Congratulations, cuddlers! You've survived your first month here in Cadelle, and with only (cough) minimal catastrophe. The city administration is beyond grateful for all of your help in the rebuilding efforts, and cannot thank you enough for all your hard work.
Well, maybe that's not entirely fair. After bribing visitors to move out, meeting the seemingly endless caloric needs of hungry superheroes, and funding the reconstruction efforts, the city's coffers are starting to feel a little light... which leads us to today.
The festivities kick off with a time-honored Cadelle tradition: the skills fair! In keeping with local customs, Cadellians traditionally volunteer to host a booth and teach a skill of their choice for the day, a good deed that helps to refill the city's energy stores after the busy summer season. This year, the city has graciously agreed to let anyone interested sign up to host, and has set aside a small number of booths for the exclusive use of their newest visiting citizens... and while money isn't on the table (sorry, y'all, but they did say they were a little tight on the wallet), teaching out of the goodness of your heart still counts as a good deed done.
Whether you choose to host a booth and teach a skill of your own, or to wander the fair and learn something new, be sure to take time to appreciate the day's other offerings. Like any good late-summer fair, there's plenty of delicious food and drink from some of the city's best loved vendors to sample, upbeat music in the air to dance courtesy of the local top 40 radio station, and lots of opportunities to escape the heat thanks to special seminars hosted by the city's own university. Yes, seminars — there's one every hour, with topics ranging from underwater basket weaving to particle physics to the careful art of walking more than one dog on the same leash. Classes are free, seats are plentiful, and hey, what else do you really have to do? You don't have a job yet, do you?
Speaking of jobs... after the fun in the sun of the skills fair is over, it's time for the main event on day two: the job fair! Yes, that's right, a job fair, because it's time for all you freeloaders to start paying your own way.
That might be a little harsh.
In any case, Flora and Cornelius are glad to welcome to you to Cadelle's first annual Employment Extravaganza, complete with brightly colored booths, friendly vendor representatives, and plenty of applications to go around. Come say hi, shake some hands, and maybe even get hired on the spot!
In addition to the city's many and varied culinary venues, there are a wide variety of cultural institutions, learning centers, recreation spots, and shopping destinations to appease even the most restless of visitors. (Hint, hint: there's even a DIRECTORY.)
While the sky's the metaphorical limit, be sure to check out the sponsored booths currently hiring:
▸ Barred is currently hiring for dance instructors! From classic ballet to interpretative dance or hip-hop, any style is welcomed. Please note: all classes are fully-clothed. (If you prefer to dance in your birthday suit, we suggest a more personal arrangement.)
▸ Blue Springs Pool is looking for qualified lifeguards to supervise the annual 'Learn To Swim' and 'Mommy and Me' programs this fall. While being able to breathe underwater is preferred, it's not required.
▸ Chop Shop has an opening for an even-tempered (... or not) culinary instructor for their evening cooking classes. Exceptional candidates may even be considered for the chef's academy, where they will be tasked with training Cadelle's next great generation of professional chefs!
▸ Crunches is eagerly hoping to fill a variety of positions, from gym staff to personal trainers and fitness instructors. If you've got a passion for fitness and want to get paid to join a multi-level marketing company sweat, come on down!
In case meeting and greeting with desperate to hire vendors doesn't sound like a great time, or if you need a little practice with the concept of having conversations with real people, Flora and Cornelius have graciously agreed to host a speed networking event. Much like your beloved speed dating events, this special event is intended to help you quickly and easily meet a variety of hot singles in your area professional colleagues and friends, and to potentially find a new career if you're lucky! (Plus, it's air-conditioned. How can you go wrong?)
Be sure to visit the welcome table to sign in and pick up your name tag. You'll be pleased to note that the name tags have been prefilled for your convenience, so just find the one with your name on it and slap it on. Don't mind the descriptions underneath...
Or do. While the city administration had graciously agreed to loan an intern to Flora and Cornelius for this event, they didn't exactly send their best and brightest. Grumpy intern Monty Montague has decided to have a little fun with his boring assignment — instead of the requested polite descriptions, Monty's opted to fill in the blank with more... well, colorful phrases. Things like:
▸ Hello, my name is Inigo. I am a revenge-obsessed swordsman with daddy issues.
▸ Hello, my name is Marshall. I am what? who? chicka chicka Slim Shady.
▸ Hello, my name is Moana. I am MOAAANAAAAAAAA.
