[It takes a little time and several thuds and rattling sounds before Chekov answers the door. Chekov looks surprised to see Uhura (her hair doesn't actually faze him) and instinctively stands at attention, straightening that awful sweater that Sophie doesn't particularly like.]
Nothing, according to him. Evidently it's my fault that his potion was where my shampoo usually is. Do you have any idea how long it will take to get this stuff out?
[She yanks on a stray lock of bright orange hair.]
I don't even know if this place has someone who can do decent extensions!
The network can be useful. [He has no idea what Uhura's objection is.] Ah... I'm unsure. Management changes frequently, but my direct superior has remained the same.
[She sighs, just a little. How unhappy is she? Extremely. She misses her home, her life, her boyfriend, her work, her sense of purpose. She's not a scientist -- she doesn't have Chekov's joy of experimentation to keep herself occupied.
But he's young and sweet, and Uhura's open but she doesn't dump her every emotion on just anyone. She makes herself smile.]
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Alas, poor Uhura.
did you know her, horatio?
Do you know anyone who's hiring?
she's not a fellow of infinite jest
Hiring? There is a cafe, maybe, or the bar, but there are no jobs for linguists.
[Suddenly, the bad mood and the new hair color click.]
What did Howl do?
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Nothing, according to him. Evidently it's my fault that his potion was where my shampoo usually is. Do you have any idea how long it will take to get this stuff out?
[She yanks on a stray lock of bright orange hair.]
I don't even know if this place has someone who can do decent extensions!
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Extensions? [what are those] There is a hair place near the City Square. Maybe they could do something there.
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I still need a job.
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[Not that he can see Uhura wasting her talents working in places like that.]
One thing you can try is announcing on the network that you are looking for a job.
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Yeah, I can imagine what kind of jobs the network would suggest. Is there someone I should talk to at City Solutions?
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What's your superior's name?
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Chief Engineer Marie Delacroix. She is very French; I cannot always decipher her accent.
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All right. Thanks, Chekov.
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[carefully] I'm sorry about Howl.
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...How unhappy are you here, Uhura?
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But he's young and sweet, and Uhura's open but she doesn't dump her every emotion on just anyone. She makes herself smile.]
It's tough, adjusting to a new place.
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It is, yes. [smiiiiile] At least you have me.
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I do. Thank you, Chekov.