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OUGHHHH MY BOY DAHLIA IS POPPING OFF IN THIS EPISODE.
This episode was SO GOOD! Very happy to be fed some more Dahlia lore- good food, very good. 😋
BIG YAP WARNING!
RIGHT- SO.. Dahlia CLEARLY has made quite a name for himself. He has a reputation. The Heartless Commander. WHAT A TITLE. It’s really telling of what he USED to be like back in the war. We already know that Dahlia was at the right hand of his superior in the war, along with Nightshade- he’s killed hundreds. It’s unsurprising he has gained such a moniker. Veric (the individual Dahlia was interrogating) described Dahlia’s staff as historically deadly.. so that staff is reputable? His main weapon in the war, perhaps?
With things kicking off this episode, Dahlia might have some trouble come his way at some point. The Mockingbirds are most certainly aware of him if they weren't already. He is clearly a force to be reckoned with, which may discourage the rebels from going after him. However, it could also make it all the more important to take him out quickly, as he is a big threat to them.
It IS implied that we will come back to this again, with Dahlia putting tracking sigils on Veric and telling them how to let Dahlia know when they are ready to talk. I really hope we touch upon this again, as Dahlia’s past is still so shrouded in mystery, and I’m curious as to who the leader of The Mockingbirds is.
I’m going to assume that The Mockingbird’s leader is not connected to Nightshade or Willow because, with the way Dahlia describes them, it sounds like he hasn’t seen either of them in a very long time. I'm not saying it's an impossibility, but it wouldn’t make sense for Nightshade to be the leader of this group. I feel like Dahlia would be far more reactive, or maybe even scared, if that were the case.
While I understand his intentions, it was kind of hypocritical of Dahlia to tell Sun they came here with the express purpose of gathering intel and maintaining cover, only to throw it all out the window in under 5 minutes. Looking at it from Dahlia’s POV, the stakes were high, the target was getting away, and they needed to act accordingly and quickly, which is understandable.
However, I feel like Dahlia should’ve been more open with Sun from the start about what this ‘reconnaissance’ mission was actually for. Though Sun may have objected or been concerned, I doubt he would’ve had the same reaction if he had more knowledge of the matter initially.
You could TELL that Dahlia has some unfinished business with this guy- the instant SWITCH from his usual calm and composed tone to the sharp, “get back here, vermin” was PERFECT. It was really interesting to see such a different side of Dahlia that we have yet to witness. Yes, we’ve seen him get a bit shouty during high-stress situations- but this, this was personal.
Also noticed Dahlia’s slight change in voice! I can’t tell if he purposefully changed it or maybe it was a result of him raising his voice a little too much. As we know, Dahlia has previously stated that his throat has sustained damage and can break if he gets too loud. But still, a really nice detail if that's the case!
I think Sun is frustrated by the lack of transparency over the past few months. Firstly, there were thrown into the deep end by being tasked with tracking down a mentally unstable Servant Sun, then having the infection AU dropped on them (to which they knew HARDLY ANYTHING about going in) and now this? I can understand why Sun is a little upset.
Briefly touching upon this tidbit, there was already an implication of Dahlia being aware of Killer Sun. I mean, with his reputation, it’s hard not to have at least heard of the guy. I do think it would be interesting for those two to meet. Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if Killer Sun also knew of Dahlia- the Heartless Commander. If Dahlia’s kill count is as high as he says it is, I think Killer Sun most definitely would be aware of him.
Don't know when I became such a yapper, but here I am ig.
So I just simultaneously did, and possibly didn't lose my job today :)
Very much did in the sense that I literally do not know where my job is at the moment. But, for the time being I haven't been let go because nobody else including the store owner knows where it is either.
So, I don't wanna risk doxxing myself by posting pictures but goddamn am I tempted because this is not a believable event. This is a cartoon problem. For looneytoons.
But yeah, so, I work(ed?) at a kiosk selling boba tea, right? Freestanding kiosk in the mall with full water and electrical hookups and multiple fridges and sinks and a mini kitchen and the works. Fully functional tea shop. Very important to note that it was there last night, The work chat was discussing another issue last night at closing time. I'll get back to this.
It's been showing signs of being on the way out with how business is being handled lately and I've been considering other options, which is probably why I'm not as torn up about this as I should be, but maybe it just hasn't set in yet, but that's not the point. The point is there's been a lot of shit breaking and not being replaced and nobody mentioning anything about it until I walk into work in the morning and have to figure out why shit like the fucking cash register isn't there today. So I'm kinda used to having to ask questions about big things that nobody bothered to update me on. I was out for two weeks recovering from a surgery, so I came to work this morning assuming there'd be some kind of bullshit, yeah?
So, the question I had to ask the chat this morning was:
Not a text I ever thought I'd have to send in sincerity, but there it is. Because what I found instead was a fenced off patch of discolored tiles and a few holes in the floor where my entire place of employment used to be.
And the answer? Nobody knows! It was there last night when the mall closed, and every single trace of the structure and all its contents including drink making supplies and our safe and cashbox was gone when it opened again. And when I say nobody knows, I mean everyone from last night's closers to the actual (former?) owner of the store jad no fucking clue about this until getting that text from me this morning. For once I am actually the first to know. 🎉.
So. I guess I didn't so much lose my job as had it stolen. Not by AI, but good old fashioned hands-on human beings picking it up and carrying it away somehow. All mall security would tell me was that they were instructed not to tell me anything and have us contact our management. Who also don't know anything. And later on I came across some construction workers around the gravesite of the kiosk discussing filling in the holes, asked them about it, and was told that they "weren't at liberty to say".