What will your name tag say? Do you agree to stay and wear it? While you may seek out blank nametags (or even just an extra marker to scribble out the offending message), you'll be sorely disappointed to find them all conveniently missing. Tearing it in two won't work, either — there's no penny-pinching on supplies here, and that thick plastic sticker won't rip for anything.
Oh, well. It could be worse, right? At least there's a snack bar, and everyone's suffering together... right?
Pull up a chair, find your next match, and try to avoid the enormous elephant in the room. Or don't. Whatever floats your boat, cuddlers!
In conjunction with this event, the mod team is glad to announce the launch of our official JOBS DIRECTORY! Should your character find honest employment at the jobs fair or even on their own, please be sure to let us know!
Helpful Hint: As a reminder, players are always welcome to suggest a location that may be missing from our directory, and characters are also welcome to open up their own venues with help from the city administration! For help with this, or to make a suggestion, please drop us a line at our GENERAL INBOX (or SCREENED INBOX, if you prefer).
As always, we're here for you, cuddlers, to make this game a success! We couldn't do it without you! |
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In the United States, a sherriff is typically an elected county official.
[Just... so you know...]
But your nametag implies you're also a volunteer, so I'd say it's safe to assume you aren't a sherriff here?
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[ His tone is casual, indifferent, but he keeps his eyes hard in their gaze. Sure, he's here to socialize, and this kind of attitude is probably a little counterproductive to that end, but...
Well, maintaining his image to some extent has always had its benefits. ]
Not that it's my jurisdiction.
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[He's on your side!!!]
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Good answer.
[ One that he'll believe, for the time being. ]
What made you pick that field, specifically?
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It's challenging. It requires a good memory and keen observation skills. I like facts, and bones tell us a multitude of facts about a person's life.
[If you get the notion that he was the kind of kid who got picked on at school, you're probably right. In the lab, he has power and gets respect. But hes not exactly going to share that with someone he's known all of two minutes.]
What made you go into law enforcement?
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Got it.
Not that he doesn't understand, or anything, and not that he'd belittle the importance of that kind of work. He's no stranger to studying dead bodies himself, but he's not exactly a scientific expert in the field. ]
It was either that, or sit back and watch a community tear itself to shreds.
[ ... not exactly the truth, but it's not a complete falsehood either. His original reasons were far more based in survival and sentiment towards a certain someone, but keeping Fabletown in one piece was the only hope any of them had at a future. He's not going to let some bruised egos bring that to ruin. ]
Plus, people listen to me. I'm charming.
[ It is physically impossible to miss the dryness of his tone. ]
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He nods at first, smiling at what Bigby says -- how noble, very nice! -- and then... well.
Vincent can't tell if it's all right to laugh at that or not, so he holds onto his smile as best he can.]
You do have quite the presence.
[It's a compliment. He's trying.]
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[ Broken bones and bloody noses tend to be good motivators for keeping people in line.
...
His idea of being a sheriff isn't exactly in line with the norm, but it's necessary. ]
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[She said he was her favorite. Granted, he was dying at the time, but she's not a liar, so forgive Vincent a childish smile.]
Anyway-- [he clears his throat] If your skills are needed here and there's some sort of enigma to solve, I'd be happy to assist.
[Like a good nerd.]
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[ This guy's mentor sounds a bit like Snow. Snow on a bad day, at least - she's usually not blunt until her nerves get worn down, but when she's done playing nice?
Forget who's afraid of the big bad wolf, he's almost afraid of her.
At that last remark though he lifts a hand, motioning briefly to their surroundings in a vague sort of way. ]
Isn't everything about this place an enigma? There are a lot of things that don't add up, if you ask me.
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Yes. [He can't disagree at all.] A city that runs on kindness is unheard of where I'm from. [He pauses and frowns at Bigby.] Unless you're referring to some other enigma?
[Vincent can have kind of a one-track mind sometimes.]
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[ A pause, as he rummages through his pockets for a cigarette and lighter. ]
So people get brought here with the promise of a wish coming true. All they need to do is cooperate, cuddle up a bit, and boom. Wish granted.
[ A flick of his thumb, flame sparking to life from his lighter as he tucks a cigarette between his teeth. ]
So they can do that for every single one of us, alter the past, change reality based on our desires... but can't power their city?
[ The cigarette is lit, and he takes a drag from it before huffing out a sigh. ]
Doesn't exactly add up.
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Huh. I've... got nothing to contribute to that at the moment, but you're right. It is strange. To say nothing of us effectively creating energy to begin with. [Something something laws of physics.] If I discover anything, I'd be glad to share it with you.
[Vincent is a helper! Also he works very well under clear direction.]