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The RED Spy ([personal profile] crabbmarche) wrote in [community profile] prismatica2019-06-13 12:14 am

Video | June 13th

[The video props up to Spy, sitting somewhat relaxed on his couch and looking at his device with a small frown. Anyone who knows him shouldn't be surprised that he still has the damn mask on, but he's dressed down into an undershirt, not nearly as sharply-dressed as he's accustomed to being.

Eventually, though, he realizes that his watch is, in fact, recording, and even broadcasting. He's live, baby. He swears in French under his breath and regains proper posture, tidying himself up as he goes and pretends he meant to do that.]


Hello. I realize I have not properly introduced myself to this... network? As of yet. You can call me the Spy. Spy, for short. Or 'Jacques', if neither of those suit you. I have a question for the collective mass out there.

[He pauses, as though realizing his question is a little ridiculous, but he pushes through.]

Has anyone noticed grapes for purchase or harvesting anywhere? Specifically wine grapes, preferably. I've yet to truly investigate, but it's for a project I'd like to pursue in the future.
freshtilapia: 𝐈 𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐑𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐑𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 (Tease)

Voice;

[personal profile] freshtilapia 2019-06-13 06:33 am (UTC)(link)
I didn’t know you went by Jacques. What would you prefer I call you?

[ Fish is genuinely curious, very interested in their friend. ]

I don’t know much about wine grapes, but they do grow things here on the second level, from what I know.
freshtilapia: 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 π›π«πšπ―πž (Wink)

[personal profile] freshtilapia 2019-06-15 05:25 am (UTC)(link)
I see. Well! Since you call me Fish, I might as well just keep calling you Spy, don't you think?

Are you going to go buy grapes? Or making wine?
freshtilapia: 𝐈 𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐑𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐑𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 (Tease)

[personal profile] freshtilapia 2019-06-17 03:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Interesting. And that does sound like a good idea. Personally, with the amount of chroma I earn through moonlacing, I don't actually need a job. But... honestly, I think I'd be so tired of this world if I couldn't perform. And that's why I'm at Club Tourmaline. Hobbies, I think, are very important.
freshtilapia: π–πž 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐬 (W - Feeling My Oats)

[personal profile] freshtilapia 2019-06-19 03:11 pm (UTC)(link)
You should know. You're part of it.

[You could hear the grin right through that voice.]

Taking time for yourself is always important, darling.
spah: (Default)

[voice]

[personal profile] spah 2019-06-13 03:40 pm (UTC)(link)
They got a green market over in the Groves. They'd probably have somethin'.

Thinkin' of your own winery, Jack?

[sorry Spy, if you're actually going to pick a name for yourself, you're getting a nickname

at least he doesn't comment on the lack of a suit]
spah: (Default)

[personal profile] spah 2019-06-13 03:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Jackie?

[shut the fuck up engie]

Huh. Can't argue that wine's a decent distraction from kids. [Or adults, but a lot of folks are "kids" when you're in your forties.] Or the trials and tribulations of education. Sounds about up your alley.
spah: (superfluous new behind?)

[personal profile] spah 2019-06-13 06:30 pm (UTC)(link)
This is the second name you've ever given me. Of course you won't.

[Thanks, Angela!!]

ChΓ’teau Backstab on an alien world, huh? [That's weird on a Texan accent, but whatever.] I reckon we could use some better drink here in general. Beer ain't the same.

You thinking of gettin' some land here, or somethin'?
spah: (and the world regret)

[personal profile] spah 2019-06-14 01:31 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, you got some snap in your garters. You'll be fine in the rest of us.

Wouldn't be surprise of those families in the grove offer land out to folks, or at least plots. Can't say for sure, though. I've been shoppin' for property myself, but I'm lookin' more to the rest of the city. I'd pay to see you brew beer, though.
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[personal profile] spah 2019-06-14 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
[SCOFF.]

You're tuggin' my heartstrings, hoss. You know I'm a beer man.

Somethin' like that. I'm looking for a garage, something I could make a real workshop out of. I've been thinkin' about establishing myself for a while now, actually, something where I can call my own shots.

Actually found a spot on Level 3 around Caihong... with a roomy second floor too. Nice enough to live there, if I wanted to.
spah: (don't worry boys)

[personal profile] spah 2019-06-17 03:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Uh-huh.

[He's definitely not, but Engineer will take it.]

Figure so. Guess it could get lonely, compared to the apartments, but it ain't like I don't got legs. Besides, workin' for alien scientists has been... informative, but I think I need my base of operations, doin' what I do best.

Hell, maybe I just miss the old job.
spah: (of your conundrums of philosophy)

[personal profile] spah 2019-06-18 02:33 am (UTC)(link)
Home, sure. I guess I just didn't think I'd miss the job, too.

Liked it plenty. Just didn't expect to get nostalgic over the consistent threat of death.

