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Perhaps the new hire should slow down…
And for those worried, fret not! Mine is grape juice :}
CHUG CHUG CHUG!!!!
Party on, newbie!
He spent the following two hours doing nothing but just that!
And then the following three next to a toilet..
But don’t worry, he is okay now!!
Perhaps the new hire should slow down…
And for those worried, fret not! Mine is grape juice :}
Hey, Cassie.
..how bad are you in trouble?
Hope it’s not ‘lock you in your own head’ bad.
....My "niceness" has finally come back to bite me. Wasn't the first time I've let that kind of thing slip by. But that was for much lower security prisoners.
.....I'm so fucked.
..ah, jeez. Come here.
Listen, you’ll be okay. I’ve got some cookie points with the higher ups. Push comes to shove, I’ll put in a good word for you, maybe call in some favors. Okay?
No, it's.. it's fine. This has been coming for a while. I think they'll let me stick around a little longer, but after that I'll either get fired or quit.
...Small mercy is that they're going to wait 'til Kayli's- sorry, Kitalpha, is back and can evaluate my performance to help decide what should be done about me. Even if she's technically done worse.
I don't need any favours called in.. I'll be alright. But thank you for the offer.
..yeah, no problem, Cassie. Don’t be so certain. I’d like to think Kayli will at least fight for you.
She'd fight tooth and nail for any of her team. Of course she'll fight for me. But I've been done with this.. bullshit, excuse my language, for a while. Ever since I had to watch over poor Aria.
Ah.. I see. That’s a decision I wholeheartedly respect.
Listen, don’t tell anyone I said this, I tried not to make a big deal out of it, but there’s been a lot of shady stuff recently.
And another thing- I expected the ‘feeder’ term to be thrown around, but not to this extent. It’s vile.
..It's the Department. There's always shady stuff. It's just gotten worse.
.....They tortured Aria.. deprived her of sleep for three days, using electrical shocks to jolt her awake if she started to doze off. That happened two years ago. They did it to her again a year ago. It's always been bad, but they were covering it better back then.
Right? I'm in utter disbelief that so many people think it's okay to just call people that. People call Salvia it too, 'cause, y'know, vampire, but not quite as often as they call Kayli that. It's a horrid mess.
I don’t think I could ever leave. I’ve worked here for far too long, it’s my life. I’ve gotten used to a lot of it but.. my heart still ashes for those wronged by department actions. I’d love to meet this ‘Aria’.
Kayli gets it the worst. It’s dreadful.
Cassie, you know if you ever need somewhere to lay your head, my home is open. I worry about you little ones, sometimes. I hate watching the higher ups pick on you.
That's understandable. Maybe you could meet her eventually. She should be back from her trip on the 27th, though I'm sure she'll have to sleep off the effects of the long trip before meeting anyone. She's a sweet kid, improved a whole lot ever since her criminal charges.
Little ones. Hah. Kayli talks the same way. I'm 29, but yeah, that probably seems young to you. I appreciate the offer, although I do probably have it handled. Been settin' up a backup plan ever since I realized I might need to leave DUMP in a hurry one day.
Oh, I’m sorry- I didn’t mean to offend, I assure you. I’m sure you can handle yourself, I didn’t mean anything by it. Apologies.
Of course. Just.. the offer is always open. You’re a joy to have around.
Don't apologize. I'm not offended, just was sayin'.. I'm doin' okay. Sorry, sometimes stuff I say doesn't come off right. Never been good at tone.
Thanks. I'm glad you think so.
Oh, don’t worry, you didn’t say anything wrong. I just tend to over think, is all.
And it’s not just me. This whole side of the department loves having you.
..so, about Mortimer. I know we’re not supposed to talk about it, but what do you think they’re gonna do with him? Transfer, probably?
....I don't know. Maybe they'll wait til Kayli's back since she's handled him a couple times already. It's out of my hands at this point, and I honestly couldn't care less, as long as he never hurts Aria again.
Yeah. Yeah, that’s understandable. Sorry- I’ll drop it.
How about we grab lunch, yeah? Forget about all this for a bit. I need some fresh air anyways.
Sure. I'm not hungry in the slightest after everything that just happened, but fresh air sounds like a good idea.
Well, you should still probably eat something, even if it’s small. Maybe we could grab a coffee and scones.
If I eat anything, I am going to throw up. I'm not hungry. Just fresh air is fine.
