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[wifedup]

( There is absolutely someone out there fucking with Wen Kexing, and so if anyone mentions the state of his new name he's going to commit Attrocities. He's here for a reason ... admittedly a potential wife reason, but still! You mention being a worm one time and fate laughs at you. )

It's come to my attention we're all very demure about our own skill sets. When it comes to trying to work together that reticence might be to our detriment. Especially considering the wealth of people we have here, what if one of us is in need of a carpenter and we don't know where to go? Or a scribe, those might be handy with all the terrible meetings we have to listen to. Or a healer, even.

( A healer especially, but he is the most subtle and anyone implying otherwise needs to be quiet. )

And so, I thought it might be a good idea if we instead shared what we were good at. I can go first.

Cooking.
A pursuer of scholarly endeavours.
Passable martial arts.
Provider of wine.

If anyone needs any poetry or lessons in how not to burn water then I am certainly your man. I know these aren’t exactly the more useful of skills, but there are bound to be more capable people out there. We need to help each other in these trying times, after all.

( We also need to not be lying bastards, but oh well. )

Comments

[wifedup]

I suppose you're right. But you needn't be taken advantage of.

[legsbenedict]

I wouldn't consider it being taken advantage of if I enjoy it.

[wifedup]

( Well, Wen Kexing is taking note of that. People eager to be please are useful, sometimes. )

A true bodhisattva in our midst!

[legsbenedict]

[ How dare you read into his obvious need to please. ]

I'm not sure what that means.

[wifedup]

Ah, someone who has reached enlightenment but puts off receiving the benefits to help others achieve the same. Like putting other people's needs before your own.

It's commendable.

( Well, to most people. Wen Kexing never really trusts anyone like that. They're either too naïve or they're lying. )

[legsbenedict]

I see. I can't say that I agree.

My reasons for it may be considered selfish.

[wifedup]

Oh? How so?

[legsbenedict]

Let's just say that when you've gone hungry before, you become a little sensitive about it.

[wifedup]

( Ah, that he is familiar with. )

The starving I know would choose to hoard their resources, more often than not.

( It's what he did, when he had nothing and yet a hungry child at his knee. But doesn't he do the same thing now? Feed those he cares for, because nobody did for him? He doesn't like to think on that. )

Thankfully we are mostly provided for here.

[legsbenedict]

Yes, we're quite lucky that there's an abundance and variety, at that.

[wifedup]

You're new, aren't you? I don't think we've spoken before.

[legsbenedict]

That's right. Sanji, pleased to meet you.

[wifedup]

Wen Kexing.

Welcome to Ephes. If you want a drink I'd suggest the brothels. The wine's quality controlled there.

[legsbenedict]

Good wine, brothels. Got it!

[wifedup]

Though be nice to the ladies, we throw people out now.

( Wen Kexing's newest set of rules, rude customers get put on their asses. )

I might see you around, Master Sanji.

[legsbenedict]

Wouldn't dream of being rude to a lady.

Perhaps I'll bring them treats. I'm sure they work hard.

[wifedup]

You certainly can. Though if you want their services they much prefer coin.

[legsbenedict]

And if I merely want to dote on them?

[wifedup]

Then you'll have to work for their approval.

Most men tend to want things.

[legsbenedict]

I don't have a problem with that.

I'm not most men.

[wifedup]

Avoid Iris then, she eats those with good intentions.

And we do have male companions, if that's what you're looking for. There's a different brothel, down by the docks.

[legsbenedict]

Promise?

Oh, I'm not looking for companionship. Thank you, though.

[wifedup]

Hm.

You seem interesting. We'll have to talk further another day.