weary waiting [ota]

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09 February 2013 @ 01:22 pm

weary waiting [ota]

Martha was in a weird mood. Maybe it was the weather, or maybe it was the fact that she was still looking for a job (and had no clue how to get one that she would like).

Or maybe it was the fact that she was still thinking about the cult, and how she had wasted several years of her life obeying the commands of someone who was essentially a psychopath. Creepy.

So, she was taking a walk around the village, not really going anywhere in particular. That was her problem, she thought. She didn't really have much direction in life, besides going to the local college, and Martha felt that that didn't count for much.

She wanted to do something that mattered. What that was, she wasn't sure.

[ooc: you can find Martha walking about the village!]

Tags: martha, streets, the devil (jerry belvedere)

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god_wins on February 10th, 2013 04:05 am (UTC)

Lucifer, who was dressed in a very nice suit, just so happened to be out on the street in front of his pub putting up a new 'help wanted' sign in the window. He was humming a happy, catchy tune as he did so.

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cultless on February 10th, 2013 12:18 pm (UTC)

She looked over at the man putting up the sign, curious. There was no way she could work at a pub. Could she?

What the hell, right?

She walked over to him.

"Hello," she said, in what she hoped was a warm and friendly voice. "I, um, noticed your sign."

Well, that was probably a semi-decent start. Sort of.

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god_wins on February 10th, 2013 07:38 pm (UTC)

Lucifer turned and smiled widely at the woman, then looked at the sign and back to her.

"Uh, yes!" He said. "Are you looking for a job? I have a couple of positions."

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cultless on February 10th, 2013 07:42 pm (UTC)

"Yeah, I--I need a job," Martha replied. She hoped she didn't seem too nervous. "I mean, I don't have much experience, but I'm certainly willing to learn."

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god_wins on February 10th, 2013 08:21 pm (UTC)

He did a palms-up gesture with a pleasant expression.

"What is this village for, huh? If not for learning new things," He said as he reached for the door and held it open. "Want to come inside? First rounds on me and we can see if there's a job here you might be interested in. No pressure."

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cultless on February 10th, 2013 09:01 pm (UTC)

Martha smiled a little. This was easier than she thought.

"Sure, that'd be great," she said, heading inside.

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god_wins on February 10th, 2013 09:38 pm (UTC)

He followed her inside and gestured to one of the booths. He then took a seat.

"What would you like to drink?" He asked. "We've got some great beer, decent wine, a bunch of mixed stuff and then all the fun non-alcoholic stuff too."

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cultless on February 10th, 2013 09:48 pm (UTC)

Martha sat down opposite from him.

"Oh, I don't know--I mean, maybe just a beer would be good," she replied with a little shrug. "Thanks."

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god_wins on February 10th, 2013 09:55 pm (UTC)

"I like your style." He said to her with a grin.

Lucifer signaled one of the servers for two beers.

"Alright," He said as they waited. "Now, I've got a couple openings, actually. There's the bar, of course, then some servers. A hostess. Thinking about maybe getting a general manager and then I'm looking at maybe hiring someone as an event co-ordinator."

He could also make up other positions should she not like any of those. Lucifer had his sights on her as having her as one of his employees.

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cultless on February 10th, 2013 10:03 pm (UTC)

She thought a moment about her options.

"I think I could be a hostess," she said finally. "I'd just have to greet people and be nice to them, right?"

Martha thought she could manage that. And it would be good to talk to more people.

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god_wins on February 10th, 2013 11:09 pm (UTC)

"Pretty much," He said with a nod. "And seat them down at a table. After that, a server takes over. You share their tips, plus you get a base salary. Pretty cushy gig if you ask me."

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cultless on February 10th, 2013 11:25 pm (UTC)

"That sounds...great, actually," Martha replied, smiling. "I could do that."

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god_wins on February 10th, 2013 11:29 pm (UTC)

"Great!" He said excitedly. "Then I suppose I should introduce myself if I'm going to hire you, hm? Name's Jerry Belvedere."

He held out his hand. The beer also arrived.

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cultless on February 10th, 2013 11:32 pm (UTC)

She shook his hand and grinned.

"I'm Martha," she replied. "It's nice to meet you."

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god_wins on February 12th, 2013 02:51 am (UTC)

"Pleasure's all mine." He replied.

Lucifer gestured to her beer and raised his own.

"To my newest employee," He said with a smile.

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cultless on February 12th, 2013 12:17 pm (UTC)

She took her own beer and raised it to meet his, grinning. This had definitely been a good idea.

"Cheers," Martha said.

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god_wins on February 14th, 2013 04:10 am (UTC)

"I'm glad you happened by," He said after drinking some beer. "I was starting to think I was going to have to do everything around here."

Lucifer had employees, but it didn't hurt to make it seem like he was grateful.

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cultless on February 14th, 2013 12:50 pm (UTC)

Martha grinned. "Well, then I'm glad I came just in the nick of time."

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god_wins on February 16th, 2013 12:52 am (UTC)

"You did," He said with a smile. "I mean, I have some good employees already, but we're getting busier, you know? And more business means more employees."

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cultless on February 16th, 2013 12:55 am (UTC)

"Oh, good, then I'm glad to be of help," she replied, taking a sip of her beer.

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god_wins on February 16th, 2013 03:56 am (UTC)

"I'm guessing you're new, then, what with not having a job already," He said.

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