Private Life's a SHOWTIME

GrimRPer

Well-Known Member
Apr 16, 2019
1,432
Pronouns
Mister
"I had to develop telepathy out of necessity, but I'm glad it turned out the way it did. Feels as natural as talking." Umiko sipped his drink, his mind still clear despite the fact he was under alcohol influence, although it took years upon years of him getting used to alcohol. Once the connection was restored, his voice would echo within Ruby's mind: "The pursuit for a job is a tough one, and I had to abandon in order to fulfill my role as the last Shizukon Master. I still do chores for the neighborhood, a simple way to get some funds without the compromise of a tight schedule."

"The ability to read minds is something useful in psychotherapy, you could look in there. But is not something entirely restricted to that. Working alongside security allows you to check if someone is lying about their identity or carrying something concealed. As a clerk you can have a better understand of what people are looking for in case they do not know ways to describe. In short: You got a huge door of opportunities to open for yourself, and all it takes is the right push."
 

Bloos

The Alien Enthusiast
Apr 21, 2015
1,629
Georgia
Gender
Non-Binary
Pronouns
He/They
Posting Status
Irregularly
While all those jobs sounded really good but man, they were actual jobs. Ruby didn't want to do anything that felt like an actual job and they also definitely weren't going to fuck with any security type shit. Fuck that noise.

But Umiko did make a good point. Ruby actually didn't consider getting a job that they could use his powers in. He could look into jobs that would benefit from his abilities. "Hm. I wasn't even thinking about getting a job that I can just use my powers with."

"I'm also not a fan of type schedules either. I like having the freedom to do whatever I want and work whenever I want."
 

GrimRPer

Well-Known Member
Apr 16, 2019
1,432
Pronouns
Mister
"There are jobs where it's not strictly bound by schedule, like say... If you worked in psychoanalysis and had your patients, they'd need to schedule an appointment with you, so that would depend on the time slots you have available.", Umiko added up, "I wouldn't advise to pursuing doing the same chores I do, as you have seen it requires techniques such as cooking, gardening, repairing stuff, etc."
 

Bloos

The Alien Enthusiast
Apr 21, 2015
1,629
Georgia
Gender
Non-Binary
Pronouns
He/They
Posting Status
Irregularly
The job Ruby wanted probably didn't exist. He just wanted a job where he didn't have to do anything and just get paid like passive income. He just had to settle with getting something where he didn't need to like put a lot of effort in. This pyscho-whatever nonsense sounded like it required a lot of effort and possibly some schooling.

"I'm not looking to make a career out of anything. I just want to afford nice things, food, and a home." And maybe a personal ship. He still needs to buy his own ship. It's literally the reason he got into all this mess in the first place and here he was traveling space with no ship.

"Anyway, huh. This is weird and exciting. I'm starting to feel like I already know you." Ruby shiver a bit as they smiled really big. "Usually I'll chat you up and get to know you a bit but it's kinda hard to do that when I'm just getting mindblasted by everything in your head." He chuckled.
 

GrimRPer

Well-Known Member
Apr 16, 2019
1,432
Pronouns
Mister
"Actually making a career is much tougher. See J-Pop idols, they are told what to eat, what to wear, when to sleep, when to wake, where to go... And some aren't even allowed to have a relationship, that's flat out horrible.", he shuddered at the thought, and after a look between shot glass and saké bottle, he put the shot glass on the table and sipped straight from the bottle.

"I'm actually liking this as well... I mean: sure, you get to read me like an open book and I can't even stop you, but since there's no harm I just think "Well, it's not every day someone gets to see all I have! So let's just let'im be and talk for fun!". Not everyone enjoys telepathic talking, but if I do? I sure do."
 

Bloos

The Alien Enthusiast
Apr 21, 2015
1,629
Georgia
Gender
Non-Binary
Pronouns
He/They
Posting Status
Irregularly
Jpop. Right. Ruby just learned what jpop was. He didn't like their weird overworked shit they had going on for them buthe was now interested in checking out some jpop music. He honestly cringe at having a job with so many restrictions like that. What was even the point?

Ruby nod in agreement to Umiko. The amount of times they had to deal with people freaking out or being weird about telepathic communication was annoying. On his home planet, telepathic communication was the norm, everyone did it. It was more common than actually talking.

Being able to use telepathic communication with someone like Umiko was great. Ruby felt a bit, well it was kinda odd meeting someone who just seemed so okay and carefree with a stranger being in his head.

"I love your enthusiasm to this." Ruby chuckled and decided not to dwell on it too much. So far Umiko was either a bit drunk or honestly did not care at all.

"So do you know any places around here that might be hiring someone? I like to think I'm a quick learner so I can pick up on things easily. If they aren't too...." Ruby just waved a hand back and forth lazily. "Troublesome? If I don't find it hard then I'm up for it."
 

GrimRPer

Well-Known Member
Apr 16, 2019
1,432
Pronouns
Mister
"It's a long life one I live. Although, I wasn't always this enthusiastic. When reality ensued the first few times, that is...", after all when he did lose people close to him to natural causes for the first few times, Umiko did lose some of his enthusiasm, but after a while that no longer affected him. Losing someone still hurt, but not enough to drain his enthusiasm.

"Hm... I haven't been scouting for jobs in here, so... Sorry, I haven't the foggiest.", he took another sip, focusing his attention on Ruby.
 

Bloos

The Alien Enthusiast
Apr 21, 2015
1,629
Georgia
Gender
Non-Binary
Pronouns
He/They
Posting Status
Irregularly
Ruby wanted so badly to keep on learning everything from Umiko but, they also needed to have some self control and focus. "I see. Life can be unfortunate but also very beautiful. We can learn and grow from the bad times and find solace and happiness during the good times."

Ruby did sigh at him not knowing if there was any place hiring nearby. That is something that is unfortunate. "Well, I won't stress over it. You have still been helpful and kind even if this wasn't what I needed I do enjoy this. This meeting has been a pleasant surprise."

Ruby smiled but the smile quickly went away once he started feeling icky again. Umiko would feel Ruby suddenly disconnect again as they frowned and reached a hand up to their head.
 

GrimRPer

Well-Known Member
Apr 16, 2019
1,432
Pronouns
Mister
He gave a couple of nods in agreement to Ruby's view on life. "Heh, I can tell you were overjoyed to find someone who won't hold back what they think-", and Umiko's response was cut off when he felt a slight cut off happen. "Did something happen? Are you okay? Do you need something?", Umiko's tone took to immediate concern, and he even stopped drinking and his face regained its original tone.
 

Bloos

The Alien Enthusiast
Apr 21, 2015
1,629
Georgia
Gender
Non-Binary
Pronouns
He/They
Posting Status
Irregularly
Ruby just shook their he- okay that was not a great idea. He just leaned a bit onto the table and wanted for the dizzy spell to pass. "It's fine. That....I think it's getting less frequent now so that's good. The timing is spacing out a bit."

He sat back up in his seat and reopened his eyes. Yeah, it was great when the world wasn't spinning- okay it was but it was better when he doesn't notice it. He was feeling a bit better now so he are linked their mind call.

"Uh, where we again?"
 
Forgot your password?