Money Matters

[makes_you_tick]

[private to Luke]

Luke.

I'm not sure exactly what you were hoping to accomplish with your latest little stunt, but just so you know- it didn't work. If you want to try something, really want to get your revenge? Then stop lying about it and go ahead. You'll see what I'm capable of first hand.

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The economy here, like anything in the City, is difficult to gauge. Since opening my shop, I've had erratic spikes in both directions, highs and lows that make it difficult to budget. I get by just fine because I tend to live simply, and I fix everything I own. But how about the rest of you? Are things pretty steady in your lines of work, whatever they may be? Has anyone had a hard time earning enough for their basic necessities?

Oh, and I'm planning on having a summer sale this weekend. 20% off the cheap stuff, and my nicer timepieces are far more negotiable than usual. I suggest anyone with an eye for fine craftmanship come on by.

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[dreamsofnoah]

I get money because I'm still little, but the circus does well enough.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

I'm sure it does.

How old are you, Road? Or is that an impolite question?

[dreamsofnoah]

I don't mind. The usual answer is thirteen.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Usual answer? I suppose that works pretty well.

[dreamsofnoah]

Mmhmm~. It's about as old as I look.

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[nuking.livejournal.com]

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What're you talking about? I've not done a thing.

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[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Nothing? Except evade my questions and deliberately lead me astray. I know your game, Luke- I've ran it plenty of times on my own. If you don't think I can see right through you, you're a larger fool than I thought.

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[nuking.livejournal.com]

I gave you all the information I could. There were just certain things that you were better off finding out for yourself. You wouldn't believe me otherwise.

I didn't lie to you.

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[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

No, you didn't directly lie to me. And the lack of the whole truth is because you were looking out for my best interest? I'm sure.

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[nuking.livejournal.com]

[ yet more pausing ]

What're you expecting me to say? I did what I needed to.

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[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Then I think we're done with the lessons. I'll do what I need to if I see you again.

[sleepyseer.livejournal.com]

I have enough saved for my necessities, but I am having a difficult time finding employment. It's vexing, as it seems new arrivals manage to find jobs quite easily. But I suppose they are more qualified than I am.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

I don't know about that. From everything I've noticed, skill is not the most important thing to have when job-searching.

But then, I'm not exactly the knowledgeable one on this subject. I've only had one job, and I've done it for fifteen years. If I didn't employ myself, I'd probably have a rough time of it, too.

Have you tried asking about it over the Network?

[sleepyseer.livejournal.com]

What do you think is?

I have not. Do you think I should?

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Experience at job-searching and being able to present yourself to an employer seem to go a lot longer than real skills. Of course, Some skills can be important, depending on the job, but many of them offer training now.

I think you should. That seems to be the best way to go about it, here.

[sleepyseer.livejournal.com]

How should one present yourself to an employer? I've never had to do this before.


I'm sorry -- I don't mean to pester you with questions.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Oh, no. You're not pestering me at all.

I only really remember from my high school days. But supposedly, you're supposed to portray yourself as someone bright, energetic, charming and competent, someone who learns quickly and someone who will do what it takes to get the job done correctly. In practice, I imagine this means reading the employer and noticing which of those aspects are most important to them, and then emphasizing your ability to help out on that point.

Since everyone is so diverse here, you can probably even ask them directly what aspects they're looking for the most. They might be impressed that you're looking that far into it.

Then again, this might be a question to ask the Network, too. Others might have a better idea on how it works here than I do. I just know what I see on the Network.

[sleepyseer.livejournal.com]

I wll be sure to do so. Thank you -- you've been very helpful. May I ask your name?

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

It's my pleasure, truly. I like feeling useful. And my name is Gabriel Sylar- may I ask yours? It's good to meet you.

[sleepyseer.livejournal.com]

Morgana. The pleasure is entirely mine, Gabriel.

What exactly is your business?

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

I run a timepiece restoration shop between buildings ten and eleven. I fix them and build my own pieces.