..I see.
Just.. assure me that you’ll eat when you feel up to it. I worry.
I'll be okay, and I will eat later. I promise. All that therapy definitely wasn't for nothing.
Thank you for being worried. It's nice to be looked out for.
Of course.
Now come on, I can practically feel the sun on my face already.
Alright.
Oh! I had a thought. Pardon my sudden line of questioning but- do you ever get stereotyped for being a shifter? I’ve seen some pretty amusing stories as of late.
...Like what? Eating honey? (she smiles, amused)
I'm not sure. I mean, I'm built pretty bulky and got muscles like a bear, so people sort of equate me to my shifted form..
..I suppose one particularly funny stereotype-ish thing was that - since I sleep in my shifted form - my roommates were always terrified to wake me because they figured I'd be all grumpy and roar at them or somethin'. (she laughs)
(He cracks a little smile and snorts.)
Oh dear, that’s perfect. I’ve seen other shifters post similar stories online and it tickles me pink every time.
And, at some point I have to relate to it slightly. Sometimes I think it’s funny that people think I’m frightening because I’m a fear demon. I don’t even take offense to it- it’s simply hilarious.
I couldn’t ever imagine you being grumpy.
People think you're frightening? That really is funny.
Definitely not. Most of the time when I'm woken up like that, I just snuffle around confused for a second before stepping off the bed or placing a paw on whoever's made contact with me to wake me up.
That sounds like a fun sight. I always was a huge fan of bears.
And- you’d be surprised what people think is frightening. I feel awful for scaring people, but it baffles me that they’re frightened of someone who slams his horns on the tops of doorframes and nearly passes out every time.
Hey! Hello!
Kam, right? Sorry for the intrusion, I’m sure you’re quite busy-
May I step inside?
Yes, I don’t mind. Might I ask what you’re here for?
Yes, of course! Just.. one moment.
(He fumbles with his pager, unplugging it and powering it off.)
There. Some privacy.
I.. overheard your situation. Mort told me all about you whenever it was my turn to watch him. I’ve been keeping tabs on Jess too. I’m here to help, any way I can. Since I know the department won’t give me clearance to. If- if that’s alright, of course.
You’re with the department, then?
…I’d appreciate the help greatly. I’ve—already tried contacting Jessica. She seemed….preoccupied?
And—Lazarus, also. I have yet to see how this goes. But, backup would be helpful. I’m not sure if any tricks could be pulled in this situation. It wouldn’t be beyond CloseKnit to induce foul-play.
Yes, of course. I’m.. simply concerned for your safety. And Nadine’s, of course. How long have you roamed this plane?
I coalesced…about three years ago. Maybe four? But—as a result my time on elegy was around that long as well. Most of that was spent…in isolation, given my background. I’ve only started experiencing everything in full nearing the end of last year.
Ah, I see!
Well, I’m glad you’ve somewhat found your way.
How.. was your steward?
They were—extremely uplifting. They made elegy seem like…a good place to be. It made me grossly optimistic about the place. A little naive, even.
That was not their fault. Nor do I think that was their intention at all.
I see. That’s.. unfortunate. My apologies. My steward.. wow. That was a long time ago.
She was not perfect either, but she tried. It’s all we can hope for, yeah?
Hey! Hello!
Kam, right? Sorry for the intrusion, I’m sure you’re quite busy-
May I step inside?
Yes, I don’t mind. Might I ask what you’re here for?
Yes, of course! Just.. one moment.
(He fumbles with his pager, unplugging it and powering it off.)
There. Some privacy.
I.. overheard your situation. Mort told me all about you whenever it was my turn to watch him. I’ve been keeping tabs on Jess too. I’m here to help, any way I can. Since I know the department won’t give me clearance to. If- if that’s alright, of course.
You’re with the department, then?
…I’d appreciate the help greatly. I’ve—already tried contacting Jessica. She seemed….preoccupied?
And—Lazarus, also. I have yet to see how this goes. But, backup would be helpful. I’m not sure if any tricks could be pulled in this situation. It wouldn’t be beyond CloseKnit to induce foul-play.
Yes, of course. I’m.. simply concerned for your safety. And Nadine’s, of course. How long have you roamed this plane?
I coalesced…about three years ago. Maybe four? But—as a result my time on elegy was around that long as well. Most of that was spent…in isolation, given my background. I’ve only started experiencing everything in full nearing the end of last year.
