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[depaysement]

Is there a way of fashioning a lock for the trunk one receives on arrival? I'm not fussy about the exact type.

Comments

[denigrator]

I would recommend a poison or corrosive agent that would affect only those who incorrectly tried to open the lock. Granted, some might not be affected by the poison, but heat sensitivity wouldn't necessarily work where all residents are concerned, as some are not organic lifeforms that give off heat.

Regardless, one's belongings should be protected.

I might adopt such a safeguard myself.

[depaysement]

I couldn't trust myself to choose what might be right, I'm not that progressed in scientific studies. Likely I'd choose something too dangerous or too weak.

[denigrator]

I'm an excellent scientist myself. Poisons aren't difficult to come by.

I would think too weak would be the greater problem in a place without actual death. It must be strong enough to serve as a deterrent.

/something like 10% locked, very easy to hack/

[depaysement]

Perhaps we could come to some sort of trade arrangement? I'm more inclined to speak in person on matters like this, however.

/rather more difficult to hack; Hojo has a way with computers/

[denigrator]

I hadn't considered offering my assistance, but if you can give me something worthwhile, perhaps I will.

What kind of goods or services might you be able to provide? I might be willing to meet in person, depending.

/thank you Hojo/

[depaysement]

I offer my services as a tailor, work on repairs and new construction equally accepted. My secondary job, though, was in information.

/Hojo lives to serve!/

[denigrator]

Tailor? I'm not particularly interested in tailoring.

[Mr. Wears His Lab Coat All the Time isn't of a sartorial bent.]

Information is another matter, but how can you provide me with information I cannot obtain myself?

[depaysement]

Do you have the time to be going out and gathering all the information yourself?

[denigrator]

As a researcher, information gathering is part of what I do, although I do prefer the analysis. So, no.

What I mean to say, is what makes you qualified to do this work? When another, or myself, might suffice.

[depaysement]

Permission to talk myself up somewhat?

[oh she actually enjoys this.]

[denigrator]

Isn't that the idea? I wouldn't want to engage someone who lacks confidence.

[depaysement]

I'm sociable, I'm a top notch actress, I'm dedicated to my work, and absolutely everything is confidential. For three years I've not had a complaint about my methods that I couldn't swiftly resolve.