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an email sent to aidesdumeropide@?mail.com, early september;

[throwmoreswords]

[ there's all sorts of logistical reasons why this makes sense, in Gilgamesh's mind. he wants Mydeimos to meet the people that'll run in the same magically afflicted circles as him, he wants to have other 'altered' people on hand in case something that Rent-a-Cop Dave won't even be able to parse turns up, and he wants to show off. also, like, the app users barely do okay with the local shady organizations on top; tf are they gonna do with actual police?

that's a mess even Gilgamesh doesn't want to power through. so even though it's presumptuous and not in their wheelhouse, help is help. he'll feel better about having a mix of rich idiots and magical weirdos in one room with people who know where the pointy end goes keeping an eye on thing. ]

Guildmaster Priscus:

I would like to hire the Aides du Meropide for security and crowd maintenance at a semi-private event I'm hosting. I want to how many agents are available and what the rate would be to book them for approximately eight hours. Professional attire would be expected as a caveat.

- G.

[ whether Maxima summarizes or just posts the email flat on the Slack is up to him, but there it is. a shiny golden invitation to something that's way below the Aides' paygrade. ]

[moderni]

[The reply takes until the next day to arrive, as Maxima consults with the guild members on availability and...a variety of other considerations.]

Gilgamesh,

After consulting the availability of our members' schedules, there are nine individuals who are free to provide the kind of assistance you're looking for. As this includes some of our strongest fighters, the total fee for the evening will come to $12k for the eight hour shift.

Miss March 7th is also available in her capacity as an event photographer for an additional $5k. As she is the member who handles our social media presence, you can view our Instagram and Twitter feeds as examples of her work.

[Remarkably, he actually managed to remember what Instagram was without having to ask one of the others (18).]

We look forward to hearing back from you.

[throwmoreswords]

[ it takes less than 20 minutes before a reply comes--and that's only because Gil had a look over March's portfolio with Sampo while getting poffins together because the Pokemon unionized and decided they were all starvelings at the same time. ]

Guildmaster Priscus:

Your terms are acceptable. After reviewing Miss March's work, I will opt to have her on retainer as the event's photographer. Please put her in contact with Lycaon, the event's coordinator.

I'll send half the fee as a retainer, and you'll receive the other half after the event. Details will be given in the coming week.

-G.

text; un: neoteric | early September

[moderni]

[Maxima stares at the email that's come in with a flat expression for several minutes, ticking through several factors in his head. Gilgamesh is looking to hire private security for a function he's hosting.

This is not what adventurer's guilds are for, what they do. What he needs for this situation is an organized security force, and what he's going to get is a loose collection of contractors with wildly varying degrees of discipline. As a former military man, it's frankly unacceptable, and Gilgamesh should know better than to waste their time.

On the other hand, the man pays very well, and he's well-connected enough that upsetting him wouldn't be wise. Meropide could use the money, and maintaining a decent relationship with a man like this is more sensible than upsetting him. It will probably be an evening of easy work, and the guild members might well resent missing out on the opportunity simply because it's not really their area of expertise.

Finally, with a sigh, he drafts a message to the groupchat:]

I've received an interesting message from Gilgamesh. He's looking to hire security for "semi-private event" he's hosting - I assume this means an invitation-only event with an expansive guest list. I've been asked to provide a number of agents who would be available for an eight-hour shift, and their booking rates. Anyone interested in taking him up on this would be required to dress formally.

I can always decline, but while coordinated event security isn't particularly our field, the man does pay well, and there is something to be said for having the good will of the richest man in the city.

text | un: chaosraccoon

[actnormal]

Oh I'm already going. He's our sponsor for PGO

[moderni]

Do you know any more about what the event is? He didn't go into much detail in the initial message.

un: Shroud | Text

[whiteshroud]

So he's reached out to even Aides....

My participation will depend on my current client's wishes.

[Who is. in this chat. But client confidentiality is part the shroud package]

[moderni]

Understandably. I'll keep everyone up to date with whether we even decide to accept the commission.

text: un: trienemybest

[droptheious]

Count another one who has already been pipped for POKEGO duties, so I'd be there anyway as my field of a POKEGO researcher. Honestly, Gil's kind of-


Unique. To deal with, but nothing about him would ever make me think he wouldn't pay absolute top dollar for any Aides members who helped out. It'd probably be a matter of pride for him if nothing else.

