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MEADOWLARK MODS ([personal profile] larkers) wrote 2019-05-03 10:49 pm (UTC)

Hi Jenna and Emma!

We'll try to cover everything, but if we miss anything, please let us know!

In Meadowlark's world, rooftop gardens are actually the norm, so a building such as the one where they moved into would have these and they would be kept up by the building's staff. They would have one on their roof, as well as on their balcony. There would be a scheduled time for them to come in that meets Jyn and Daisy's needs. Since they're new tenants, this would be a part of the move-in process when they arrive back in New Amsterdam. There wouldn't be anything like a dog spa, since even among the rich, dogs are very rare and this would be seen as redundant. Most of their rich neighbors would likely hire someone to come on site to pamper their animals, if they have any. There would be other amenities like a gym or a public bath that doubles as a sauna during certain hours, which is especially popular during the months with water rationing.

In terms of security, there would be a guard at the front desk, along with staff that can bring up deliveries when needed. In fact, none of these delivery services would be able to get into the lobby: they would meet a member of the staff at the doorway and pass off any of the delivered items. However, a lot of what you mentioned would be covered by the neural implant scans. Their building wouldn't be unique in terms of this. Since neural implants contain all sets of keys, no one can get into a building in Meadowlark's world without being able to pass that security check. (It's why some of our plots have deployed unexpected parties to find out information: because they'd have access even if society overlooks them.) When it comes to expected visitors, they can inform security and provide a temporary pass to any guests that will allow them to come inside, check in and utilize the elevators.

In terms of what Daisy can find out, there's a great deal. Many of the people in this building don't have to face the same stressors of trying to get approved for a child. There are some who aren't allowed because they're on their second or third marriages - and maybe well on their way to yet another divorce because their partner wants to be with someone who won't keep them from having children. Elsewhere, Daisy would have seen a lot of people who do face these limitations. There are some who will ask about Daisy's job and pedigree, wondering if perhaps she has a rich set of parents putting her up there from another city while she breaks into a job at Vyonation (though they likely wouldn't wonder this out loud). Overall, she'd get the sense of how carefully embedded the oligarchical society is in New Amsterdam.

In terms of specifics - we suggest reaching out to some of the players of characters rubbing elbows with the elite to see if Daisy can find connections there. It'll be easier for us to build a story once we know what angle would be most interesting for you! Peggy, Loki, Damian, Jason, Dick (for better or worse on these three), Prompto, Cain and Markus are all involved with plots involving the elite. For example, she can dig up blackmail to help Loki undercut someone in Pulsar or she can find out why Jose Mercado got a leg up there for Fitz, or she can find out that her neighbor is having an affair with her manager at Vyonation. These are just examples and routes you can take! If you have a separate idea in mind, please bring it to us! Otherwise, you can also create a bunch of rumors and ways of passing gossip that she might do herself, and we can approve them on our end once you bring them here. Another approach you can take is her rubbing elbows with the staff: they'll know more about the people living there, and they're more on her level. The fact that she's down to Earth will likely appeal to them.

Hopefully the above gives you some ideas, and we're excited to hear what you come up with!

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