick]

Yeah, you'd probably be right.

Anyway, there's no point worrying about what other people want. Do what you feel like doing. Otherwise, you'll just get bored of it eventually and quit.

[riptidequeen]

[Huh that's... actually good advice.]

Good point, which is surprising coming from you.

[sarcaskick]

Rude. It just goes with my life philosophy - "I Do What I Want."

[riptidequeen]

Well, you can't always do what you want sometimes. I've learned that in my life.