netherwork | npc || amun [ @ hierarchy ]

( ping ping ping. or, y'know, whatever your phone chime is. the face of a man who looks like he's never smiled once in his entire life appears on your screen. you may have seen him before, while you were busy surviving a storm or battling reapers. no matter. you might as well bask in his impromptu company now, because his appearances are few, and his indulgences even fewer. )

Allow me to make this clear. For those of you who wonder still: I am the Hierarchy. You do not come to us; we summon, invite, and hire. Order is of the utmost importance if you wish to survive, and time is of the essence. Do not waste mine.

( behind him, movement. if you squint, you may notice strands of greying hair near the door, though the person it belongs to remains off-screen. )

Your personal troubles are your own. If you expected us to hold your hand, do think again; there are far greater affairs to attend to, so do yourselves a favor, and look for soulmates. We've prepared an application for you, easily accessible from your device's home page. Should you need additional information, perhaps it's time for you to practice self-reliance.

I will not be answering questions.

( and the feed cuts, abruptly, without greetings or a name. )

ooc note

► Amun will not be responding, though you're absolutely welcome to react, comment and discuss amongst yourselves on this post! Other NPCs might show up!
► This is, more or less, Tinder for Soulmates o/ You'll find the permanent post (aka phone application) right HERE! If you're interested, simply fill out the form and comment on the post, and bam. Browse, swipe left or swipe right, and have fun! This is not mandatory.
► Forms and replies should be posted ICly (yes, even if it's located in the OOC comm -- you may choose one (1) thread for october's AC) .
► Another character may post in your character's stead. Additionally, feel free to have their Shadow influence their blurb!
► The application offers all the information your character needs to know! To recap: All that's required for another Restless to become your Soulmate is for them to enter your home, touch your Tethers upon invitation, and from then on, a piece of their soul will merge with yours, fortifying your Self. As a literal extension of your being, they'll easily gain access to your thoughts if you let them (or if you're careless), they'll experience your pains, fears, and joys on weaker levels, and their voice, touch and overall vicinity can become great soothing weapons against your Shadow. However. If two characters already share a powerful bond and one incidentally touches the other's Tethers, it's an accidental done deal. You may thank Naruto's player for this.
► You may have multiple Soulmates!
► If you have questions regarding the app, redirect them here!

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[ Coming soon, two useless rat men write an equally useless pamphlet about the underworld— no, actually, that'd be an awful idea. ]

What? Yes, after! Who'd be handing them out over... over where we came from? I really don't think anyone would want to go back there.

[ Like Silco would ever help someone for free. ]

Of course we wouldn't.

Although, you are aware there are likely types that might try and go out there to save any who trickle in, yes?

[ Hey, maybe he could, as a treat? No? No, okay, definitely not. ]

Oh. That's... Okay, you're probably right about that. I mean, I don't blame them if they do since those reapers were terrible but, also? I. I would not.

[ He'd be a scared little man with no way to fight what's out there, no thanks. ]

I think one encounter was plenty to cement that I would prefer to not encounter them again.

Not without ample backup.

[ Same, buddy. Same. ]

Mm, yeah, there's... definitely a "I need people bigger and scarier than me there" kind of feel to the whole. Dealing with a reaper. Thing.

I suppose the key will be finding enough funds to hire someone as an escort. At least that's my plan.

Funds... yeah... uh, good luck there, I guess. God knows I have no idea how to even get a job or. Anything like that.

[ There aren't exactly openings for weird hermits who can see the future. ]

[ A half-laugh. ]

Just find something people aren't getting, and provide it. I'm sure I'll find a niche they aren't getting, and start making money soon enough. It's not hard.

[ Then again, he was called the Industrialist. ]

[ Silco made it sound that easy but... ]

Iiii. Think I'll just keep an eye out for 'help wanted' signs, but. Good luck finding something folks need?

Hm, I would much rather make my own money, than make money for someone else, but I suppose if everyone did... I'd never have anyone to work for me.

So you're your own businessman kind of guy, huh? Then I really do mean it, I hope you find something that works out. Me, I may just stick to... I dunno, I think there were some carpentry shops in the harbor. Maybe that.

Right.

Well, when that doesn't work out? Feel free to swing by. I'm sure I'll be looking for help, just like the rest of the businesses here.

When that... doesn't... [ Silco, don't be mean. ] Uh, oh. Okay, I'll. I'll keep that in mind?

[ Silco is always mean. ]

Do. You were pretty resourceful, on the boat. I don't offer work to just anyone.

Oh, that's. Thanks?

[ Is this a compliment? Is this what they sound like? ]

We did work together alright, didn't we?

[ Kind of. There was yelling and panicking, sure, but that feels like something to be expected when a ship might be on the verge of sinking into a violent storm. ]

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Somewhat, yes. You didn't follow commands very well, but... I suppose you weren't on my payroll. It's to be expected.

[ No compliment can come without a backhand from Silco, unfortunately. He's not that nice. ]

I'm used to being the one in charge, after all.

I mean, my job before didn't have a, uh. Payroll. And it wasn't really something you could... order around? I guess?

[ Visions are going to do whatever they want, man. ]

Oh geez, I'm actually going to have to actually think about stuff like that now. That's weird.

[....... ]

You didn't... have a job?

Were you some kind of... volunteer?

Yyyyes?

[ More like a voluntold but yeah. ]

We just... kind of all were given a role to play in the, y'know, community and just... did... that.

Right.

[ He says, not understanding. ]

That sounds... not at all like how we did things where I'm from.

Yeah, I have this distinct feeling most places don't do things that way.

You must be the odd one out, then, aren't you?

I suppose that makes you the lucky one, compared to us.

[ yOu DiDn'T wOrK iN tHe MiNeS ]

Mmm, well, lucky isn't the word I would, uh, use, but... yeah, sure?

[ no mines, only a horrible tower with a bazillion steps ]

No? How isn't it?

[ Literally, he has no concept of not working, so...

It sounds idyllic. Like a spoiled scion's life. ]

It's kind of like if you don't fit perfectly into the place you've been put, then you're a problem, y'know? And if you're a problem, you just. Better. Get used to... being alone.

[ Idyllic except for when it isn't. ]

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