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[virtuosital]

Um, hello! I'd like some advice. I would have made this anonymous but I know even less about working these devices than I do about my smartphone from home, so I'm sorry about that! I feel like advice is better given in anonymity.

Say you're starting a new form of employment in a new place, and the air around the job is ... a little unsavory. Do you start working without telling anyone, to have a better understanding and personal take on the work itself, or try to come to an understanding of the position with your peers first? I don't think anything is specifically dangerous, it's more of a historical morality issue.

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[meds4sale]

A noble endeavor indeed.

I would suggest that, if you wish to avoid the stigma and unwarranted assumptions, strictly advertise yourself as a dancer, and place emphasis on feats of artistry and athleticism.

Having a bodyguard of sorts may also be beneficial, especially in the case of clientèle who are not cowed by things such as boundaries.

[virtuosital]

That's excellent advice, thank you. A lot of it does boil down to how I advertise when it comes to providing a service...

I am relatively adept with some ranged weaponry, though I don't have anything actually dangerous with me, so that's not a bad idea. Do you know anyone I could ask?

[meds4sale]

I do not think it is uncommon to carry a weapon in this place, given how dangerous things are.

Still, I imagine you would not have it on you at all times.

Unfortunately I am not well-acquainted with anyone here. There are many who seem well-meaning but then again, I have met many who are very good at seeming all sorts of things.

You mentioned you have friends here no? Perhaps one or two of them could accompany you; even just having another person around would be good for dissuading the less scrupulous sorts.

i didn't disappear for four days due to work, promise, >_>;

[virtuosital]

No, I guess not... But I could aim to carry something with more regularity. Maybe I should look into a blacksmith...

I do-- an upperclassman and..., an acquaintance by way of my father's work. It's difficult to call him a friend, since I think he'd get mad at me if I did, but he'd also probably escort me if I asked. He's a little complicated? But the point is I'm trying to not inconvenience either of them... Not to say I think they'd feel inconvenienced by me asking for their help, just that I'd like to handle myself without them having to keep an eye on me.

no worries, work can do that to a person

[meds4sale]

It does not have to be a permanent arrangement. More a matter of friends helping one another while you all get your footing. As you come to know other people and can discern who you can and cannot entrust with such matters, then you can minimize your reliance on them.

That is what friends do, is it not?

[virtuosital]

You're very right. I think it might be best for all involved parties if I sought a weapon to at least have handy, regardless. In a world as dangerous as this, it certainly can't hurt to be prepared.

[meds4sale]

No, it could not. Even something small and easy to conceal would be good to carry on your person.

[virtuosital]

I'll look into one... Unfortunately the weaponry I'm most familiar with are... not small or easily concealable, but maybe I can attempt to shift that.