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New to this city
| If it's any consolation you kind of moved here on a particularly bad week. -CN
| -IN1
| Haw haw, tell me about it. I woke up after ah good 45 years and all I hear 'bout is riots an bomb threats. Lucky fer us video games're always there. Hang in there slick, least'n you got a job.
-Murphy
| As long as I got my new headset and quickscoping as much as I can im fine.. oh wait im bad at quickscoping -LightmanZX
| I get why they needed more people in the force. But i dont get how i'd do my job if the sgt. Wont even let me our of the station. I mean i get that neither of us would want to die, but not doing your job at all...
... I probably shouldnt say anything bad about my department
-Ferris
| Lmao are you a cop?
They probably don't let you out because then you might actually do something
| >>82443
Welcome to GC law enforcement, where does that care can't do anything and the ones who do something are all morally corrupt! -CN
| Crap, thing is i actually -need- to get something done to get a cert and a recc back into the academy. But well,, the city does seem like it needs some decent cops to get at least a little help. Just hope i dont get screwed over for it. Ive had my share of corruption ans maneuvering.
-Ferris
| >>82473
Well if you have experience getting around red tape then you certainly gonna have to use your know-how here. -CN
| Nah,, if there's anything i learned being in a command system. It's that you need to pull some strings and keep your head down low sometimes if you wanna survive and actually make a difference. Good intentioned maybe but honest? Ha i'm not that dumb
| -Ferris
| Oh i was talking about being not being an honest cop.
You're completely right about the red-tape CN.
Actually it's a t aweird point that the sgt. Actually got me a game system so i can sit still and stop pestering him about going on patrol.
Im pretty sure it was something confiscated from looters though...
-Ferris
| I don't really care. i came here for work. Not sitting around playing magical girl games all day.
-Ferris
| Well don't worry. Eventually you'll give up on being a cop, Don some mercenary fear and have all the work you can possibly want.
- Aethia
| Gear*
- Aethia
| The hell? Since when were unregulated mercs preferable to proper formal law enforcement?
-Ferris
| Welcome to glitch city
You've got a long road ahead if you want to reform this place
| ... No. I think what we need is someone in the Force that we can... Trust? Someone that can help the scared and suspicious citizens understand what it's like behind the curtains, however tight that one may be.
This sounds more like spywork, but we need to know what's going on. What's REALLY going on. That might be the first step to solving this mess.
Please, Ferris. Stick to it. -MERCurio
| Good news, finally convinced the sgt. To let me out in plainclothes. Gave me a few tips on "how to not get shot, stabbed or mauled". Im a little nervous about going out in the city alone, but I'll never get a feel of the place if im hanging around in the station all the time.
Im planning to make my first few rounds near some bars hehe.
-Ferris
| >rounds
>bars
I see what you did there
| Joking aside i hear bars are some of the most interesting places to watch. And a place where you're sure to get at least some action.
-Ferris
| >>82917
If there's any Glitch is capable of, it's making decent-to-great alcoholic beverages and mixes.
There is always that edge of advantage when having a city run by drunk bastards.
| >>82934 This city gives very little in the way of choice between being sober and living comfortably. May as well make the bars amazing, right?
- Aethia
| >>82917 >>82941
Not to mention there's as many bars as fast food chains in this city. It's a mystery how they all stay afloat. -CN
| >>82945 probably because when btc closed a lot of it's bars during their scandal it opened room for more independent establishments to get by?
| >>82945
With so many people that are looking for a quick and especially cheap bite, it kind of makes sense. Many of my coursemates usually wander from pub to pub and fast food restaurant to another as the night goes, spending a little bit everywhere. It doesn't sound like much, but it adds up - for each person buying, and for the companies as well, considering they get a lot of customers. -MERCurio
| >>82949 You seem like a decent one. Where do YOU go to get a drink? My favorite bar for caught up in that BTC mess and I've had an emptiness in my glass ever since.
