survival instinct

My name's Daniel. Daniel Shields. But here? It doesn't matter what your name is, where you're from, who you are. But then again, I'm not who I used to be. Does that mean I've become a mindless, obedient slave? No. I've been faking it. Faking it all, trying not to face punishment. Which I've had enough, trust me. Everything I do, is to save myself. I don't care about pleasing "masters", I don't care about befriending "slaves". In the end, it's gonna be me being able to look myself in the eyes when I look into the mirror, and know I didn't lose myself. Me, obedient? My ass. No pun intended.

[christraveller]

I missed your company a little but apart from that nothing. Really, Daniel. I’m good. Or, as good as you can get here if y’know what I mean.

You going to tell me how you’ve been now?

[daniel-withoutshields]

Wasn't sure whether to buy it. 

Let's say.. it's been a long year. I haven't seen much of the other side of those stairs, so you won't exactly hear me complain. But still, won't make time go any faster. 

[christraveller]

Then I agree with you there.

You too, Daniel. I’ve- been alright. What… what about you?

[daniel-withoutshields]

You gonna tell mewhat's really going on?

[daredevilcious-blog]

[christraveller]

As opposed to open?

[daniel-withoutshields]

For example. 

It's.. good to hear from you. How've you been? 

[daniel-withoutshields]

May we all stay wrapped this year. 

[arrowarcher]

[daniel-withoutshields]

Was about time it went quiet in here.

[dancingfelicia-deactivated20130]

[daniel-withoutshields]

Too.

[daniel-withoutshields]

Was about time it went quiet in here.

[daniel-withoutshields]

Stop hoping, whining, and keeping up some strong act that’ll get you nowhere. None of us have been able to cope. 

[dancingfelicia-deactivated20130]

Thanks, I guess… Is that what you’ve been doing?

[daniel-withoutshields]

[daniel-withoutshields]

Was about time it went quiet in here.

[dancingfelicia-deactivated20130]

Do you have… any tips? I dunno… I suppose it’s just ‘stay alive, don’t make anyone angry’ and that’s what I’ve been doing but this entire situation is pretty darn frightening… I haven’t really been able to cope just yet.

[daniel-withoutshields]

Stop hoping, whining, and keeping up some strong act that'll get you nowhere. None of us have been able to cope. 

[daniel-withoutshields]

Was about time it went quiet in here.

[dancingfelicia-deactivated20130]

Oh… Oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t realize. It’s just that… I’ve seen some people who have been here for a while… You seem to still be… sane? I guess that’s what I’m aiming for…

[daniel-withoutshields]

I do hope so. 

[daniel-withoutshields]

Was about time it went quiet in here.

[dancingfelicia-deactivated20130]

I sometimes say not so very bright things, but that’s not because I want to cause any trouble… I hate causing trouble. It just slips out? Really I just try to be as nice as I can… And yeah, you could say that I’m new. I take it you’ve been here a little longer?

[daniel-withoutshields]

Yeah? Don't let it. That sound simple enough for you? I figured. "A little longer"? Understatement. 

[daniel-withoutshields]

Was about time it went quiet in here.

[dancingfelicia-deactivated20130]

Well, some of us try not to make too much noise, I suppose…

[daniel-withoutshields]

Like I said, was about time. Most of the stuff you guys cram out isn't that bright, and let's say me and those people upstairs have something in common when it comes to our tolerance of a lack of common sense. Let me guess, you're new here? 

[daniel-withoutshields]

Was about time it went quiet in here.

[daniel-withoutshields]

Sounds like war out here.

Oh, well. 

[rph-from-gallifrey]

I Never Did Find Out Who Daniel Was.

[rph-from-gallifrey]

*shrugs* Im bored now. And im doubting you have better plans this evening. Come along boy. 

[daniel-withoutshields]

Debatable.. But.. alright.. [trails off, and follows her]

[daniel-withoutshields]

It has been.. awfully quiet lately.

[finnriderslave]

I didn’t know there were male slaves.

[daniel-withoutshields]

There's plenty. 

[rph-from-gallifrey]

I Never Did Find Out Who Daniel Was.

[rph-from-gallifrey]

On what exactly?

[daniel-withoutshields]

When you're planning on getting started.