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[drewthetower]

WHO: August and everyone else
WHERE: Network mostly
WHEN: mid-Feb
WHAT: Two important things
WARNINGS: I mean. August swears a lot so like.

[Hello hello Kaisou, it is your friendly neighborhood bird-and-tarot guy, clearly just finishing up one of his professional readings if the fancy cloth on the table and the candles that are still smoking are any indication. It's also clear from the angle of the phone that Julian is the one who decided to get it started, since it is crooked (and also you can see a clawed foot on the edge there). There's a caw and then August just sighs, not even looking over as he finishes cleaning up.]

I said "get the phone", not "turn the camera on", Julian. Why are you like this...anyway! Everyone's just gonna have to deal with the weird angle for a bit, but there are two things I think the app at large should know about.

[He holds up one finger.]

First, if you remember earlier this month I was frustrated over everyone getting the same damn card in their readings? Yeah, happening again, but with a different card. Wheel of Fortune, upright, usually means good luck so fuck man, here's hoping. Dunno if it'll actually mean anything but let's be real, for that card I don't care.

[He holds up a second finger, and this is clearly the more important thing as he actually pauses to take the phone from Julian and hold it properly.]

Second, I have just been informed by one of my local regulars that it is Girl Scout cookie season. Her kid is selling, so if you want some keep an eye out around the stores or I can drop you the link to their online sales. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, you will soon.

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[localizedentirelyinanau]

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES?! [Pasqualo gasps, and also says,] Gasp! [out loud.] It is my solemn duty to support the troops, so...

Wait. [She deflates.] I... have no money. Darnit.

[drewthetower]

They're like five bucks a box, I can get you a box and you just pay me back?

[localizedentirelyinanau]

AYE-AYE, SIR! [She looks downright gleeful as she snaps a salute.] Maybe I could do you a favor or something while I look into getting a part-time job?

[drewthetower]

[Hmm.]

How strong are you?

[localizedentirelyinanau]

Hmmm... [She strokes her chin.] I can lift a teenager around my age above my head and throw her into the pins to score a perfect strike while bowling, but I was pretty hopped up on adrenaline at the time so I'm not sure if that's a good benchmark.

[drewthetower]

[What.

August just stares for a moment before shrugging.]

Anyway. I need to do some reorganizing of my sewing room and some of that shit is heavy. If you can lift it, we'll call it even.

[localizedentirelyinanau]

It's a deal~! Honestly, I probably would've helped even if Girl Scout cookies weren't on the line. That sounds like a pain for you to deal with.

[drewthetower]

Oh, it is. But I've gotta do it or the room starts looking like a craft store exploded in it, just with less glitter.

[He pauses.]

Usually. We don't talk about the time I did costumes for Midsummer.

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[localizedentirelyinanau]

Woah, you make costumes?! That's awesome! Do you think you could help me make some cosplay the next time a con comes to town?

Also, where are you and when should I come over?

[drewthetower]

I make clothing and parts of costumes and cosplay. My high school theater department just couldn't afford to rent the good shit that year. If you need something pleated or hemmed or anything like that, I can do. Fabrication and anything that isn't cloth, you might wanna find someone else.

[Just saying. He sends Pasqualo his address]

Not today, the tarot readings ran long and I need to eat, but tomorrow?

[localizedentirelyinanau]

Iiiii can see you're sensitive about that! Got it.

See you tomorrow!

[Pasqualo shows up at his house fifteen minutes after the crack of dawn, fidgeting back and forth. As soon as she sees August, she lights up with a grin.]

Pasqualo Trianglini, reporting for duty! Nice to see you in person, Mr...

...

I just realized I forgot to ask your name. Whoops.

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[nonmagical]

Girl Scout cookies? [Her interest is piqued. Mira likes cookies.]

Also, I hope we do have good luck. The head thing is more than a little alarming...

[drewthetower]

The head thing is concerning. I seriously hope that was just symbolic or some shit.

[Anyway.]

Yeah, so, in the States we have like...organizations called Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, they're sorta supposed to help kids learn some skills they won't in school and might not at home, go camping with friends, stuff like that. I dunno if the Boy Scouts do anything, but the Girl Scouts, every year, sell boxes of cookies. Usually only a few varieties, but ooh are they good.

[drewthetower]

[August is only up right now because Julian sensed someone around the house and demanded he wake up.

This means that Pasqualo gets to deal with a just woke up, no coffee, hasn't had breakfast yet August.

May God have mercy on her soul, because August looks like he might eat her when he opens the door.]

...Just call me August. Why this early?

[nonmagical]

I hope it's symbolic too. Symbolic of what, I can't even begin to guess.

[Let's focus on cookies though.]

Oh! That sounds really nice. I'd gladly help out, especially since it sounds those cookies are pretty good!

[drewthetower]

They're so good. Does anyone at your place have a job yet? The cookies aren't super expensive, but like. It can add up.

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[areyuuserious]

... Girl Scout cookies?

[drewthetower]

Yes. Have you never had 'em?

[areyuuserious]

[They shake their head.]

I think I vaguely remember them being mentioned in a movie I watched with my aunt once, but I've never had them.

[drewthetower]

Congratulations, you can try them now! Be warned they are at times very addicting, one of my aunts has a Thin Mint problem.

[areyuuserious]

... Duly noted. Do you know how much they usually go for? I need to be careful with my money since I'm mostly just doing odd jobs right now...

Isekai problems, you know?

[drewthetower]

Five bucks, usually. Also they are seriously calling you guys isekais?

[areyuuserious]

Okay, that doesn't sound bad at all. I'll make a note for next time I'm out, then.

And yeah, they are. Someone in the group chat was getting a little pedantic over the use of the term because genre conventions or whatever.

[nonmagical]

I'm not going to ask them for money for cookies - Isa would make fun of me for days. I've been told that I should start selling my scarves and the other things I've made for money, so I may start doing that.

[phobophage]

Ah, yeah, Girl Scout cookie season. My child is a Girl Scout so they're now doing their best to sell those. I've been accompanying them for that. Was a Girl Scout myself back in the days. Oh, right, they have a thing where you can buy cookies digitally if you want. Here's my kid's link. [Insert link.]