004 ♐ Video ♐ You have to make your point, but where the hell's it got ya?

[codename_duchess]

Okay okay, my turn! Hold on a second, I have to get the formula right. [A cough to clear his throat, a deep breath, a beat, and scene:]

Introduction in the form of a question or request.

Segue into the difficulty of living here. Complaint about corruption and incompetence. Singling out of specific people for both categories. Query whether it's always this fucked up.

Curious ponderment about the Admiral. Invitation to share theories about the weird shit happening right now because it's so freaking different than the other weird shit that happens.

Thinly veiled threat meant to prove badassery to other inmates.

Witty quip with a double meaning, aaaaand hang up. [And scene.]

Did I miss anything?

Comments

[megamind]

Got it in one. You're adjusting quick.

[codename_duchess]

But I still can't get over how much your head looks like a lightbulb at a rave.

[megamind]

Well, that one's actually new. I'm gonna have to add it to the list of things that aren't original anymore.

[codename_duchess]

Don't worry about it, I got more.

[megamind]

I'm sure you do. Whether they'll be original or not remains to be seen.

[codename_duchess]

Why, do you get the buttplug comparison a lot?

[megamind]

Vulgar, and disgusting. [ facepalm ]

[codename_duchess]

But original.

[megamind]

I imagine because most people refue to be so crass.

[codename_duchess]

And by "crass" you mean "accurate"?

[megamind]

No, I totally mean crass.

[codename_duchess]

Thank you for that, Andrea Dworkin.

[megamind]

Yeah, see, this is why nobody likes talking to you for more than give minutes at a time.

[codename_duchess]

Yeah, the funny thing about that? They're still talking to me.

[megamind]

Not all of them.

[ Little wave, and disconnection. ]

[codename_duchess]

And dramatic flounce #1!

[mattersverymuch]

You forgot post-altercation use of truly terrible coping mechanisms. Otherwise, very accurate.

[codename_duchess]

Yeah, but that's the same everywhere.

[la_belle_rogue]

[Rogue is grinning a little. Okay, Archer, you are funny. ]

Look at you havin'all yer inmate milestones.

[codename_duchess]

This is a milestone?

[la_belle_rogue]

What, Ah'm not allowed ta appreciate yer sense of humor with a little wit of mah own?

[codename_duchess]

Sure. Feel free to start whenever.

[la_belle_rogue]

An just like that, Ah'm back ta thinkin' less of ya.

[codename_duchess]

Awww, you thought more of me before?

Sap.

[la_belle_rogue]

Ah promise not ta think you're smart ever again, Sterling. Cross mah heart.

[And she does. She draws a little X over her heart, with a smirk. ]

[codename_duchess]

See? You're picking it up already.

[with_my_teacup]

Open-ended question designed to get you information. The new kids always forget that one.

[codename_duchess]

Open-ended question designed to give speaker a chance to complain?

[with_my_teacup]

A real overachiever woulda done both.

[codename_duchess]

That'd be true if there was information I wanted.

[with_my_teacup]

Seriously, nothing? Straight up under-achiever. Having a master plan is step two in the inmate handbook.

[codename_duchess]

And why the hell should I do things by the handbook?

[with_my_teacup]

I figured you were going through it, what with the post. S'okay, you can be a rebel. Whole different handbook.

[codename_duchess]

What, is there a formula for being a loose cannon too?

[with_my_teacup]

A loose collection of steps.

Step one, throw away the handbook. Step two, write your own handbook. It will look suspiciously like the last guy who threw away the handbook.

The barge has had too many assholes in its day. [A modest little head-tilt includes himself in that number.] Though, if you do come up with something new? I'll be impressed.

[codename_duchess]

Yeah, I'm not going to do that. I don't do handbooks.

[routemistress]

Can you 'ave this printed out with ticky boxes, love? We can bundle it with Chromie's leaflets and the new arrival fruit baskets.

[codename_duchess]

Anything to stop the parade of mimicry.

[bodilesswarrior]

[She tried not to smirk, she really did.]

That's basically it, yeah.

[codename_duchess]

[He sees that smile, Babs!]

So are you like, not allowed to have seconds at dinner until you make that or what?

[bodilesswarrior]

You're definitely not a full-fledged Inmate. Don't get the same privileges.

[mistconduct]

....I have like. Never made a post like that.

[codename_duchess]

Bullshiiiiiiit.

[mistconduct]

I'm serious! You can check!

[darknessb4me]

You're late.

[codename_duchess]

Fashionably! I'm bringing it back.

[darknessb4me]

I started an inmate uprising with that post.

[Fond memories.]

Didn't mean to. People were just more restless back then.