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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

[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.