[video] July 16th: Employment Opportunities [cw: sex work/prostitution]

[yakiniku]

[Hanzo is positioned in the same way in front of the camera as he was the last time he had to make a message like this, but this time his hair is overgrown and white, but he has the wild locks pushed over one shoulder making it seem just a bit neater.]

Hello again. This is Hanzo Shimada.

Last month I asked if there would be any interest in a brothel catering to Moonblessed, and while there were a lot of people who did not understand or did not approve of the concept, there were also those who did show interest. Some who were not interested also voiced approval for the idea.

So on the first day of this month's triple moon cycle, I would like to announce the opening of Flux. We are located on Level 3.

We have job openings for paid moonlacing partners as well as security personnel. Please let me know if you are interested, and I will provide more information to you. Otherwise if you have questions, I have time to answer them.

Thank you.

[Before ending the video, he leaves his desk to go to the outside of the building for a good shot of the entrance should anyone prefer speaking with him in person instead.]

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[abidethewalls]

[HANZO....

There might be an extreme tone of embarrassment that Zavala is attempting to cover up when he finally finds the right words.]

I suppose I should congratulate you on your...business endevor. May it be successful for you.

[Is that an awkward thing to say? It totally is.]

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[yakiniku]

[That isn't a voice he expects to hear, but he's glad to hear it all the same.]

I am okay. [He's terribly exhausted and even his voice can't hide that.]

[tekhartha]

[His laugh is soft and sympathetic.]

Do you really think you can keep the truth from me so easily?

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[yakiniku]

Thank you.

[He's appreciative of getting to hear from Zavala under any circumstance, really. Lately there hasn't been the time for sparring like before so he's seen a lot less of his friend lately.]

No one has applied for any security positions as of yet. Whatever shall I do being so understaffed in a position so important.

[Hanzo's joking, and the playful tone of his voice makes it easy to tell.]

[yakiniku]

No, but I had to try.

[He laughs as well, but follows with a long sigh.]

I just would rather you not worry about me. I will be okay.

[tekhartha]

[It is good to hear him laugh, admittedly, but Zenyatta forges on regardless.]

Your preferences remain quite irrelevant while my concerns are so well-founded. Is there any way in which I can assist you?

[abidethewalls]

[Hanzo may be joking, but it’s something that Zavala has given actual serious thought to after their last conversation. Much as he would be chagrined to admit working in such a place, it was becoming quite clear that even with his spartan lifestyle he needed a source of income that didn’t involve pity handouts from the locals.]

You say that, but.

[He has the decency to sound embarrassed, at the very least.]

I would not find assisting to be adverse. If you are currently without any help.

[yakiniku]

[He's glad to hear it, and he's particularly thankful that Zavala isn't trying to get out of it.]

We can skip the interview portion of the hiring process, but if you stop by I can walk you through exactly what it is that I have in mind for what you will be doing.

[And since he can tell Zavala is a little embarrassed and not so eager about this kind of thing, he makes sure to mention that it's only temporary.]

It is just until I find someone else. Or you may come to find it rewarding and decide to stay.

[yakiniku]

Easy access?

[There are plenty of places he can go with this, but Hanzo just leaves it at that, inwardly pleased at himself.]

At least I can be there quickly if you ever need me for anything.

[yakiniku]

I think this level of exhaustion is one that can only be cured with rest, a good meal, and perhaps a couple hours of intensive moonlacing. None of which I have the strength for at the moment.

[Besides sleeping, which should go without saying. That may have been almost too honest. Thing Zenyatta won't want to know, but it's already been said.]

[tekhartha]

[Brutally honest or not, Zenyatta is not to be deterred.]

Then please allow me to prepare something for you. Can you tolerate most spicy food?

[yakiniku]

[The last thing he wants to do is burden the monk with having to care for him, but at the mention of spicy food he is trapped and cannot refuse. Or rather, won't refuse.]

Yes.

[abidethewalls]

[It’s a kind sentiment, that’s for sure, but once he’s set his mind to something Zavala sees it to the end, regardless of his own personal hang-ups on the matter. Though unseen, he shakes his head and frowns before finding his words.]

I would not leave you without assistance.

[And he means that wholeheartedly, especially with how exhausted his friend sounds in the meanwhile. That itself seals the deal, because there’s a twinge of protectiveness that flickers through him at the thought of Hanzo working himself to bone like this.]

Give me a bit to make my way to level three, it would be best to see things in person. And it’s been far too long, my friend.

[tekhartha]

Wonderful. I shall be with you in an hour or so- and I shall not expect you to share when I arrive.

