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Post by Manah on Nov 14, 2023 0:04:46 GMT -5
This was it! Another school session over. Stella had successfully completed her final exams with more than passing grades, and now she was ready to enjoy some great summer vacations. And/or mercenary bounty hunting jobs if she so pleased.
As she was picking up her things, two of her classmates, Yang Xiao Long and the Faunus girl Blake Belladonna, walked up to her. "Done and done. Got any plans for summer?" the blonde asked.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 14, 2023 0:15:35 GMT -5
"None, I simply intend to carry on with my jobs as normal." She said. "I still have a lot I wish to collect, and I need money for that."
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Post by Manah on Nov 14, 2023 1:10:06 GMT -5
"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy", she joked playfully. "...Alright. But still... wanna maybe come along to celebrate a bit? Eat something at the coffee shop on the corner? Not gonna lie... I may have a job for ya."
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 14, 2023 1:14:34 GMT -5
"Very well. Foot half my bill and I'll hear you out." She said getting up from sitting cross-legged at her desk and following the pair out of class.
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Post by Manah on Nov 14, 2023 14:30:43 GMT -5
"Sounds like a deal", the blonde said as they headed over to the café, where they got a table. Soon enough, a cute pinkette waitress walked up to them. "Hi. Welcome to Molly's. My name's Sophia. Would you like the menu or are you ready to order?"
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 14, 2023 14:43:21 GMT -5
Stella nodded. "I'll take a cup of cocoa, and a quartet of pastries." She said curling up her legs behind her.
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Post by Manah on Nov 15, 2023 21:10:52 GMT -5
"Bring us some chocolate chips muffins, and... and yeah, double cups of cocoa for us too", the blonde requested, as the brunette Faunus seemed to just let her call the shots.
"Of course. I'll be right back", the pinkette said, leaving them as she went to get their orders.
"Alright, I'll get to the point. When I said we had a job for you... I was more referring to a career than a single contract. You're basically working sort of as a mercenary, right? From what we're told, you operate mostly on your own, taking jobs as you get them", Yang said.
"...Is that a personal preference, a coincidence, or are you dead set on working alone? Cause... our employers would be interested in hiring you as part of our crew", she explained. "Job security, backup, access to equipment when necessary, paid quarters and food... etcetera. Think that might interest you?"
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 15, 2023 21:14:24 GMT -5
"How much money are we talking, and would I be able to pursue my own work on the side?" She asked.
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Post by Manah on Nov 16, 2023 21:34:06 GMT -5
"It depends on what rank you get in the organization. According to the director, you're likely S-Rank material, and S-Ranks make about a million a month, with occasional bonuses", the brunette catgirl explained.
"And yeah, when not on active missions for the organization, you're free to do your own thing if you so please" Yang confirmed.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 16, 2023 21:35:01 GMT -5
"I'd like to at least see where and with who I'd be working with before I give a concrete answer." She said.
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Post by Manah on Nov 17, 2023 0:12:55 GMT -5
"Sounds good. We can lead you there after", Yang said warmly, as the waitress returned with their pastries and hot cocoa.
"Here you go♥", the pinkette said cheerfully. "Enjoy."
"Thanks", the brunette girl said as the waitress returned to her duties.
"There's actually a lot of us though. You probably won't be able to meet everyone right off the bat, but we can definitely bring you to the director", Yang continued. "We're SeeD members, a paramilitary organized mercenary force for hire. Our headquarters' is a flying fortress known as Balamb Garden, and our headmaster and director is one of the greatest geniuses we've met, Professor Cid."
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 17, 2023 0:14:44 GMT -5
still keeping her legs crossed in her seat Stella eagerly downed her food and drink with no problems. "Very well. I'll come along."
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Post by Manah on Nov 17, 2023 22:12:06 GMT -5
They soon finished their food, and led the way out to a four seats Jeep, with Yang getting behind the wheel.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 17, 2023 22:13:39 GMT -5
Stella sat in one of the backseats slipping off her sandals and again crossing her legs as she buckled her seatbelt.
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Post by Manah on Nov 17, 2023 23:10:26 GMT -5
Blake got on the passenger's seat, strapping herself in as well, and they were soon rolling out of the city into a dry, sandy and rocky landscape.
"So... what kind of jobs are you used to?" Yang asked, apparently for the sake of conversation. "Fight a lot of monsters?"
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