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Pretty attached, considering the debt I'm in.

[ What, like he's going to go into more debt for a new moped?? ]

It might be difficult to bring it in, but [ ... ] I'll figure it out.

[ Trying not to sound as if he's anxious about spending money he barely has: ] How much do you normally charge for this kind of thing?

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[ Well there was an opportunity during the blackout riots to acquire a new moped with a five finger discount. But he didn't hear that from Cassian. ]

I can come to you

[ If he asked around he could probably get at tow truck of some kind but it just sounds easier to assess the damage first. Though the pictures don't leave him with much hope. The following text gives the impression that Verso might be desperate too. ]

Based on the pictures I would tell you to scrap it and just get a new one
Are you hurting that bad for joolies?

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[ ...This is humiliating, but: ]

You could say that.

[ A long pause passes before he sends another message, admitting ] I mostly get paid in exposure right now.

1/2

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2/2

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Exposure?

[ Surely.....he doesn't mean it like that. ]

I don't take payment that way

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[ Blissfully ignorant: ] You sure? I've got a pretty big mouth.

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What does that mean?

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For spreading the word?

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[ ...This guy is as clueless as a happabore on spice. ]

Is "exposure" and a big mouth how you describe what you do?

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You don't have to put quotes around it.

[ THAT MAKES IT LOOK SKETCHY... ]

I'm a musician. You've ever been to the Odd Duck Bistro? I play there.

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Then don't make it sound suspicious.

Can't say I have. I don't really listen to music. What sort of music is it?

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Good music.

[ :-) ]

I play the piano. But I was thinking I could shout you out after a performance. [ In lieu of money. ]

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[ There's an almost amused huff as he stares at the text. Good music feels subjective but that probably goes without saying. ]

Ah. Advertising.

[ There's a long pause as he turns the offer over in his head; on one hand the joolies and extra work wouldn't be the worst thing. Then again, he doesn't really want people knowing who he is. Not on that scale anyway. The thought makes his skin crawl.

It's hard when you're a paranoid man. ]

I appreciate that offer, but I'm shy
What about this? Feel free to tell people by word of mouth if anyone asks you

🎀 until i set up moped a trois log!!!

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Works for me.

[ As long as it gets him a decent discount, he'll spread the word to anyone who speaks to him. ]

I'll send you the location.

Merci, monsieur. Your services are appreciated.