[In fact he isn't even sure if Genji will be home at all when he appears on Hanzo's doorstep bearing a large covered pan, wrapped in a blanket and emanating a fragrant, meaty scent. Once more, Zenyatta quietly marvels over the novelty of truly being able to appreciate the smell of food during the Cordis moon- the harmony of what he assumes must be flavours rather than chemical profiles.

It is the little things that count.]

[video] bun bro to the rescue

[wireable]

Hanzo.

[ there's a different voice that comes across hanzo's camera, and it belongs to a scarred man, dressed in white armor and with a pair of white bunny ears sprouting out of his green hair.

he comes into frame long enough to turn off the device that hanzo is broadcasting from. when akechi receives another response, this is from genji's account, also video. ]

While we are more than set on security, detective, we do understand your concern. As I offered above, you are welcome to stop by, and I'm more than willing to show you the facilities.

[ whether or not his wolf-brother is going to hang around is debatable. ]

[ritterstand]

I may know a couple of people. I shall send them your way.

Perhaps no formal advertising is best. I believe that the establishments offering similar services in the lower levels also use word of mouth.

[yakiniku]

Much appreciated.

video ) blessedly, somehow, likely by an anonymous helper at some cafe

[cleanfreak]

( The picture is fussed with just a bit when it blips on, someone trying very earnestly to help Levi respond to the post he'd stumbled onto, but also not someone he seems to know. He doesn't even know where to look. )

I just start... speaking at it? Right. ( Then his gaze shifts down to the bracelet in the waitress' hand, then back up to the person behind the "camera". ) You wanted security? I'm still not well-versed in this place, but if you need some muscle around to keep an eye on others, just tell me where to find you.

I was in the military where I came from.

( That should be enough to say that he's trained, right? And then just looking at him, the definition of his build is clear enough in the tailored cut of the pressed white button-down. What isn't clear without standing before him is just how small he is, but whatever. )

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[extalon]

A place like that here will probably get a lot of business. [It's pretty fitting, honestly. Though its not a place Baptiste himself would have thought to open up.]

[yakiniku]

[Hanzo isn't surprised that Zavala thinks that way. It's in his nature. It is at least a little admirable.]

You would not leave anyone without assistance, guardian.

[His body is used to working without regard to his physical state, so he's sure he will manage. Exhaustion is working its way over him, but he'll deal with it once it's happening. Procrastination at its finest.]

Yes, of course. I will be here to greet you when you arrive.

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[yakiniku]

Even if business is slow, it's still a good resource for moonblessed who prefer not having any strings attached. Thank you.

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[yakiniku]

[Hanzo watches on, amused, but not allowing himself to smile or laugh.]

Yes. Security positions are available as well as others.

[If the man is small he can't tell from this camera angle, and he's just eager to hire staff. Hanzo was sold at the military experience, but still there were contracts to sign and paperwork to fill out.]

I can send you a map and address. Come by and we can get you started.

[yakiniku]

[He wants to argue, but he knows it's likely to be pointless, so instead he agrees without complaint. Besides, having an excuse to see Zenyatta again is never a bad thing. So while the thought of being such a burden troubles him, it's made better by his selfish desire to be in the monk's company for a while.

Hanzo lets Zenyatta inside, smelling the food long before he'd actually stepped to the door so he knew to expect him.]

Come in. Make yourself comfortable. [It's strange to hold himself back from offering to make tea or something, but he's almost certain Zenyatta can't drink tea.]

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[abidethewalls]

You make a fair point, but- I am to be selfish for this moment and be concerned about a friend.

[It's such a strange thing to say, he's so used to baring the weight of the world and everyone in it on his shoulders. The fact that he can allow himself to be concerned personally like this is...it's freeing.

But he's true to his word, making his way down to level three after a bit and though he's obviously out of his element he manages to find himself standing before the entrance to Flux. There's a moment of embarrassment, purple tinging his cheeks, but he pushes through and slips into the building with little pretense, hoping to find Hanzo quickly.]

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[yakiniku]

[He's there. He hasn't left since opening, and doesn't plan to leave any time soon either. Hanzo's work-life balance is currently terrible, but it can only get better from this point once things are running smoothly. Or so he imagines.]

Ah, you came. That was fast.

[The scent of his friend precedes him and seems to carry more easily when he's in his wolf form. He gestures for Zavala to come closer. There's nothing to be shy about yet since no one was there yet. No one there to judge him unless his brother decided to make an appearance out of the blue.]

Thank you for coming. [He wants to do more to greet him but it might be unprofessional. Even if they were good friends and it had been a while since they'd met in person.] It is good to see you again.