2nd Record ｢A Job Worth Doing｣

[guiding_starlight]

[ Phone : Drone Filter ]

Good afternoon, Mayfield. My name is Nanoha Takamachi, and I am a recent arrival here. You will find "Nanoha Kurenai" on all official documents and signs, I ask that you please disregard that change. [ This town can do a lot of things, but she has some pride in her family name. What would they think, back home, if they heard her giving it up so easily?

Clearing her throat, she moves on with her announcement. ] I wanted to introduce myself, as it seems this town has seen fit to place me in the position of guidance counselor at the high school — or that I will be once it opens its doors once more. [ Talk about timing. Coming in right when summer vacation had started. ] While I've learned that the work is largely optional, I will say that I have no intention of closing my doors to anyone who might need some advice, or maybe just someone to talk to.

If you are curious about my qualifications, let me just say that I have acted as instructor and mentor to many mages of all ages, and I find the personal approach to function the best. How can anyone focus on improving themselves if they carry a heavy heart around with them?

I know things can be rather difficult here, and for right now, lending my ear like this is the least of what I want to do for you. [ Her voice is soft, cheery, reassuring. ] This offer is not limited to students, or school hours. While I cannot promise I will always be available at a moment's notice, I will do my best to make the time.

[ And here is where her tone loses some of its strength, her sentimental nature bubbling to the surface. ] I have one more thing to add. To those who are friends with my daughter, Vivio, and my dearest friends Fate and Hayate, I want to personally thank each of you for lending them your strength during a time in which I could not. [ Like the flip of a switch (or the flick of a tear from the corner of her eye), the cheery vibe returns. ] There might not be any way I can repay you, but I'm quite confident my family's baking recipes will give me a leg-up as I try!

Oops, I think I've talked long enough. I look forward to speaking more with you all. Keep your chins up, everyone, and have a good day!


((ooc: Just so you know, Nanoha is not affected by the Father's Day event!))

Comments

[silvergoldengun]

Sounds like you're looking forward to starting your new job, Nano-chan. [ A complete stranger who sounds very cheerful speaking on the other end. ]

[guiding_starlight]

I am! [ Not bothered by the nickname at all. It's a minor point to worry herself over. ] I even dare to say that it's a fitting post. I wouldn't have been too satisfied as just a waitress, or saleswoman.

[silvergoldengun]

It's good that you're pleased with it, the town like to play evil pranks on people, after all. And giving people unfitting jobs would be one of them.
I'm a bartender myself, but I find it's quite a nice job, since I get to meet so much people. I'd say it's a fitting job for me.

[guiding_starlight]

[ Dimmer. ] Mmm. So I've been told.

Ah, you must work at the tavern I've heard about? I don't drink much, personally, though I can imagine that position does wonders for getting to know many other of the adults in Mayfield.

[silvergoldengun]

As there is only one, yes. If you ever come over, I can give you something mild, if you want. It's a great way getting to know what happens around the town without actually meddling into the mess.

[guiding_starlight]

Since I like to stay informed, I just might take you up on that offer, mister...?

[silvergoldengun]

I'll look forward to it, then~ And it's Basco. Basco ta Jolokia.

[guiding_starlight]

Pleased to meet you, Basco. I know I said it before, but once again, my name is Nanoha. [ Casually. Not at all correcting him on anything! She just likes proper introductions. ]

Have you been here for very long?

[silvergoldengun]

Pleased to meet you as well, Nano-chan. [ Which will be a nickname that will be stuck. ]

For almost a year, now.

[guiding_starlight]

[ At least it's close to remembering her name at all! She really doesn't seem to mind. ]

That's quite a while. You must have seen and heard a lot in your line of work.

[silvergoldengun]

Yes. But I've spoken to people who've been here for two or three years, as well. I come across a lot of interesting things at work~

[guiding_starlight]

For so long... [ She sounds concerned about this. ] I can't even imagine what that must have been like for them, or what you've heard so far.