[Don't lie to yourself, Engie. You got off on the danger just as much as the others.]

But... yeah. Home too.

[He likes Lunatia plenty. But it's one of those nice-place-to-visit-but-you-wouldn't-want-to-live-there situations.]
spah: (you've guarded me since 1963)

[personal profile] spah 2019-06-23 04:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah - that's a good word for it. "Familiar."

[Engie misses them too. Hell, he wouldn't even mind Soldier and Demoman's shenanigans around here.]
spah: (superfluous new behind?)

[personal profile] spah 2019-06-27 04:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Now, that's a big confession.

[He's kidding.]
spah: (and you warp my soul)

[personal profile] spah 2019-07-05 04:18 pm (UTC)(link)
You would've done it already.

[he's known Spy long enough to learn that his mock threats can still be still vague, actual threats.]
spah: (but i don't think hank done it this way)

[personal profile] spah 2019-07-10 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
I live boldly, Jackie.
tekhartha: (α΄›Κœα΄‡Κ ꜱʟΙͺα΄›Κœα΄‡Κ€ α΄‘ΙͺΚŸα΄…ΚŸΚ α΄€κœ± α΄›Κœα΄‡Κ ꜱʟΙͺᴘ)

voice;

[personal profile] tekhartha 2019-06-13 08:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Perhaps this is a foolish question, but how would you describe the taste of wine? I have never thought to analyse its components myself.
tekhartha: (ᴏꜰ κœ°α΄€α΄…ΙͺΙ΄Ι’ ʟΙͺΙ’Κœα΄›κœ±)

[personal profile] tekhartha 2019-06-14 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[Zenyatta lapses into silent study, mining his own processor even as Spy speaks for definitions an omnic's sensory array might comprehend. Tart he understands, and crisp, and sweet, but...]

Raisins and gasoline! [a sunny laugh.] Unrefined as she may be, it sounds rather appetising to me!

[... but there is still a question to be asked.]

What is "dry"?
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[personal profile] tekhartha 2019-06-17 08:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[He hums softly.]

I am not sure if they have the kind of oil here that I could safely consume...

[Though he was hardly the sort to indulge even in his own world.]

I believe I understand, though. Which do you prefer, if you do indeed have a preference?
tekhartha: (α΄›Κœα΄‡Κ ꜱʟΙͺα΄›Κœα΄‡Κ€ α΄‘ΙͺΚŸα΄…ΚŸΚ α΄€κœ± α΄›Κœα΄‡Κ ꜱʟΙͺᴘ)

[personal profile] tekhartha 2019-06-19 09:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[It is a distinct possibility. Perhaps he will look into it another time, if only to keep his organic friends company when they choose to drink.

Like Spy, for instance.]


I see! What a curious combination! Have you managed to find a suitable replacement here?
tekhartha: (ʟΙͺᴋᴇ α΄€ ᴍΙͺʟʟΙͺᴏɴ α΄‡Κα΄‡κœ±)

[personal profile] tekhartha 2019-06-24 01:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[..............]

ChΓ’teau... Backstab? [He sounds somewhere between amused and bewildered.] Dare I ask?
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[personal profile] tekhartha 2019-06-25 04:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Your employers certainly have a dark sense of humour. [Not that there is necessarily anything wrong with that.]
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[personal profile] cadeuces 2019-06-17 12:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Hello, Jacques.

( It's a fond little thing, and she looks about as she always does, wrapped in a cozy knit and coffee mug in her hand, the sounds of the plaza beside her. Her amusement's twinkling right there to the time it takes him to realize the device is recording and he scrambles for a topic from where he'd been lounging. )

The fruit here is a tad different, but I have seen and found similar enough things to what we had back home, yes. You should be able to find some without too much difficulty in the markets that pop up around the Groves.

Do you know how to make wine?
cadeuces: and find me on yours (or maybe this mattress)

[personal profile] cadeuces 2019-06-23 09:52 pm (UTC)(link)
( See, now, if there's fondness in his tone, she doesn't find it curt at all; she's still smiling, after all. It's almost like they could make eye contact through the lens. )

If you let me know when you go, I wouldn't mind tagging along. I find myself there every few days as it is. My neighbor and I have been trying to learn how to cook.

Is there any part of it you think I could help with...? Even if it's just helping you create the necessary equipment.
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[personal profile] cadeuces 2019-06-24 08:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh! Could you? I'd love that, quite honestly. I'm no good with cooking.

As for the permit, I suppose just starting for personal production should be fine. I would worry about a permit once you've perfected it and want to expand beyond yourself and whoever you share a bottle with.

And just say when; I'll be sure to meet you there.
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[personal profile] cadeuces 2019-07-14 08:45 am (UTC)(link)
I'll be looking forward to it, then, and our market outing. β™₯