Ah, I see!
Well, I’m glad you’ve somewhat found your way.
How.. was your steward?
Hey, Cassie.
..how bad are you in trouble?
Hope it’s not ‘lock you in your own head’ bad.
....My "niceness" has finally come back to bite me. Wasn't the first time I've let that kind of thing slip by. But that was for much lower security prisoners.
.....I'm so fucked.
..ah, jeez. Come here.
Listen, you’ll be okay. I’ve got some cookie points with the higher ups. Push comes to shove, I’ll put in a good word for you, maybe call in some favors. Okay?
No, it's.. it's fine. This has been coming for a while. I think they'll let me stick around a little longer, but after that I'll either get fired or quit.
...Small mercy is that they're going to wait 'til Kayli's- sorry, Kitalpha, is back and can evaluate my performance to help decide what should be done about me. Even if she's technically done worse.
I don't need any favours called in.. I'll be alright. But thank you for the offer.
..yeah, no problem, Cassie. Don’t be so certain. I’d like to think Kayli will at least fight for you.
She'd fight tooth and nail for any of her team. Of course she'll fight for me. But I've been done with this.. bullshit, excuse my language, for a while. Ever since I had to watch over poor Aria.
Ah.. I see. That’s a decision I wholeheartedly respect.
Listen, don’t tell anyone I said this, I tried not to make a big deal out of it, but there’s been a lot of shady stuff recently.
And another thing- I expected the ‘feeder’ term to be thrown around, but not to this extent. It’s vile.
..It's the Department. There's always shady stuff. It's just gotten worse.
.....They tortured Aria.. deprived her of sleep for three days, using electrical shocks to jolt her awake if she started to doze off. That happened two years ago. They did it to her again a year ago. It's always been bad, but they were covering it better back then.
Right? I'm in utter disbelief that so many people think it's okay to just call people that. People call Salvia it too, 'cause, y'know, vampire, but not quite as often as they call Kayli that. It's a horrid mess.
I don’t think I could ever leave. I’ve worked here for far too long, it’s my life. I’ve gotten used to a lot of it but.. my heart still ashes for those wronged by department actions. I’d love to meet this ‘Aria’.
Kayli gets it the worst. It’s dreadful.
Cassie, you know if you ever need somewhere to lay your head, my home is open. I worry about you little ones, sometimes. I hate watching the higher ups pick on you.
That's understandable. Maybe you could meet her eventually. She should be back from her trip on the 27th, though I'm sure she'll have to sleep off the effects of the long trip before meeting anyone. She's a sweet kid, improved a whole lot ever since her criminal charges.
Little ones. Hah. Kayli talks the same way. I'm 29, but yeah, that probably seems young to you. I appreciate the offer, although I do probably have it handled. Been settin' up a backup plan ever since I realized I might need to leave DUMP in a hurry one day.
Oh, I’m sorry- I didn’t mean to offend, I assure you. I’m sure you can handle yourself, I didn’t mean anything by it. Apologies.
Of course. Just.. the offer is always open. You’re a joy to have around.
Don't apologize. I'm not offended, just was sayin'.. I'm doin' okay. Sorry, sometimes stuff I say doesn't come off right. Never been good at tone.
Thanks. I'm glad you think so.
Oh, don’t worry, you didn’t say anything wrong. I just tend to over think, is all.
And it’s not just me. This whole side of the department loves having you.
..so, about Mortimer. I know we’re not supposed to talk about it, but what do you think they’re gonna do with him? Transfer, probably?
....I don't know. Maybe they'll wait til Kayli's back since she's handled him a couple times already. It's out of my hands at this point, and I honestly couldn't care less, as long as he never hurts Aria again.
Yeah. Yeah, that’s understandable. Sorry- I’ll drop it.
How about we grab lunch, yeah? Forget about all this for a bit. I need some fresh air anyways.
Sure. I'm not hungry in the slightest after everything that just happened, but fresh air sounds like a good idea.
Well, you should still probably eat something, even if it’s small. Maybe we could grab a coffee and scones.
If I eat anything, I am going to throw up. I'm not hungry. Just fresh air is fine.
..I see.
Just.. assure me that you’ll eat when you feel up to it. I worry.
I'll be okay, and I will eat later. I promise. All that therapy definitely wasn't for nothing.
