[ Topaz gets why Aventurine would like Penacony: It's a whirl of bright colors and lights, nonstop revelry. The trill of slot machines fill the air as luxury cars cruise by. Even with without a sip of Soulglad, it's dizzying.
Even though she said she'd think about lending him a hand, there wasn't really a question of whether she'd come. This reacquisition is important, and the risk level is crazy high. Her thoughts on the appropriate clearance level aside, this project is right up his alley. The mighty Aventurine doesn't actually need her help to pull this off. He's not stupid, and more rational and pragmatic than he looks. A master of cognitive psychology and an expert manipulator on top of that, trapping clients into offers they can't refuse.
Perhaps she's the same. Despite her suspicions, she showed up. It's proof she's as soft-hearted as ever. As much as his personality grates on her, it's not like she wants him to fail. After arriving in Golden Hour, she starts her usual dream routine of going through tasks for the following day. ]
Visitors to Penacony are required to take a driver's test prior to the operation of vehicles in the waking world. Once I get a better idea of how long this project will take, I should make an appointment.
The Marketing Department still hasn't submitted their report. It's two weeks late now, so I have no choice but to escalate this to a department supervisor. When I send the request tomorrow morning, I'll loop Jade in.
Penacony's commerce operates on Alfalfa Credits. I should conduct research on an acceptable conversion rate to IPC Credits based on the cost of items here and comparable products from the IPC.
Ding! You have slept for one minute, with four hours and twenty-nine minutes remaining.
[ The reminder that accompanies all her dreams goes off, right on schedule. ]
( a proper job starts with information gathering and studying the environment - that includes the people, the commerce, the flora and fauna, everything and anything that could be converted into a chip and used in his favor.
the family's invitation to penacony had been suspicious from moment one. for the first time they had welcomed outsiders, especially from big factions, and including the ipc - who they wrestled penacony from - is a flag too red to ignore. opal had been assigned to the job at first, but the risk is so absurdly high that instead, he had sent their most reckless, yet luckiest, asset.
it's fine with him, in the long run. a high-risk high-return job is right up his alley, and aventurine is more than aware that he's the best chip to bet on the table that is penacony. all he needed were a few demands - the company and aid of the esteemed doctor veritas ratio, jade's cornerstone and topaz. )
The Land of Dreams is supposed to be a vacation stop and relaxing trip, Topaz, not an extension of your work. ( an ironic thing to say, all things considered, especially so when aventurine is also looking down on his phone - if only to make sure that it works, and he can send texts to other people in the dreamscape, or to those in the real world. information gathering, and all of that.
he tucks it back in his pocket, and turns to look at his companion. ) Does it really count as sleeping if we're fully conscious? Well, four hours is more than enough, but you ought to relax a little. Penacony is where people go to have fun and enjoy themselves, remember?
In case you've forgotten, we're not ordinary tourists.
[ They're here to scout and assess. And sure— understanding how the business model functions by participating is part of that process, but she can't pretend this is all fun and games. ]
Why wouldn't this count as sleep? All my dreams have always been about what I'll do the next day. The only differences are mobility within this space and being able to interact with others—
[ Her eyes sparkle and she bounces on her heels as she's struck with the most horrible and terrifying eureka moment: ]
Ah! Think of all the staff meetings we could conduct outside of office hours if they were held in the Dreamscape!
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Golden Hour/Dream's Edge
Even though she said she'd think about lending him a hand, there wasn't really a question of whether she'd come. This reacquisition is important, and the risk level is crazy high. Her thoughts on the appropriate clearance level aside, this project is right up his alley. The mighty Aventurine doesn't actually need her help to pull this off. He's not stupid, and more rational and pragmatic than he looks. A master of cognitive psychology and an expert manipulator on top of that, trapping clients into offers they can't refuse.
Perhaps she's the same. Despite her suspicions, she showed up. It's proof she's as soft-hearted as ever. As much as his personality grates on her, it's not like she wants him to fail. After arriving in Golden Hour, she starts her usual dream routine of going through tasks for the following day. ]
Visitors to Penacony are required to take a driver's test prior to the operation of vehicles in the waking world. Once I get a better idea of how long this project will take, I should make an appointment.
The Marketing Department still hasn't submitted their report. It's two weeks late now, so I have no choice but to escalate this to a department supervisor. When I send the request tomorrow morning, I'll loop Jade in.
Penacony's commerce operates on Alfalfa Credits. I should conduct research on an acceptable conversion rate to IPC Credits based on the cost of items here and comparable products from the IPC.
Ding! You have slept for one minute, with four hours and twenty-nine minutes remaining.
[ The reminder that accompanies all her dreams goes off, right on schedule. ]
Well, you heard the timer. Hurry up.
please don't look at the dates
the family's invitation to penacony had been suspicious from moment one. for the first time they had welcomed outsiders, especially from big factions, and including the ipc - who they wrestled penacony from - is a flag too red to ignore. opal had been assigned to the job at first, but the risk is so absurdly high that instead, he had sent their most reckless, yet luckiest, asset.
it's fine with him, in the long run. a high-risk high-return job is right up his alley, and aventurine is more than aware that he's the best chip to bet on the table that is penacony. all he needed were a few demands - the company and aid of the esteemed doctor veritas ratio, jade's cornerstone and topaz. )
The Land of Dreams is supposed to be a vacation stop and relaxing trip, Topaz, not an extension of your work. ( an ironic thing to say, all things considered, especially so when aventurine is also looking down on his phone - if only to make sure that it works, and he can send texts to other people in the dreamscape, or to those in the real world. information gathering, and all of that.
he tucks it back in his pocket, and turns to look at his companion. ) Does it really count as sleeping if we're fully conscious? Well, four hours is more than enough, but you ought to relax a little. Penacony is where people go to have fun and enjoy themselves, remember?
I perceive nothing.
[ They're here to scout and assess. And sure— understanding how the business model functions by participating is part of that process, but she can't pretend this is all fun and games. ]
Why wouldn't this count as sleep? All my dreams have always been about what I'll do the next day. The only differences are mobility within this space and being able to interact with others—
[ Her eyes sparkle and she bounces on her heels as she's struck with the most horrible and terrifying eureka moment: ]
Ah! Think of all the staff meetings we could conduct outside of office hours if they were held in the Dreamscape!