62. Have Some Damn Adventures

Jason experiments with recording crystals to document his life for his family, revealing strained relationships and uncertainty about returning home. Farrah and Gary interrupt, and Jason introduces them to the recording before shelving it, noting his distrust of authority despite the knowledge goddess’s assurances.

As the group discusses recent training changes, Jason mentions keeping the device that might send him home and outlines family history that motivates his independent streak. Vincent arrives, and Jason offers refreshments from his inventory.

Vincent reports a problem with Jason’s Adventure Society badge: the paired tracking stone cannot detect Jason’s aura. Jason identifies the cause as an out-of-town ability granting immunity to identification and tracking. Satisfied it’s not interference, Vincent finalizes Jason’s membership and issues his badge.

Vincent explains rank and star systems: Jason is iron rank with one star; stars reflect judgment and determine contract complexity. Two-star members can handle investigations and lead one-star expeditions; three-star members manage political consequences. Farrah and Gary are two-star, having missed a promotion after the Vane contract.

Vincent outlines promotion processes and how standards tighten at higher power tiers, often dropping a star after rank-ups. With the formalities complete, Gary urges Jason to head to the jobs hall and start taking contracts, pushing Jason toward his first official adventures.