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[velutinous]

[ Cassandra read the message, retrieved the items given to her, and promptly stared out at the farm she would now call home. This was a far cry from what she was used to - the lavish estates and the mountains of wealth and influence her family sat on for centuries. But for a woman so out of place in her finely tailored clothes and obvious air of confidence around her... she did not seem overly alarmed.

Mingling with the lower class was not beyond her - but back home she always, well, went home. Here it seems she'd have to get her hands dirty and that is not something she is used to. Thankfully, she has ways of remedying that.

The video turns on after a little bit of trouble. Technology this advanced is also far beyond her realm of knowledge but it comes to her eventually. On the screen is a smiling woman - cleaner perhaps than she should be given how long she's actually been around the farm. ]

Good afternoon everyone! My name is Cassandra and I am but a humble woman seeking some aid on this newly acquired farm of mine. You see - I do not know much in the way of farming, but I am very willing to learn! If someone could please [ She bats her eyes here, smiles a little wider and seems genuinely sincere in her request and pleading. ] assist me in removing some of the larger rocks and debris from around my home I would greatly appreciate it. Surely there are people strong enough that such an endeavor would be nothing for them!

I do not have much in the way of gold just yet, but I am more than willing to return the favor in other ways. [ A wink. ]

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[strikecommand]

Like I said, no need.

[He already knows this isn't going to be an issue for him, so he's happy enough to do it for free. Jack waits an hour or so, not wanting to be seen as rushing over before he makes his way to the address.

There is a big blonde guy heading up the driveway, hand raised in greeting.]

Anyone home?

[velutinous]

[ Listen, Jack. You might not be all in for her initial offer - but she's going to have to do something. Because if there's something she's learned in her life it's that people don't just do things for free.

At the very least, she can make him, like, lemonade or something? Even her rich bitch ass can manage that.

Luckily, Cassandra hasn't moved from her spot out on the porch of her new home. She's still got her jpad out because she's still trying to convince people to come over — or, you know, whatever. So when he strolls up it isn't hard to miss her.

Isn't hard to miss him either. God damn. ]

There certainly is. You must be Jack.

[strikecommand]

That's me. Jack Morrison.

[He approaches accordingly, extending a hand for her to shake as he invites himself up the stairs. Jack is all military professionalism and his handshake is well-practiced and firm.]

Anywhere in particular you'd like me to start?

[velutinous]

A pleasure. Cassandra Velvet. [ Handshakes aren't really meant for greetings where she's from — they're more for deals. Shady deals. She takes it though, once her brain processes what's happening and nods. ]

There are a few particularly large boulders hindering any further progress down to the left of the broken greenhouse. If you could get those out of the way, I would be grateful.

[ A beat. ] Any advice on general farm life would be appreciated as well, if you have any.

[strikecommand]

Sure.

[He seems completely undaunted by the fact that they are particularly large boulders, nodding in an agreeable fashion before he starts to head around back. Jack doesn't ask for any equipment, merely sizes up the rocks when he sees them.]

Do I look like someone who has some?

[Genuinely asking.]

[velutinous]

[ She shrugs. ]

Chances are high that you know more than I do. Seeing as I know approximately nothing in regards to farming - it's not really something I've done before. Or thought about doing.

Figured it couldn't hurt to ask.

[strikecommand]

Might be true.

[Jack might be trying not to disclose the fact that he grew up on a farm, at least not right away. He's still trying to figure out how much he remembers about it, after being a soldier for almost as long.

For now, there are rocks to focus on. They don't look to be beyond his capabilities, but some of them are embedded in the ground. He might need to do some digging, first.]

You got a shovel?