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Who: Towa Herschel and YOU
When: Early Feoveuer
Where: Throughout Aefenglom
What: Monthly Catch-all
Warnings: None!

I. Small Girl, Big Responsibilities

[With new arrivals comes new responsibilities-- especially considering one of those arrivals just so happens to be one of the students of the branch campus. While he may not be a member of Class IX, she is currently the only instructor present that knows him. Ash being... well, Ash... she knows it isn't going to be easy. He's going to want to go off on his own and here, there's not much she can do to stop him.

So right now, she just wants to focus on giving him the best welcome dinner that she can. Maybe if they really made him feel welcome and he enjoyed himself, there wouldn't be any need to worry about him going off on his own.

...wishful thinking.]

I don't normally cook with alcohol however... I think he might like it...

[Ash Carbide liked what Ash Carbide shouldn't have. It might be worth indulging him a little though.]

I wonder what's best...?

II. Would You Light My Candle?

How pretty!

[This festival has a soft and enchanting glow to it, as residents and mirrorbound alike are encouraged to light candles with bonds and loved ones. Just seeing the flickering glow was putting her in a good mood.]

They say that if you light it with someone you care about, it will bring good luck to your relationship.

[Perhaps it is a bit sappy, but she does have to admit that she has a bit of a soft spot for things like this. But it also makes her think of people that she misses; people that had come and gone and those that were simply gone. It's a bittersweet feeling.]

III. Sweetest Treats

[One other interesting thing about this festival was that it had a pretty simple dish going around. It was a thin pancake topped with fruits, nuts and cream that looked absolutely delicious. The thing was-- it was meant to be shared. Much as she'd like to eat it--]

...it would look pretty sad if I ate it by myself, huh...?

[She laughed awkwardly, but-- it's not like she doesn't feel anything looking at other couples doing it. Quite the opposite. But those were the kinds of feelings that she didn't like having, and pushed down. It wasn't like there weren't people she could ask. But it would feel weird with the connotation. Although she was quite happy overall, it was pretty complicated.]

All this over a silly dessert...

[Time to slap her face and pull it together. Maybe-- maybe she'd just ask the person she wanted to and be done with it. Or maybe you'd also like a bite and want someone to help you get it.]

IV. Wildcard

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[Mikasa just blinks back, how did she guess the next question? But there is another thing that comes to mind. ]

What's the catch?

[She's just going to say it. Because so far this was sounding pretty good, with no drawbacks. And that kind of thing didn't exist. ]

There’s no catch. How much you do determines how much you earn. And in turn, you can help support others. That’s the reason the guild exists— I just brought the idea here from back home.

[She certainly doesn’t mind the fact that the other girl thought there must be some form of catch. There are many things that do have them, when they sound too good not to. This is just the unusual exception.]

[She gives a long heavy stare. Before nodding.]

Okay. When I'm not working...Once I find something.

[Because she really needed money. And a weapon that didn't burn to touch, but food would be good as well.]

I'll have to introduce you to Fie-- not unlike proper enforcement, there's a certain test to take. But it's more a physical test and test of character.

[While Mikasa could probably find a job on her own, since she's here--]

However! In the meantime, I'd be happy to suggest a few places you might look for something more permanent. There are a lot of businesses here, so I'm sure we can find you something you'll like!

Thank you. [A small bow of the head. ]

I... I've never done this before. I'm a bit old to be taking an apprenticeship and I'm not sure if I have any skills that'd be of use. [She'd just signed up for the military. Most people in the walls started their careers young, studying, apprentices, learning the family occupation. She had nothing like that. ]

When I took my first job here, I didn't have any experience doing that sort of work either. There are always businesses that are looking for part-time workers and it's a good way to get some experience with different types of work.

[Towa puts a reassuring hand on Mikasa's shoulder with a smile.]

But you should still look for something that you think you'll enjoy-- or that you think you'll get some useful skills from. As long as you're interested in learning, there are plenty of places that would be happy to have the help!

[Leans slightly when she realises what Towa is doing.]

They'd allow that? I thought I was too old... [She's nineteen. That's like middle-aged when fifteen year olds die on the regular. Heck, Levi was practically a fossil. ]

Look for something I enjoy...

[It was quieter, a mummer as she tipped her head down to think. What did she want to do? Well she could think of what she'd wanted when she was younger. But none of her dreams were really money earners. Not in a place like this.]

[Thank you, she wishes all tall people were as nice as you about height.]

Of course! In this case, it's not so much about age. For example-- I started out doing part time work at a tailor shop called Precogstitchin'. I didn't know anything about making clothes before, although my aunt and uncle run a store back home-- so I knew the basics about selling.

I learned a lot that way though. I can even make basic garments now!

[If Towa wasn't a good she wouldn't be saying that. Cause she'd be being leaned on and bullied. ]

That's good. That they were willing to teach you, and pay you at the same time. Most places... [Someone who had to be trained wasn't earning their keep, so normally they were just not paid. She'd had other reasons, but a few had joined the military for the possible meals and a bed. ]

At the moment I can...I'm strong. [and uhhh] I can sew a little and grow things.

[And with that she silently stares back. That is it, those are her skills. ]

[Towa listens to her and nods. Even if it's not much, there are certainly areas where those skills could be quite useful.]

I'd be happy to ask at the tailor shop if they could use an extra set of hands. It would probably only be part time, but that also means that if you wanted to, you could look for a second job. If not them, I do have another friend who does some sewing that I could ask.

[But wait. There are options.]

Then again,if you're good with growing things as well, there are farms you could probably talk to about helping out as well. If not growing, there are always physical tasks they could no doubt use help with. There are plenty of other less direct options you could probably use those skills in too.

[So many options. Mikasa just blinks back, spoilt for choice she's never had this many before. Well...She has but those choices were all questionable with possible death involved. There's stumble, a small stutter when she opens her mouth and pauses again, thinking.]

I'd...

I'd prefer something active. I'm used to training most of the day and would like to stay in shape.

['Stay in shape' means being built like a brick wall right?]

That shouldn't be too difficult then. I could reach out to some people for you. I have a friend who's currently living on the lands of a farm-- I could probably ask her to help me get in touch with the owner if you're interested.

[Towa is blessed with connections, and it always feels good when they might possibly come in handy. She tries to keep up to date on businesses in the city-- it's just one of the things she likes to do.]

[Mikasa was not expecting this level of help. Not so soon, not without being asked for things in return.]

...What do you get out of it?

[Because even if she couldn't sense anything off, there was still that small wariness. That might never leave. ]

[...oh sweetie. You're cute.]

Well, you did consider offering help to my organization. But... even if you didn't, I'd still be happy to do it for you anyway.

[She's still just leaning here, looking kinda puzzled, tilting her head.]

But why?

I don't have any reason not to help you either.

[If the rest is difficult to understand, try to think of it that way. However--]

It makes me happy to be able to do simple little things like this. It's not much, but if it makes things a little bit easier for people who are settling in, then it's worth the effort.

It's strange, seeing people help each other so much. [...That painted a sorry picture.]

It's...Nice. [That was a compliment from her.]