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[The video feed flicks on to show DeDeDe standing in front of a well-stocked bar. The lighting is low at the moment, as there's still no electricity in the club, but enough sunlight is filtering through the windows to make the scene visible. The massive penguin man quirks an eyebrow and gives a small upnod before offering a casual wave.]

Afternoon, Hinoto-Ri. Seems this city's even more generous than I thought.

[He gestures behind him.]

It's seen fit to return a little business venture I was runnin' back home. Now I've never been one to look a gift horse in the mouth, and seein' as it's here and I'm here, I'm plannin' to reopen for business in a couple of weeks. This here's the Penguin's Nest, in the Taurus District right down the same street as that pirate bar and Nyx's place. I'm lookin' to turn it into a respectable establishment where adults can go to enjoy a few drinks, a little music, and the pleasure of each other's company.

[In other words, it's a sex club.]

'Course, a place like this don't just run itself, so I'm lookin' for some local talent to help me keep the place up. Bartenders, bouncers, dancers, musicians... you got somethin' you can do that you think might fit in here, you just give me a holler and we'll see if we can't work somethin' out.

Don't got much in the way of signage right now, so just look for the warehouse with the door marked 'Private Entrance.' I'll be lookin' to remodel the place a bit to draw in some more business once we get up and runnin'. I'll be here 'til it gets dark if you'd rather hash things out face to beak. Just ask for DeDeDe.

[He flashes a grin at the feed.]

Well, that's all I got for now. You all have yourselves a marvelous day.

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i'm new in town and a little out of my depth. all i do back home is watch things happen. you could say i'm a bit of a pro. here though... i don't know the first thing about the city, never mind the channels worth watching. what i could use is a little security, i suppose, until i get on my feet. i wouldn't object to a paycheck either, really, but i'd like it if my other talents could get some exercise too.

You stick with me and I'll make sure you're taken care of. You hit that nail right on the head before. Life's all about give and take, the way I see it. Musicians are always welcome, but what other talents might you be talkin' about, if you don't mind my askin'?

i find the right places to be. follow trends. listen to people - and sometimes people don't quite mean to say things they say around me. if you hear the things i hear, you start knowing about things before they happen. it's not much more than a different kind of security, but it's come in handy more than once. whether or not you indulge is up to you, of course - music is my calling. just call it something special on the side.

Ah, an info broker. I hear ya.

[Looks like he hit the jackpot with this one.]

Always a market for that kind of talent. And if you wanna tickle the ivories a little while you're listenin', more power to you. I'd be happy to partake of both services. And of course, you'll be duly compensated for both.

[ an info broker, hmm? clooooose enough. ♥ ]

like i said, it'll take a little time before i'm back on my feet with regards to the channels i watch, but your patronage is much appreciated either way. i hope you don't mind if i shop around, though! i want to know what kind of prospects i have on the table before i commit. it's the nature of my business, after all.

'Course I don't mind. That's the nature of business, ain't it? And I'd have to be a fool to think you wouldn't sell the same info to whoever's willin' to pay the price for it.

[This kind of thing always tends to be equal opportunity. D knows the score.]

glad to see we're on the same page. however, if i do end up going through with your offer, i'll remember your hospitality. i'm perfectly aware that safety doesn't come without a price tag, these days.

I'll be lookin' forward to your next call, then. Stop by on opening night, enjoy a drink on me. We'll talk.

until we meet, then!

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