001 ★ voice

[zohvin]

[The person recording this is soft-spoken, with a slight British Imperial accent underlying his words. His tone is otherwise quite measured; it's probably obvious that he's either rehearsed this or is going off of a written script.]

Good afternoon. For those of you that don't know me, my name is Draz'ohv'inadax [and there his mouth is making sounds that would be hard to hit with human vocal chords,] - but please, call me Zohvin. I'm making this post to announce that I have been approved to hold a license as a private investigator, and my office in Lower Lunatia is now open for business.

Supernova Investigative Services - or S.I.S. for short - is a private detective agency here for uncovering information and discovering what other people don't want you to find. We will work on everything from personal matters to minor crimes that you might not want to get the Moon Knights involved in. We also take the privacy of our clients seriously, no matter what your case might entail.

If you're wondering about my credentials, I have a background in both military service and law enforcement that spans multiple planets. Rest assured that conducting investigations is something of a specialty of mine, and I'm going to make sure that S.I.S. operates at a strict level of quality and efficiency.

On that note, I'm also looking for employees, both part time and full time. I'll even hire on a temporary basis, but anyone interested in a position will need to come in for an interview so I can see if you have the right attitude and skills. If there's any magic-users out there interested in earning some extra demichroma, I'd particularly like to speak to you about some special work I have in mind.

[There's a brief pause before he adds,] And if you did take the time to listen to this whole spiel, I appreciate it.

[In text at the bottom of this message is more information about S.I.S., including an address and phone number.]

Comments

[yakiniku]

I wish you prosperity with your business.

[He has nothing against it, but it doesn't mean he won't give Zohvin a hard time about it from time to time. Perhaps Hanzo is slowly becoming a nuisance without things to keep him busy.]

Just a little? [He laughs, pressing his luck in fishing for more.] You would not let me down. I am just being troublesome. Maybe I should consider starting a business of my own. Otherwise you may not be able to get much done with me in your hair.

[zohvin]

Thank you.

It's true that I'll be dealing with a lot of private information that you won't be able to look at unless I hire you on. That doesn't mean you can't visit, but I'd hate to leave you cooling your heels in the front of the office for hours on end.

[That's as tactfully as he can put it. It's also thankfully true, but Zohvin isn't keen on letting Hanzo see how he works these cases as it is. He really can't mix business and pleasure this time.]

Now you have me curious, though. What sort of business would you want to start?

[yakiniku]

I am not sure that our relationship would be acceptable if you were my employer. I will visit if and when I can, though.

[He has nothing against boundaries.]

Perhaps a place for those nearing chroma depletion to come in for replenishment. The cost would be a certain percentage of their chroma generated. I have spreadsheets, but the details have not been fine tuned and I am unsure if there is a market for that sort of thing.

[zohvin]

That's more than fair. I'll be looking forward to your visits.

[There's a pause after Hanzo suggests what... sounds like a brothel. Zohvin is definitely squinting at his device now. That was probably legal here, sure, but what do you even say to that?]

... The market would depend on the number of moonblessed that need it, I assume? There's more of them showing up all the time. Something that could also cater to Prismals might be more beneficial, though.

[yakiniku]

[He has experience with the business side of criminal enterprises and it's the only other skill he has besides his assassin training.]

I may try to see if there is any interest in sex work, otherwise the business may not take off. I have no interest in providing services for the Prismals. They are the ones profiting off of our presence here. I would not be surprised if they never intend on allowing us to leave.

[zohvin]

[So it's exactly what he thought it was. Zohvin just isn't sure what to think. He's not opposed to the idea, but wrapping his head around it might take a little more time.]

If there's anyone to blame for this, Hanzo, it's not going to be normal citizens on the street. What you do is your choice, but I think that one is important to remember.

[yakiniku]

[Zohvin is right, and Hanzo knows it. He's too hardheaded to say it, though. So instead he lets out something of a grunt in acknowledgement.]

At any rate, I am more willing to open a business to other moonblessed than Prismals. Though if they are in need of services for whatever reason, I suppose they will not be turned away so long as they are able to pay.

[zohvin]

I think that'll work out better for you, even if they have to pay in demichroma. [It's not that Zohvin is particularly invested in the Prismals having access to a brothel, but he's satisfied enough that Hanzo has acknowledged the distinction between who has power here and who doesn't.

His tone is a bit lighter as he comments,] If you do go through with it, don't be surprised if I don't visit you at your work quite as often. Showing up too much might get me mistaken for a customer.

[yakiniku]

[He laughs at the thought of Zohvin trying to sneak around and not look like a frequent visitor.]

I had not expected you to want to visit me at all, but I will understand if your appearances are rare. You could tell people that you are my customer specifically. [Hanzo tries to hold back his laughter but doesn't do so well.]

[zohvin]

[It's rare that he gets to hear Hanzo laughing like that, and it's contagious, leaving Zohvin chuckling himself.]

Now that you've given me your permission, I might just do that. It sounds like what I've heard humans refer to as a 'power move'.

[yakiniku]

[Hanzo feels the same way about Zohvin's laughter, allowing himself to appreciate it before even attempting to compose himself once again.]

Perhaps you have been spending too much time amongst humans? Though that is unavoidable for a handful of reasons. One being me.

[zohvin]

It's either that or trying to meet more Prismals. Don't worry, I'm perfectly happy spending time with humans. And with you.

[yakiniku]

[Hanzo still feels apprehensive about the Prismals in general, but he knows that for the most part it isn't their fault they're all stuck there.]

Lucky us.