- Aethia
| I have to disappoint you, sadly. My tuition fees take up most of my income, so I can barely buy drinks anymore... I usually stick to coffee, on the way to the Research Center. But a bar I could suggest... Russo's Cavern. I usually go there at the weekends, if only for a chat with the owner. I'm not sure how well he's doing after the riots, though. The pub is close to the danger zones, far away enough to not be in immediate danger... But I'm not sure. -MERCurio
| >>82964
surprised you suggested anything but vallhalla. people are always suggesting that one like it's some hidden treasure lmao -IN1
| >>82973
After *Kira* Miki mentioned it, it blew up in popularity. Several of my friends suggested going there, but I haven't done so yet. Is it good? -MERCurio
| >>82978
It's fine for what it is. Been there a couple of times and it's quiet. It's definitely more of a relax and meet up with friends place than a party kind of bar. -CN
| >>82982
Hmm... I do prefer more quiet ones. I've never been one for parties, to be honest. At least I think; I haven't been to a lot of parties yet. -MERCurio
| >>82989
Don't worry I prefer quieter places as well. I don't do a lot of drinking anyhow so the atmosphere is important. -CN
| >>83005 Tell me about it. Though I kind of prefer the party bars because I can disappear into the crowds when necessary. Isn't that bar part of the BTC debacle?
- Aethia
| I like parties from time to time. I dont think i'd be able to in GC though. Might end up stolen from, drugged, shot or raped. So ditto on a nice, quiet bar to chill. I'd love a real classy place too.
-Ferris
| >>83020
I believe so... I haven't had time to check the debacle in some time but the couple of times I've been there they seem to be staying afloat, if a bit slow. I haven't spent a lot of time there since the few times I've had gone is to meet people for work. -CN
| >>83023 Where do you tend to go as far as classy?
>>83025 Well maybe the owner'll try to fly solo? I'm not entirely sure what the Corp structure and agreements look like for BTC but, if people like it...
>>82964 Russo's Cavern...Sounds like it came from an old sone nee rpg. Lol
- Aethia
| >>83036
I mean the debacle has been going on for about a year I think so if they were in trouble they probably would had closed for awhile now. -CN
| >>83025
You think they're gonna shut it down? With how popular it's become, I can't see it happening without public outcries.
>>83036
You're not far off! Russo is a fan of those old fantasy games. He said he always wanted to recreate that relaxed, lived in feel RPG taverns have. -MERCurio
| >>83045 Plenty of businesses have shut down despite how much public outcry there's been. Among other things I've seen done despite EVERYONE never asking for it. Though I do apologize if I sound as if I'm venting.
Anyway...I'm gonna have to check this place out! Perhaps you can show me around?
- Aethia
| >>83054
Sorry for the delay, dropped my phone and kicked it under the nightstand on accident...
It's okay to vent, even if that wasn't your intention. That's what boards like this were made for, weren't they? Create a thread and let loose, I guess.
Normally I'd say that going outside is dangerous, but I think Russo's neighborhood is safe enough. I would love to introduce you! -MERCurio
| >>83078 Okay. Maybe we can make a small offline meet and make the Russo staff really happy?
- Aethia
| Heheh... I smell a relationship
-8||8
| >>83081
I'm sure they would be honored! And me, of course. I'm also honored, eh, glad! When would you like to meet? -MERCurio
| >>83096 Hm. How's your schedule for Wednesday? I'm not planning on going out anywhere today if I can help it. At the risk of sounding paranoid, I prefer my holiday breakfast to be metal and blunt head trauma free.
- Aethia
| >>83114
Wednesday looks good to me! Normally I'd have classes, but with Mega Christmas around, we get a small break to enjoy. Plus, the riots... I don't have much on my schedule, needless to say.
I wouldn't call it being paranoid - GC /is/ not a safe place, after all. Even in the better districts. Let's just enjoy the holidays in our own circles! -MERCurio
| >>83117
Okay~. So. Where do we meet? Gonna DM me the information?
- Aethia
( Are you on the /u/ discord server? : P )
| >>83144
Ah! Of course! I'm not sure if the trains will run again by Wednesday, but even so, the "Quincy Boulevard" station is nearby. We could meet there, if it's no problem! -mercurial
((I am, actually! My name should be "Verasul"!))
| -MERCurio
... Autocorrext... -MERCurio
| So I hear news that one of the other new kids in the department got shot in both kneecaps. not clear as to how or why but sarge tells me "this shit is exactly why we don't go out there in uniform"
I've got a good bit of fear laughter going on
-Ferris
| Looks like they will be
-Ferris
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| And I have to say,, it kinda sucks. Nothing like where i was raised,, no wonder I got a recommendation here
-Ferris