[moderni]

While it might be hypocritical considering that we do work for pay, I don't particularly enjoy the thought of the Aides becoming an armed organization at the command of the rich and powerful.

But I don't want to deprive us of opportunities or resources out of misplaced pride, either. So I'll leave it up to discussion whether people feel like it's a job worth taking.

UN: Shroud | PRIVATE TO VARIAN

[whiteshroud]

Bad news.
No cute dress to take the painful edge off.
I'm sorry.

Text | UN: DelicatelyFrail

[life_ethereal]

[This one's easy. It gets Harumasa out of the bubble doing something, and he's confident that he can be counted on for security. He might be lazy as hell, but he doesn't hold back when it's go-time. Plus, this seems easy enough.

And, also, Gilgamesh is paying for his healthcare. So. He feels obligated even if that's Jun's burden to bear for setting it up.]

Sign me up, Chief!

We might not be fully trained for security, but he seems like the type to respect assertive or at least audaciously confident people.

It's also a good opportunity for the Aides getting their name out there to a wider audience. High risk, high reward.

UN: Shroud | PRIVATE TO HARUMASA

[whiteshroud]

[What the fuck he wants to do work NOW?]

[moderni]

Advertising our services to high society will only exacerbate my reservations.

Still, it sounds like not all the invitees will be of the same social class as the one organizing it, so you do have a point. I'll mark you down as willing to go.

text; un: DOINK!!!

[tonberrykin]

im gonna eat my weight in cocktail weenies

[moderni]

There are bound to be side benefits to accepting.

un: fuego

[fuegor]

[...BIG PAYOUT FROM A FUCKO RICH GUY WHO DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO READ RESUMES? EASY FREE WORK? HELLO?]

I'm in.

[moderni]

That's one more, then.

un: petaltothemetal

[blossominghopes]

I'm available! It'll probably be easy money, so I don't see the harm in taking it on.

[moderni]

Thank you, Lia, I'll add your name to the list.

text; un: photocutie

[trailblazingspirit]

OMG of course you can count me in!! Actually you can even tell him that I'm happy to be the event photographer and take all the best pictures, I'll just throw a fee on top of that!

[whiteshroud]

[Jun, not sure March will give a fair price for her services, is doing a quick google search on how much wedding photographers cost.

Varian and Haru, should they be in the Alley, will probably hear a loud "They cost THAT much?!" coming from Jun.

Ahem. ]

Maxima, add an extra 5k to the proposed offer if he wishes to include add photography to the bundle.

This is not an overestimate.

An email sent to aidesdumeropide - late November.

[bebest]

[ Oh no, it's the Zebrataur. You need to run, you need to hide, except you cannot. There is no safety from this. You are doomed.]

Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay darlings! I've got a pickle and I wondered if one of YOU wonderful people could help little young me? So I got a nice bow from the Goodwill guy, and even if fighting isn't my THANG, this is a special bow needed for my special work.

[No he's not explaining what that "special work" is. ]

So! Can anyone help me with it? I'd ask Verg, but his thing is more swords - so I figured, why not reach out to you guys! I can pay SUPER well.

Email reply from Harumasa Asaba

[life_ethereal]

[... Aw, heck. Harumasa does need a bit more money to get all the things he needs for his Christmas presents this year, especially when he's got some last minute friends he needs to give gifts to.]

Hey, Queen~! I'm Jun's brother, Harumasa. I think we met briefly during Pride Month? I was going to be in the drag show with my little brother, but we had to bow out of the competition at the last minute.

I happen to be highly skilled in archery and I've got some experience teaching people. I'd be happy to take your commission if you want!

email reply from guildmaster

[moderni]

Hello, Zulius. I don't have any experience with bows myself, but I'm sure some of the others will be able to help.

[they've moved on to guns where he comes from. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯]

I am curious what you intend to do with this new skill if not fighting, though. That might help guide people on what skills you need to learn.