1. We feel that Sniper's done the necessary work to go private, so we've set up a list of the types of athletes they can court for their services. There are a few types of athletes that Sniper can look into for their clientele:
Type One: The first type of athlete is the well-off type who's not as politically savvy, but donates a lot of money to a politician that seems like a "safe bet." These are the ones who were raised to be athletes, given the proper facilities, and generally allowed to excel in the world from day one. They're well trained to look a certain way to the public eye, though they don't tend to get married. After all, they're dedicated to their job, and they're a little boring. This means that some of them will have a kinkier side, one that they'd be keen to play out in private - though they haven't had many opportunities to do that just yet. None of them would risk going to a brothel, but they would be interested in working with someone like Sniper in private. They're not bad when it comes to the bedroom, but a little boring and paranoid. What kinks they're into would be something they mostly know in theory, rather than practice. Overall, these are the "good" types - careful about their image, and likely embodying that a little too much. They're not as easy to influence because of how boring they are, and they were shaped into who they are already.
Getting in touch with them would be a matter of networking. Sniper letting their current clientele know that they're starting out a private venture would lead to their information being passed on to those who need it. In this case, it would be a matter of them coming to Sniper because they're known for their discretion regarding these matters.
Type Two: The second type of athlete would be raised in a similar manner, but would have begun to "lash out" once fame got to their head. Known for being brusque in the public eye, they would have a series of sexual partners throughout their lives. These are the types who would have been found in the celebrity tents at Oktoberfest, living it up and trying out the dangerous drugs. They would be frequent guests at Sniper's brothel, albeit while making jokes about sex roleplay and why it's ridiculous. Yet they'd keep coming back. These celebrities are known for being free advertisement for the brothel, so they're always welcomed back.
These athletes have a lot of money to throw around and no cause to throw it at. They would be harder to manipulate, but not impossible. If convinced that going against the public opinion would make them more badass, they could do it. But there's an obvious risk involved there.
Sniper likely already has a few of these as their clientele at the brothel, but they would know to be wary about offering services in private. While Sniper knows discretion, they don't, so that would always be a factor. Getting them to be discrete would be a talent in and of itself, and Sniper's charm power may be able to pull it off. That said, Sniper's showy attitude means that they could add to their reckless image, and that may be more free advertisement for their private services.
Type Three: On the surface, Type Three and Type One are very similar, with one exception: Type Three is outspoken, politically active, and seems to be preparing themselves for their next steps in life. They're often known as the captains of their teams, and many people talk behind closed doors about how they'll likely have a majority stake in one of the teams in the future. They're intensely private about their own affairs, but they frequent social media to talk about their world views. Some of them are more conservative, but most are progressive, often donating money to causes like PRESERVE to help the world as a whole. How sincere they are is up for debate.
These are the types to typically get married and apply for a child. They're the picture of stability, so they would get approval.
To get these types, Sniper would have to build up a clientele with the upper echelon from the major businesses in town. Once they prove their discretion to them, they'd find their "card" handed over.
Type Four: These are the types of athletes preyed upon and offered a better life. The other side of the coin from the UNA, these stars ended up having to leave their families for the opportunity of a better life. They lived in poor conditions, and never had access to the same training facilities. But they persevered regardless, and for some of the lower class, they're both a walking advertisement for why this predatory behavior is fine and a point of inspiration that their lives can be better. Knowing full well that it's never as simple as that, these athletes would use their fame and power to try to better the world.
Within reason, they would be cautious about who they support politically, throw their money behind lesser known organization and they'd used their resources to help fund food banks and shelter for the homeless. They wouldn't be keen to brush elbows with the rich, and would know that any wrong move could end their career. Being blacklisted as an athlete isn't fun, and the people they could piss off could permanently ruin their lives.
They would also be the hardest to reach for a number of reasons. These athletes are the smallest in number. They don't tend to take advice or look for help from the people that would frequent Sniper's brothel. They would also think less of Sniper's career choice, in part because Sniper is athletic and could have been self-made, and this is the direction they've taken? It would show that they aren't entirely self aware, regardless of how hard they try to be otherwise.
To reach them, Sniper would likely need to partake in similar charitable activities. Their current work would be a good start, but they would need to expand that. Getting Type Four athletes as their clients would feel less like a business arrangement and more like them trying to court a suitor.
2. Among the VR fencing community, there would be some curiosity. Where did this mysterious rival come from for Sniper? They would also be puzzled about the showmanship of it all, since fencing is still a sport. For the fans who like a good soap opera and story, there would be requests sent to Sniper for more information about Alucard. Who is he? Why don't they know his fencing history? Did they fence in real life, away from the public eye?
