[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]

[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.

[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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[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.

[abidethewalls]

[It’s good to see Hanzo again, even if the man looks as though he’s been running himself ragged, and Zavala can’t help but crack a bemused grin as his friend approaches. There’s that twinge of worry again, likely amplified by the three moons riding high in the sky, but he does his best to not let it seep into his expression. For as concerned as he is for the man, this is supposed to be a professional visit.

Really, he’s almost ready to abandon that formality.]

It has been far too long, friend. I wouldn’t have let anything delay this.

[That sounds a little bit too eager, he needs to remember humility. Traveler be damned, though, even if he’s not the most comfortable in this sort of environment it’s easier to deal with when there’s a familiar face about.]

I told you, I would not leave you without assistance.

[yakiniku]

[Hanzo seems to pick up on that. Zavala expression gives away a good amount of what he's feeling. Pleased to see him but behind it there's something else. The archer decides to ignore formality and goes in close the distance between them with an embrace.]

It feels like it has been...ages. [The pause is caused by the modest amount of chroma generated from the act of hugging, but it's enough for Hanzo to realize just how far he had been pushing himself these past few weeks.]

And you were true to your word. I knew you would be. [Hanzo offers a smile as he pulls away following a couple appreciative pats to Zavala's back.] You look so stiff. It must be your first time in a pleasure house. [Apparently he now has the chroma to crack jokes.]

Let me show you around. I am sure your imagination is worse than the reality.