Inbox [cerealia]
Apr. 30th, 2015 02:27 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
cardboard_journalism"Sss, sss, sss.
You've reached the desk of Myriam Scuttlebutt.
If you're calling to submit a story to the Cerealia Times, please press 1.
If you're calling to inquire about employment with the Cerealia Times, please press 2.
If you're calling to make a complaint about a story in the Cerealia Times, you are free to hang up. Complaints will only be accepted as submitted letters to the editor, delivered in physical form.
If you're calling for any other reason, please leave a message after the beep."
[boop]
[if 1 is pressed]
"You've reached the extension for submitting a story to the Cerealia Times. Please describe your story after the beep. For reference, please include your name and contact information. You may also make your tip anonymously, or ask for anonymity. As a source, your anonymity is protected by law, and will not be revealed without your express permission.
Kahk-kahk... Keep in mind, you cannot be financially compensated for information you provide, for reason of journalistic ethics. ...no, really, journalists aren't supposed to do that."
[boop]
[if 2 is pressed]
"The Cerealia Times is in need of correspondents, reporters, photojournalists, and delivery personnel.
Correspondent: you are expected to respond to stories that break out in an assigned section of Cerealia, report the information at the scene, interview witnesses, and supply written stories. Mild literacy is required.
Reporters: you are expected to actively pursue assigned stories and conduct related interviews in a timely manner. Mild interpersonal skills a plus, but not essential. With approval, you will be free to investigate your own stories.
Photojournalists: you are expected to record newsworthy events on film. This may require taking shots under suboptimal conditions.
Delivery personnel: you are expected to transport, unload, and fold bundles of newspaper around Cerealia.
All of these jobs take long hours and are very demanding... but they're worth it. --Except for the delivery job, that's just busywork. Sss, sss!
Leave your contact information, desired post, and brief description of your experience, if any!"
[boop]
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You've reached the desk of Myriam Scuttlebutt.
If you're calling to submit a story to the Cerealia Times, please press 1.
If you're calling to inquire about employment with the Cerealia Times, please press 2.
If you're calling to make a complaint about a story in the Cerealia Times, you are free to hang up. Complaints will only be accepted as submitted letters to the editor, delivered in physical form.
If you're calling for any other reason, please leave a message after the beep."
[boop]
[if 1 is pressed]
"You've reached the extension for submitting a story to the Cerealia Times. Please describe your story after the beep. For reference, please include your name and contact information. You may also make your tip anonymously, or ask for anonymity. As a source, your anonymity is protected by law, and will not be revealed without your express permission.
Kahk-kahk... Keep in mind, you cannot be financially compensated for information you provide, for reason of journalistic ethics. ...no, really, journalists aren't supposed to do that."
[boop]
[if 2 is pressed]
"The Cerealia Times is in need of correspondents, reporters, photojournalists, and delivery personnel.
Correspondent: you are expected to respond to stories that break out in an assigned section of Cerealia, report the information at the scene, interview witnesses, and supply written stories. Mild literacy is required.
Reporters: you are expected to actively pursue assigned stories and conduct related interviews in a timely manner. Mild interpersonal skills a plus, but not essential. With approval, you will be free to investigate your own stories.
Photojournalists: you are expected to record newsworthy events on film. This may require taking shots under suboptimal conditions.
Delivery personnel: you are expected to transport, unload, and fold bundles of newspaper around Cerealia.
All of these jobs take long hours and are very demanding... but they're worth it. --Except for the delivery job, that's just busywork. Sss, sss!
Leave your contact information, desired post, and brief description of your experience, if any!"
[boop]
[action thread continuations can go here too!]
[1] voice;
Date: 2015-06-14 08:47 am (UTC)[1] voice;
Date: 2015-06-15 03:22 am (UTC)Re: [1] voice;
Date: 2015-06-15 03:49 am (UTC)Also, is Andy the dog? If so, I need to know if he speaks English. Or 'Cerealian'.
[1] voice;
Date: 2015-06-15 03:51 am (UTC)And Andy's the dog but we've trained him so he can definitely speak English.
Re: [1] voice;
Date: 2015-06-15 03:57 am (UTC)... [...wait a sec, something's wrong here!]
...Uh... hold on, is this Shiho person... you?
no subject
Date: 2015-06-16 06:57 am (UTC)Yes, please! I'm not old enough to be "Mrs. Briefs" yet. [...yes she is. A woman can dream.] ... do you mind if I ask you about the box, Myriam?
no subject
Date: 2015-06-16 07:11 am (UTC)I see... your curiosity about the box grows stronger. Sss, sss, sss!
Y'see, I'm not just the editor, I'm also a reporter. And I'm not just a reporter, I'm an undercover reporter! This box protects my identity. With it, I am one with the shadows. Observing everything, missing nothing. The inside of this box is like a black hole... from which no scoop escapes!
no subject
Date: 2015-06-16 07:19 am (UTC)No scoop, huh.
[Her confusion melts away and she snaps her fingers, understanding making her smile.]
Oh, I get it! It's like a mobile hiding place, right? No one suspects a box!
no subject
Date: 2015-06-16 07:42 am (UTC)That, too! Just crouch down, it's an instant hiding spot.
voice;
Date: 2015-06-16 10:26 am (UTC)Don't think badly of Athena for it... she's got a good heart. Better than most of us.
voice;
Date: 2015-06-16 10:31 am (UTC)We're from the same world, you know. Los Angeles, 2027. We knew each other before coming here to Cerealia, even!
voice;
Date: 2015-06-16 10:36 am (UTC)[ Somehow that's the first thought that pops to Ryuko's head. ]
voice; [1/2]
Date: 2015-06-16 10:42 am (UTC)[she barked back at Ryuko. SHOCKED!!]
S-shut up! She's seen nothing!
voice;
Date: 2015-06-16 10:42 am (UTC)[SLIGHT PAUSE]
...and even IF she had, who cares?! She'd never blow my cover! I trust Athena!
voice;
Date: 2015-06-16 10:48 am (UTC)[ Like that one time she blurted out Yata having a crush on Saya, yes... that ship literally went down. ]
But I'm her best friend. Does that mean you don't trust me?
voice;
Date: 2015-06-16 10:54 am (UTC)[no elaboration on that]
--Anyway, if you want to move up on my trust-o-meter, you could start by providing a few more stories for me! Well? Howabout it?
voice;
Date: 2015-06-16 11:01 am (UTC)... [ Look, she IS kind of curious to see what's underneath the box. ]
I'll bite, but no promises. What kinda story ya after?
voice;
Date: 2015-06-16 11:12 am (UTC)Also, if you see any fights occurring in public places, maybe started by that Nui-woman. That'd also be pretty newsworthy!
Any other crimes or accidents, too. Did you check my recent edition? Sss, sss, sss!
voice;
Date: 2015-06-16 11:21 am (UTC)[ And the less said about Harime the better. ]
Re: voice;
Date: 2015-06-16 11:28 am (UTC)voice;
Date: 2015-06-16 12:52 pm (UTC)Re: voice;
Date: 2015-06-16 07:56 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2015-06-17 04:51 am (UTC)[1] voice;
Date: 2015-06-17 06:13 am (UTC)[Also yes, that's totally her. She doesn't even bother to deny it.]
Wow! You really are good!
[1] voice;
Date: 2015-06-17 06:53 am (UTC)[never miss a chance to gloat at small victories]
Actually, while I've got you on the phone, someone suggested I interview you! Is it true you are a, quote: "local detective," with your own business?