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.

[mattersverymuch]

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

[codename_duchess]

Yeah, but that's the same everywhere.

[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.

[la_belle_rogue]

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

Look at you havin'all yer inmate milestones.

[codename_duchess]

And by "crass" you mean "accurate"?

[megamind]

No, I totally mean crass.

[codename_duchess]

This is a milestone?

[with_my_teacup]

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

[la_belle_rogue]

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

[codename_duchess]

Thank you for that, Andrea Dworkin.

[codename_duchess]

Sure. Feel free to start whenever.

[codename_duchess]

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

[la_belle_rogue]

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

[megamind]

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

[with_my_teacup]

A real overachiever woulda done both.

[codename_duchess]

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

[codename_duchess]

Awww, you thought more of me before?

Sap.

[megamind]

Not all of them.

[ Little wave, and disconnection. ]

[codename_duchess]

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

[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. ]

[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.

[with_my_teacup]

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

[bodilesswarrior]

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

That's basically it, yeah.

[mistconduct]

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

[codename_duchess]

And dramatic flounce #1!

[codename_duchess]

See? You're picking it up already.

[codename_duchess]

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

[codename_duchess]

Anything to stop the parade of mimicry.

[codename_duchess]

[He sees that smile, Babs!]

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

[codename_duchess]

Bullshiiiiiiit.

[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.

[darknessb4me]

You're late.

[codename_duchess]

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

[codename_duchess]

Fashionably! I'm bringing it back.

[mistconduct]

I'm serious! You can check!

[darknessb4me]

I started an inmate uprising with that post.

[Fond memories.]

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

[bodilesswarrior]

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