So, not only is my job gone in the most literal physical sense of the word, but it was taken in some kind of super secret kiosk extraction in the dead of night without any warning or witnesses and nobody is allowed to speak of it. The store owner said she was gonna figure it out 10 hours ago and still no word back.
I don't know what else to say aside from I've been laughing all day and I'm gonna have a hell of a time explaining Schrodinger's Unemployment to the benefits office.
Update that is not an update because I'm basically certain this isn't what actually happened:
My mother in law thinks the FBI took it.
Not any of the other stores around the state. Just the one little kiosk.
Why? Because she loves a conspiracy and is just a little bit extra.
Also because she was around for the massive crackdown on Yakuza-owned businesses in Waikiki (in her homestate) that did actually involve the FBI seizing stores (no confirmation of making kiosks cleanly disappear in the middle of the night though).
Still no word from my job on what's actually going on, but the most likely theory so far is that maybe the kiosk was on lease and got repossessed? The mystery continues
(also shout out to the person who proposed Carmen Sandiego)
According to the owner, based on what she's been able to find out, the kiosk was not removed legally and they're starting a potentially long process of legal action. I hope she gets to sue the shit out of whoever did it but for now at least I know for sure I'm unemployed.
Really hoping for more details in terms of who/why/how, so I'll keep updating if I learn anything.
For now the summary is: An unnamed entity that is most likely mall management (on account of mall security cooperating with them) stole an entire kiosk and all the contents including money and machinery with barely a trace in the middle of the night grinch-style, with zero warning or explanation, and ensured the silence of both security and the construction crew, in an action that was definitely preplanned and illegal, and as far as I know nobody knows its whereabouts.
So now I'm officially out of a job. Because my workplace was literally stolen in the night.
Actually fuck it let's share some photos cause I wouldn't be inclined to believe this myself. It's not like anyone can stalk me at my job now and I'm not gonna have to see any coworkers that might find my tumblr.
Enjoy the unintentionally funniest text I've ever sent in my life
Aaand a close-up:
The last remains of a once Very Much Solid And Immobile Workplace
edit: I should clarify this isn't my kiosk. my kiosk was probably taken out in pieces and most likely by mall management. but it's an extremely funny coincidence
Still haven't heard back from the unemployment office, but a few days ago I ended up telling this to the SNAP caseworker, who absolutely lost her shit and then put everything on hold to go investigate this herself out of a sense of justice and Needing To Know More. World's most nosy angel who helped me out a lot in general (in case she ends up seeing this: I appreciate her so much).
While she didn't find a facebook listing for a used kiosk (yes, that post is just a coincidence, I'm sorry), what she did find was the actual kiosk for sale. By the owner. On a reputable website.
Now, there are a lot of funny conclusions to be drawn from this, but I'm afraid it's not quite that wild. I asked a friend in management about it and turns out the listing is from months before the disappearance, it wasn't kept a secret, it just wasn't relevant. She had been trying to sell it for a while without much luck, wasn't selling the entire business, but just the kiosk with that branch included (the listing advertised that it would include the equipment and drink recipes and retain the current staff). It also said the lease with the mall was active until some time in 2027.
So, no, as funny as that would be, the owner did not heist her own kiosk. However, what this does tell us is:
She must have owned the kiosk outright, so the only way this could be a repossession is if she had a mortgage on it? I guess?
It definitely isn't about the lease being up. So any eviction would legally require like 30-days notice and, presumably, a valid reason like a violation of the terms. (this is how it works with renting homes in my country, and I've never rented a business location, so I can only guess that it's similar)
The store was not financially beneficial enough to keep. This could just mean that she was focusing on other ventures like she says in the listing, but it could really also mean that she was having money trouble and couldn't afford to keep the location.
SO. This leaves the most likely scenario being that the owner was behind on rent, and the mall manager (who has a history of being outta control and pulling shit like this, as well as harassing asian businesses and our shop specifically) decided to illegally remove the entire kiosk about it.
Still no confirmation at all about anything, but I remembered the listing today and realized it gave some additional clues.
Also, sorry to go asking, but I'm gonna slip my ko-fi link in here because both final checks and unemployment are taking much longer than expected, and I had to move apartments very suddenly (like found out the day after losing my job kine sudden), which is burning through my savings too. The job market in my region is absolute dogshit right now and I'm partially disabled so I'm kinda freaking out. Everyone's struggling right now so if you're enjoying the story but can't donate please don't feel guilty, I also like sharing the laughs.
Re-blogging the latest update, both for the update and so that your Ko-fi link goes as far as possible
I really hope your now ex-box at least gets the money back because they stole the safe didn't they? Like as hilarious and shocking as this is this strikes me as very much illegal.
The world is a strange place. Stay silent too long and it folds around you, dimming you like a candle swallowed by fog, letting your traces sink beneath layers of dust that no one remembers. You try to speak, because something inside you insists on being heard, yet the world shies away from voices that echo too brightly, too honestly, too close to whatever a soul truly is.
So you shape masks out of quiet nights and borrowed smiles, each one fitting just enough to pass, each one soft enough not to disturb anything. You learn to mute your joy, your strangeness, your colors.
You learn to mute yourself.
Pieces of you fall away like petals in slow motion, just so you can keep moving.
And somewhere along the way, your soul grows quiet, so quiet you almost forget the sound it used to make.
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