You should come by sometime. I love showing off my favorites.

medieval lady is unfamiliar with watches XD

[sleepyseer.livejournal.com]

A timepiece restoration shop? What is that?

Ahahah- sylar is like 'whoops.' XD

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Oh- timepieces help you keep track of the hours in a day, telling you exactly when it is. Like a sundial, if you're familiar with those.

There are two kinds, clocks and watches. Clocks are the set pieces- they tend to go on tables or are hung on walls. Watches are smaller and carried on your person. The City is actually built upon a giant Clock- I'm still trying to figure out how that one's put together.

So I fix up old watches and clocks, and I build my own. Many watches are used as jewelry or as a fashion accessory, but they're also functional. And they tend to be a good thing to have when you're employed, so you can make sure you're on time for shifts.

[ooc: He's so setting aside a watch to give her, just in case she comes by. ;) ]

aahahaha sylar STOP BEING ADORABLE, OKAY? OKAY

[sleepyseer.livejournal.com]

I see! I had heard about the Clock, but I've never seen a watch before. I would love to see your shop.


[ooc: /spazzflail /Morgana likes presents, okay? /SOB IT'S SYLAR /stops being crazy sorry]

noooes it's how he gets by in the City >__>

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Definitely stop by sometime, then. I'd be happy to answer any other questions you might have.

[ooc: ahaha, don't apologize! We will eat up the attention like candy. Delicious, delicious attention. :9 ]

/soooooob

[sleepyseer.livejournal.com]

I will.


[ooc: sob if I feed you attention will you plz not eat my brain? kthnx and and and log/action thread/assume/do a crazy dance/all of the above? :3]

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

I look forward to it.

[ooc: Welllll...okay. And anything is fine by me! We can continue here, or you can hit up his logthread, or assuming is good, too. *does the hamster dance* ]

[atoner.livejournal.com]

Did you enjoy your vacation?

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

To be honest, I was pretty bored most of the time. I was glad to get back to my shop.

That's not to say there weren't nice parts, though. The beach is definitely interesting.

Maybe I'll have to try it again sometime- but plan it a little better.

[atoner.livejournal.com]

I'd be surprised if you suddenly found yourself with more to do. The City doesn't leave much.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

True. I thought that maybe if I plan ahead a little further, I could find a few more things to do. But that's not terribly likely, is it?

[atoner.livejournal.com]

Unless you like reading with your new sunburn.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm just about always reading something. I think I was reading while working on that sunburn, actually.

[cold_dry_pieces]

I wouldn't say business is bad for me, here... more that it's necessarily a bit different from what I did at home.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

That's right. I think a great many people are doing jobs that are very different from what they had been. If I guess correctly, though- I bet most people try to get into at least the same field.

How have you been doing?

[cold_dry_pieces]

I do a lot more physical therapy and a lot less building and fitting, here. Less dismemberment in general, somehow; and too many other options for fixing bodies. Not that I'm complaining-- it's great for the patients, if slow for business. I help out with things outside my specialty too, more than I used to.

I've been... managing. Same as ever. July was kind of a rough month.

sob placeholder for bed

[adamantined]

I'm surprised you actually sell stuff, considering the Clock in the Underground.

sleep well! <3

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

I was a little worried when I opened the store myself, but it's what I know how to do. It turns out the ticking bothers some people into wanting to know the time fairly consistently. And- well, I have the most accurate timepieces available.

Not to mention they look good.

wow so i failed

[adamantined]

If that's not tooting your own horn then I don't know what is.

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[hundredth]

The benefit of being middle management is that I don't have to worry about things being steady unless I get fired. I earn an hourly income.

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[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Oh, you're very right about that. Plus, you get a little more warning if such firings are on the horizon.

So far, I haven't heard of any economic downturns in the City. But maybe they're just waiting on a curse day for that.

How are you, Hong Mei?

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[hundredth]

Precisely.

And do you think a curse day like that would work? I mean, the people are already so generous in the City... unless they're cursed to hoard things, I guess. Mmm. Would be interesting, if not particularly pleasant, to see.

I'm okay. Not great, but... what can you do?