Invasion of the Anzens

[tailsofwoe]

Who: Some Anzens & you
When: July 29
Where: Dorms
What: just friendly people being good neighbors
Warnings: N/A

[ Knock knock, open up, there is some number of Anzens at your door.

A pretty lady in sky blue smiles and waves. ]

Good evening. Hopefully this isn't a bad time? Enough time has passed that we figured it was a good idea to check in and make proper introductions.

You'll have to forgive the lack of housewarming gift. We're a bit shorthanded at the moment, which I'm sure you can relate to.

[ From behind her peers a perfectly average guy with tousled hair dressed in sky blue slacks. He gives a friendly wave! ]

We did think about it, though.

[ GIVE BROWNIE POINTS ]

Comments

[gamboler]

Not to mention, nothing comes for free, either. If our team were to help yours, what can you offer Kai-un in return?

[ Ah, he feels right at home, negotiating a deal like this. He's leaning into it way too eagerly. ]

[ordimame]

[loathe as he may be to admit it. . . so does Edamura]

That hasn't been decided yet. But rest assured that we wouldn't expect you to give without receiving in return.

[in his experience. . . those kinds of relationships are a lot more stable than relationships formed on nothing but pure goodwill]

[gamboler]

[ The same goes for Aventurine as well. When relationships rely on transactions, they're easier to understand, interpret, and control. Everyone knows what to expect, and nothing is given away for free.

A small smile. ]

Then shall I look forward to an updated offer, once you've had a chance to deliberate further? I'll need to confer with my team as well. I don't speak for all of us, and I'd like to hear their thoughts.

[ordimame]

[and when someone stabs you in the back. . . then at least you're not surprised]

Foxglove and I don't speak for the rest of our class, either. We'll also need time to confer.

But if you keep us in mind until then. . . we'll do the same for you.