text; un: lanling.jin

[disasterstraight]

Name: Jin Zixuan
Date: Juril 3
Format: Text

I have a need to hire a writer. I aim to be bonded officially to my wife as soon as I have the appropriate vows written, but words are not my area of expertise. I therefore ask this community to help me compose my bond vows. I will compensate you for your contribution, should I judge your writing worthy of my use.

[ ....... ]

I also have need of coin. I have the money that came with me through the mirror, but the currency here is not the same. For now, I can pay you in silver or gold. If that is unacceptable, then as soon as someone can point me to a means of income then I will pay you in the local tender.

That is all.

Comments

text; un: jin_guangyao

[turmoiling]

I'm afraid I'm too busy with my own work to offer a composition. But if you're ever in need of cunes, please don't hesitate to ask. I know the sorts of labor in demand for gainful employment may not be to your tastes, after all.

text | un:wwxwashere

[weiward]

jin zixuan. i will write them for free, do not keep my sister waiting.

text; (un: aragaki)

[hoboagogo]

your trying to convince someone you'll pay them to do something for you in the same breath as your asking how to get money here

thats not inspiring

text; un: sylphid

[sylphid]

lol

[disasterstraight]

I would rather not rely on favors from family to get by. If I must get by on my own merits, then so be it.

[ ....Well, at least he called him family? ]

[disasterstraight]

You'll forgive me if I don't exactly trust you to write an accurate portrayal of my feelings.

[disasterstraight]

As I said, I have money. It's just not been exchanged for the local currency yet.

[ He has never not been the richest person in any given room. Give him time to adjust. ]

[disasterstraight]

I believe your message was cut short. It was only three letters, and they do not make a word on their own.

[sylphid]

it wasn't. it just means you're adorable. [only kinda but this is what she's going with.]

because your insistence on having something meaningful for the person you love is cute.

[disasterstraight]

I see. "Lol" means adorable. Should I include that in my vows? Tell my wife she is "lol?"

[sylphid]

[............]

it sounds like a good start.

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[afoolshope]

Just write what you feel.

What kind of job are you looking for?

lol means Laugh Out Loud.

[Sorry Fie, but don't troll a guy whose from a time that he's using silver and gold as currency!!]

[hoboagogo]

just sell the silver and gold at the market. or pick up a few jobs off the board.

but anyway i dunno any writers. and people herell probably give you bad advice

wouldnt it make more sense just to write it yourself? who cares if it sounds fancy as long as its what you wanna say

[disasterstraight]

Good. Then I thank you for your contribution.

[ But he's not going to pay you. He doesn't shell out money for three letters. ]

[disasterstraight]

Yes, the board... I had heard something about that.

[ Was he listening? Not closely enough, evidently. ]

I want it to be perfect. When I confessed my love to her the first time, I made something of a fool of myself. I would rather not repeat that experience.

[hoboagogo]

yeah it exists. thats about all there is to it.

i dunno how to tell you this, but if she married you then she probably knows what to expect already

[disasterstraight]

What I feel cannot be contained in simple words.

I am not sure what job would be appropriate. I am a cultivator by training. I have never had to work a mediocre man's job before.

It does? I see... I have been misled. Is there any way to gauge truth on these devices? So much of this technology and this world is foreign to me.

[disasterstraight]

I suppose she does. Though in all truth we have not been married long, even though we were promised to each other as children.

[ He went through a long span of being too much of an asshole to see how amazing Jiang Yanli really is. ]

[afoolshope]

That generally is the case. But sometimes simple is best.

[Coming from a guy who doesn't talk much on his own when not in text form.]

Cultivator? Like farming?

It's an abbreviation that came about when technology like this became accessible to kids and teens like myself. It's just easier sometimes, but she was correct in a way. This is awfully adorable. (* ^ ω ^)

[hoboagogo]

i mean do what you want. i just know if i came out with some professionally written flowery junk my girlfriend would just laugh at me.

you think shed appreciate it more than you just being you?

[disasterstraight]

Perhaps you are right. Maybe I'm overthinking all of this.

No, not like farming.

[ How dare you, sir! Comparing a great cultivator like Jin Zixuan to a simple farmer!? ]

A cultivator is someone who harnesses their spiritual energy to defeat monsters and vengeful spirits. Often this is done through the use of a weapon or spiritual tool.

...You may call me adorable again if you wish, but I have no idea what those symbols are supposed to mean. Does this technology come with some sort of translation guide?

[disasterstraight]

If I am being honest, I think she would appreciate anything I say, as long as I say it from my heart.

It is I who would prefer that the words be at least well written.

[afoolshope]

It's easy to overthink things when it comes to feelings towards others.

Oh. I was way off, I'm sorry. Hm, in a place like this I wouldn't be surprised if monsters (the normal kind, not us) and vengeful spirits were normal. Maybe ask around and see if there's a need for someone like that? But since you're already good at fighting, why not offer your service as a guard or patrol if that isn't an option?

Ah, sorry again. It's meant to be a happy face.

[hoboagogo]

what about if you wrote what you wanted to say and then someone looked over and made it sound prettier for you?

[turmoiling]

[Too bad Jin Zixuan has no idea just how many family members Jin Guangyao has killed by his point in the timeline.]

Are you quite certain? It's no trouble at all, especially for the sake of my brother and his wife.

Besides which, without your cultivation here, I do worry. I suppose your swordsmanship will be unaltered, but do you truly see yourself as a mercenary? It seems like dangerous work, and I wouldn't want to see you harmed.