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1. We feel that Sniper's done the necessary work to go private, so we've set up a list of the types of athletes they can court for their services. There are a few types of athletes that Sniper can look into for their clientele:
Type One: The first type of athlete is the well-off type who's not as politically savvy, but donates a lot of money to a politician that seems like a "safe bet." These are the ones who were raised to be athletes, given the proper facilities, and generally allowed to excel in the world from day one. They're well trained to look a certain way to the public eye, though they don't tend to get married. After all, they're dedicated to their job, and they're a little boring. This means that some of them will have a kinkier side, one that they'd be keen to play out in private - though they haven't had many opportunities to do that just yet. None of them would risk going to a brothel, but they would be interested in working with someone like Sniper in private. They're not bad when it comes to the bedroom, but a little boring and paranoid. What kinks they're into would be something they mostly know in theory, rather than practice. Overall, these are the "good" types - careful about their image, and likely embodying that a little too much. They're not as easy to influence because of how boring they are, and they were shaped into who they are already.
Getting in touch with them would be a matter of networking. Sniper letting their current clientele know that they're starting out a private venture would lead to their information being passed on to those who need it. In this case, it would be a matter of them coming to Sniper because they're known for their discretion regarding these matters.
Type Two: The second type of athlete would be raised in a similar manner, but would have begun to "lash out" once fame got to their head. Known for being brusque in the public eye, they would have a series of sexual partners throughout their lives. These are the types who would have been found in the celebrity tents at Oktoberfest, living it up and trying out the dangerous drugs. They would be frequent guests at Sniper's brothel, albeit while making jokes about sex roleplay and why it's ridiculous. Yet they'd keep coming back. These celebrities are known for being free advertisement for the brothel, so they're always welcomed back.
These athletes have a lot of money to throw around and no cause to throw it at. They would be harder to manipulate, but not impossible. If convinced that going against the public opinion would make them more badass, they could do it. But there's an obvious risk involved there.
Sniper likely already has a few of these as their clientele at the brothel, but they would know to be wary about offering services in private. While Sniper knows discretion, they don't, so that would always be a factor. Getting them to be discrete would be a talent in and of itself, and Sniper's charm power may be able to pull it off. That said, Sniper's showy attitude means that they could add to their reckless image, and that may be more free advertisement for their private services.
Type Three: On the surface, Type Three and Type One are very similar, with one exception: Type Three is outspoken, politically active, and seems to be preparing themselves for their next steps in life. They're often known as the captains of their teams, and many people talk behind closed doors about how they'll likely have a majority stake in one of the teams in the future. They're intensely private about their own affairs, but they frequent social media to talk about their world views. Some of them are more conservative, but most are progressive, often donating money to causes like PRESERVE to help the world as a whole. How sincere they are is up for debate.
These are the types to typically get married and apply for a child. They're the picture of stability, so they would get approval.
To get these types, Sniper would have to build up a clientele with the upper echelon from the major businesses in town. Once they prove their discretion to them, they'd find their "card" handed over.
Type Four: These are the types of athletes preyed upon and offered a better life. The other side of the coin from the UNA, these stars ended up having to leave their families for the opportunity of a better life. They lived in poor conditions, and never had access to the same training facilities. But they persevered regardless, and for some of the lower class, they're both a walking advertisement for why this predatory behavior is fine and a point of inspiration that their lives can be better. Knowing full well that it's never as simple as that, these athletes would use their fame and power to try to better the world.
Within reason, they would be cautious about who they support politically, throw their money behind lesser known organization and they'd used their resources to help fund food banks and shelter for the homeless. They wouldn't be keen to brush elbows with the rich, and would know that any wrong move could end their career. Being blacklisted as an athlete isn't fun, and the people they could piss off could permanently ruin their lives.
They would also be the hardest to reach for a number of reasons. These athletes are the smallest in number. They don't tend to take advice or look for help from the people that would frequent Sniper's brothel. They would also think less of Sniper's career choice, in part because Sniper is athletic and could have been self-made, and this is the direction they've taken? It would show that they aren't entirely self aware, regardless of how hard they try to be otherwise.
To reach them, Sniper would likely need to partake in similar charitable activities. Their current work would be a good start, but they would need to expand that. Getting Type Four athletes as their clients would feel less like a business arrangement and more like them trying to court a suitor.
2. Among the VR fencing community, there would be some curiosity. Where did this mysterious rival come from for Sniper? They would also be puzzled about the showmanship of it all, since fencing is still a sport. For the fans who like a good soap opera and story, there would be requests sent to Sniper for more information about Alucard. Who is he? Why don't they know his fencing history? Did they fence in real life, away from the public eye?
And … there will be shippers, too.