4 Howls: Need a Job

[coyote_walking]

So, I'm Mercedes Thompson and I need a job. Back home I'm a mechanic - VW's mostly, but I worked on all the German cars. Yes, yes, go ahead, heaven knows I've never heard the 'Mercedes, the Volkswagen mechanic' jokes before.

I know there aren't many cars here unfortunately, but hey, I'm good with my hands and someone pointed out I could probably fix heating and cooling systems or do building maintenance type stuff.

Other than that, I'm very organized (if you ignore my room at home), I have a purple belt in an obscure martial arts form, and, well, a history degree - specializing mostly in European history. Don't ask about the last, I spent enough time arguing with my mother about why I'm not using that degree.

I'm very responsible and have a tendency to do more than I strictly need to do, which I'm told employers tend to like.

Anyway, there's my job plea.


For the rest...

Everyone at the house, thank you for making me feel so welcome.

Kyle, thanks for letting me get some of my nervous energy out by working at Lux the other night.

Robin, thanks for the muffin and the spar.

I'd still rather be home, but everyone's made it a lot easier to be here.

Comments

[coffeenspeed.livejournal.com]

Why German cars? I mean American or Japaneese are the most popular brands.

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

Because I like them best?

Nothing like a really great VW.

[coffeenspeed.livejournal.com]

I could argue with you about how Chevrolets are clearly superior, but I've learned long time ago that you don't argue with tastes.

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

Whatever makes you happy. One of my best friends drives a Jag.

Besides, Chevrolet doesn't make the Porsche 911 wide-body, which is my dream car.

[coffeenspeed.livejournal.com]

I worked on a Jag the other day. Sweet ride, true. And even though I admit I understand why 911 is your dream car... Back home, I drive a Chevy Impala 64. My first true love, I don't think I'll ever waver.

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

The 64 Impala is pretty sweet, I give you that.

[coffeenspeed.livejournal.com]

There's no denying it. Though unfortunately due to space issues, I had to switch to motorcycles while in the City.

[playsforkeeps]

Dis place sound like the unemployment line, lately.

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

It does, doesn't it?

[playsforkeeps]

...you wouldn't happen to be the one I'm working for by proxy, eh chere?

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

I... have no idea what you're talking about.

[playsforkeeps]

All I mean is, all the clues are there, chere. You a friend of Kyle's, you a mechanic...you looking for parts?

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

I....

Oh Kyle...

I wasn't, but if Kyle hired you, I bet he's doing it for me, so, yeah. He shouldn't be doing that, though. He's already done so much.

[prodigalvampire]

You're name's Mercedes? Cute.

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

You knew my name, Thomas.

[prodigalvampire]

You introduced yourself as Mercy.

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

Did I? Well, I go by either.

And you seem to think everything is cute.

[prodigalvampire]

For some reason, I think you're cute.

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

Oh really?

Well... nice to know. Thanks.

[ex-rogueinte76.livejournal.com]

Did you just get here recently too?

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

Just last week, yeah. I have a place to stay with a friend, but I hate mooching off anyone for any length of time, you know?

[ex-rogueinte76.livejournal.com]

I get that, I've always liked providing for myself rather then relying on other people too much.

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

Exactly!

[ex-rogueinte76.livejournal.com]

Well good luck in the search. Are there other people from your world here?

[coyote-walking.livejournal.com]

One of my best friends, yes. Kyle Brooks.

He's the one putting me up.