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ᴍᴀʀʟᴇɴᴀ (queenmarlena) wrote in valloic,
@ 2024-01-01 11:25:00

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!: network post, motu: marlena, she-ra: adora, she-ra: catra, the raven cycle: adam parrish, ₴ inactive: nikolai lantsov (2), ₴ inactive: tessa gray

After taking some Tylenol (I cannot handle an extra glass of wine like I used to, not because re-lived my college years somewhere out in the city) to nurse this stereotypical New Year's headache, I realized that this month marks my sixth month here. I keep thinking this place is going to kick me out like it has the first two times. It's definitely the longest I've been here, and while I miss the two main males of my life, I'm grateful to still be around.

But this sense of staying around long-term has made me realize that I need stable employment to spoil people with. Please see this shameless photo of who I am in need of spoiling. It's both of them.

Background: Military, NASA, Engineer, Astronaut, space-traveled, crash-landed on another planet a galaxy away from Earth, married the prince, became queen, did a lot of politics and sword battle. I enjoy getting my hands dirty. I also enjoy wearing jeans again versus the royal garb.

Would anyone have any leads on some kind of mechanical work? I'm a bit rusty, but I've retained a lot over the years, and if I can successfully figure out the kinks of a one-thousand-year-old spaceship that needed oil changing, I can most likely translate that into smaller vessels.

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	tamquam 2024-01-01 05:29 pm UTC (link)
	We're pretty short-staffed at the auto shop, it's just me and Talcott at the moment. If vehicle repair is something that interests you and you don't mind having to talk to customers every now and then. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	queenmarlena 2024-01-01 05:44 pm UTC (link)
	Oh, I don't mind at all. My diplomatic people skills are permanent. Where are you located? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tamquam 2024-01-01 05:50 pm UTC (link)
	Downtown Vallo. The shop is Boyd's, with a huge mural on the side thanks to my husband. We do good, honest work there, but I'm not exactly trained in spaceships, so we could use someone who knows their way around hovercrafts and thermal engines. You also get free rein of the junkyard. Toph always said it was a selling point to potential employees. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	queenmarlena 2024-01-01 06:12 pm UTC (link)
	As long as you'll be patient while I re-acquaint myself with a few things? I pride myself in being a quick learner at the very least. So far what I've done is kind of like learning how to ride a bike again; some challenges, but overall, the familiarity is there. That it is. It'll be a good resource to have in case something on my daughter's ship breaks. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tamquam 2024-01-01 06:16 pm UTC (link)
	You're in good hands. I've had to train a lot of people on the job before who knew nothing. You're better off than most with your foundational knowledge. If something does break, would you be opposed to me watching and learning from you on how to fix it? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	queenmarlena 2024-01-01 06:29 pm UTC (link)
	Excellent. I'm excited for the chance. I can come in whenever you're available? I'd love a tour. Not at all. The ship's been converted into a residential home, but the function to fly and its weaponry remain. It's actually powered by very specific crystals, which has been - interesting, but the rest of it is very much gears and wires and filters. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tamquam 2024-01-01 06:59 pm UTC (link)
	Of course. I'm there on Wednesday mornings if you'd like to come by then. I like interesting. Can't say I've ever worked on or driven a vehicle powered by crystals, but I'd like to learn. Now it's my turn to preemptively ask for your patience. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	legendaryhero 2024-01-01 05:51 pm UTC (link)
	Not yet! I thought maybe I should do a display case with a plexiglass cover so they won't fall. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	legendaryhero 2024-01-01 06:15 pm UTC (link)
	I know, I just want to make sure they stay preserved and pretty. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)