THE CONVICTIONLESS CONTRACTOR!

Scary people want to set the world on fire. Those who don't care if it's on fire are scarier. [ ind. original character ]

[inversat]

ofseething:

      If you’re looking for a sign from god or some dipshit like that, you’ll be looking a while.

It’s a magician.

[inversat]

ofseething:

      …why are you looking for a fucking sign?

Not a literal one. I should’ve been clearer.

[inversat]

ofseething:

      Nobody listens to signs.

I’m looking for one. I won’t be long.

[inversat]

ofseething:

inversat

      This isn’t a place for a kid.

Maybe put up a sign.

[inversat]

looktotheants:

      Ah. Well, if that’s what’s best for you, then I guess I have to support your decision.

      What’s the other job, if I can ask?

I’m a personal secretary for Jeremy Briggs, of Briggs Chemical LLC. 

[inversat]

acolossalwaste:

      We can work around that. When you’re done at the Academy, you’ll have to switch to a regular nine to five shift.

Of course. I’m looking forward to it.

[acolossalwaste]

      What hours do you normally work there?

[inversat]

I’m as needed, but typically not in the early hours. However, so long as I keep clean and no serious messes occur, I should be fine. It’s summertime, so the kids are off doing other things.

I can do early mornings to around mid-afternoon, not that I’m in a position to be asking.

[looktotheants-a]

      Absolutely.

[inversat]

I have a two weeks notice letter in my hand but I also thought it best to tell you personally I found a better job. I should be able to help my sister better financially with this new one.

[acolossalwaste]

      How’s Monday?

[inversat]

What hours? I don’t want to burn bridges at my other job, so if possible I’d like to work both, at least until my two weeks is up or they can build a replacement.

[inversat]

looktotheants

Dr. Pym, do you have a moment?

[acolossalwaste]

      I’d offer it even if you weren’t an employee.

      But yes, you got the job.

[inversat]

Great. How early do you need me to start?

[acolossalwaste]

      Well, if you ever change your mind, the offer will still be there.

[inversat]

Thank you. Is this something you offer to non-employees or have I gotten the job?

[acolossalwaste]

      That’s not why I was asking.

      I was wondering if you wanted help.

[inversat]

Ah -- no, thank you. That would be the definition of asking too much. He’s real magic, it’d be a waste of resources trying to track that down.

[acolossalwaste]

      Of course.

      Now, I’ve also heard that there’s  this… Magician you’re looking for. Is that correct?

[inversat]

It is. It’s a personal undertaking, however, so please don’t worry about it. It wouldn’t interfere with my work.

[acolossalwaste]

[ He nods slightly. ]

      Sounds reasonable.

      Not that we engage in any illegal activity at Briggs Chemical.

[inversat]

Of course not. It’s a hypothetical, like if you asked what I would do if there was no more coffee at the office.

The answer is get more, of course.

[acolossalwaste]

      Great.

[ He looks over the resume, then, ]

      So, what would you do if work ran conflicted with the Avengers?

[inversat]

I never thought about it... Well, if they raided your building, for example, I’d run away and never look back. I don’t want to go to jail, after all. I wouldn’t survive.

That’s not to say I have any moral objections to work that would put me at odds with them, just that I’m in not able to put up resistance.

[acolossalwaste]

      Alright.

[ He waves the waiter over and asks for water. ]

      So. Down to business?

[inversat]

Of course. ( she’s brought a copy of her resume, updated for the avengers academy, and hands it over. ) 

I can answer any questions you have.