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WAG.... Murphy has moved on
Mr. Death:
--- Quote from: groinkick on June 14, 2018, 07:13:38 PM ---I haven't read Aftermath. She was offered it by Odin or something?
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After the whole situation is sorted out, an impressed Gard approaches Murphy and offers her a job, and Murphy gives her a firm no.
--- Quote from: raidem on June 14, 2018, 07:23:00 PM ---I don't think she rejected that exact offer. It was an offer that was left on the table. We don't know what Murphy chose, except we do know that it appears since she was indeed injured that she hasn't yet taken the offer up.
Gard offered it to Murphy. So it does seem that it is something in play, at least plausible.
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Nope, Murphy is pretty clear about rejecting the offer.
--- Quote ---Gard nodded, her eyes steady, and she looked back at the warehouse again. “There’s another position you might consider. Monoc Securities is always hiring. My boss is always pleased to find those with the proper”—she pursed her lips—“frame of mind. Considering your experience and skill set, I think you could do very well as one of our security consultants.”
“And work for guys like Marcone?” I asked.
“You should bear in mind that this is the second such incursion of the fomor,” Gard said in a level voice. “And there have been a half-dozen others nosing at the city in the last eight months alone. All of them have been turned away, courtesy of Marcone.”
“He’s swell,” I said.
“He keeps his word,” Gard replied, “which puts him a step above most of your own superiors, in my opinion. Like him or not, he has defended this city. It’s no minor thing.”
“Every predator defends its territory,” I said. “Pass.”
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raidem:
Nicely done. Except, you deliberately left out this from the exchange:
--- Quote ---Her eyes glittered with amusement, and she shook her head. “Vadderung would definitely find you interesting. You’ve even got the hair for it. Don’t be surprised if you get a call sometime.” “It’s a free country,” I said. “Is there anything else?”
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Does it go on though that Gard leaves it out there as a standing offer? I mean, Murphy can change her mind. I don't think she would accept a consulting job but in my minds eye I could see a non consulting valkyrie job.
So a job is left on the table. The job Odin may have in mind isn't spelled out except that Gard believes Vadderung would find Murphy interesting. And before we start arguing more, this is about "that exact offer" being in reference to Groinkick's statement regarding Murphy's fitness to be a Valkyrie and it isn't the 'exact offer' of being a security consultant as Groinkick didn't suggest that and which I didn't say Murphy had rejected. I argued Murphy was open to an offer from Vadderung and it seems she is indeed at least to the phone call.
groinkick:
Seems to be she is turned off because of whom she might have to work for, like Marcone. If she's given the option of choosing who she works with it may change her mind. But looks like she's interested in making her own Choices which makes her a lot like Harry.
Mr. Death:
I don't think it matters if Gard's offer is still on the table. Murphy said no, and Gard's follow up didn't change that. Murphy seems keen to just move on and finish the conversation.
raidem:
We aren't talking now only about Gard's offer. We are talking about whatever potentiality Odin may have regarding Murphy. Gard thinks it likely Vadderung has an interest in Murphy and will get in touch. Jim wrote it and had Gard say it. I think there will be follow up on this.
Gard's offer about security consultant was pretty much refused by Murphy. I agree. Where I differ from you is that the next part of the exchange leaves open Odin contacting Murphy which leads one to speculate about some 'job' that is planned.
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