Thank you for being worried. It's nice to be looked out for.
Of course.
Now come on, I can practically feel the sun on my face already.
Alright.
Oh! I had a thought. Pardon my sudden line of questioning but- do you ever get stereotyped for being a shifter? I’ve seen some pretty amusing stories as of late.
...Like what? Eating honey? (she smiles, amused)
I'm not sure. I mean, I'm built pretty bulky and got muscles like a bear, so people sort of equate me to my shifted form..
..I suppose one particularly funny stereotype-ish thing was that - since I sleep in my shifted form - my roommates were always terrified to wake me because they figured I'd be all grumpy and roar at them or somethin'. (she laughs)
(He cracks a little smile and snorts.)
Oh dear, that’s perfect. I’ve seen other shifters post similar stories online and it tickles me pink every time.
And, at some point I have to relate to it slightly. Sometimes I think it’s funny that people think I’m frightening because I’m a fear demon. I don’t even take offense to it- it’s simply hilarious.
I couldn’t ever imagine you being grumpy.
Hey! Hello!
Kam, right? Sorry for the intrusion, I’m sure you’re quite busy-
May I step inside?
Yes, I don’t mind. Might I ask what you’re here for?
Yes, of course! Just.. one moment.
(He fumbles with his pager, unplugging it and powering it off.)
There. Some privacy.
I.. overheard your situation. Mort told me all about you whenever it was my turn to watch him. I’ve been keeping tabs on Jess too. I’m here to help, any way I can. Since I know the department won’t give me clearance to. If- if that’s alright, of course.
You’re with the department, then?
…I’d appreciate the help greatly. I’ve—already tried contacting Jessica. She seemed….preoccupied?
And—Lazarus, also. I have yet to see how this goes. But, backup would be helpful. I’m not sure if any tricks could be pulled in this situation. It wouldn’t be beyond CloseKnit to induce foul-play.
Yes, of course. I’m.. simply concerned for your safety. And Nadine’s, of course. How long have you roamed this plane?
Hey! Hello!
Kam, right? Sorry for the intrusion, I’m sure you’re quite busy-
May I step inside?
Yes, I don’t mind. Might I ask what you’re here for?
Yes, of course! Just.. one moment.
(He fumbles with his pager, unplugging it and powering it off.)
There. Some privacy.
I.. overheard your situation. Mort told me all about you whenever it was my turn to watch him. I’ve been keeping tabs on Jess too. I’m here to help, any way I can. Since I know the department won’t give me clearance to. If- if that’s alright, of course.
Hey, Cassie.
..how bad are you in trouble?
Hope it’s not ‘lock you in your own head’ bad.
....My "niceness" has finally come back to bite me. Wasn't the first time I've let that kind of thing slip by. But that was for much lower security prisoners.
.....I'm so fucked.
..ah, jeez. Come here.
Listen, you’ll be okay. I’ve got some cookie points with the higher ups. Push comes to shove, I’ll put in a good word for you, maybe call in some favors. Okay?
No, it's.. it's fine. This has been coming for a while. I think they'll let me stick around a little longer, but after that I'll either get fired or quit.
...Small mercy is that they're going to wait 'til Kayli's- sorry, Kitalpha, is back and can evaluate my performance to help decide what should be done about me. Even if she's technically done worse.
I don't need any favours called in.. I'll be alright. But thank you for the offer.
..yeah, no problem, Cassie. Don’t be so certain. I’d like to think Kayli will at least fight for you.
She'd fight tooth and nail for any of her team. Of course she'll fight for me. But I've been done with this.. bullshit, excuse my language, for a while. Ever since I had to watch over poor Aria.
Ah.. I see. That’s a decision I wholeheartedly respect.
Listen, don’t tell anyone I said this, I tried not to make a big deal out of it, but there’s been a lot of shady stuff recently.
And another thing- I expected the ‘feeder’ term to be thrown around, but not to this extent. It’s vile.
..It's the Department. There's always shady stuff. It's just gotten worse.
.....They tortured Aria.. deprived her of sleep for three days, using electrical shocks to jolt her awake if she started to doze off. That happened two years ago. They did it to her again a year ago. It's always been bad, but they were covering it better back then.
Right? I'm in utter disbelief that so many people think it's okay to just call people that. People call Salvia it too, 'cause, y'know, vampire, but not quite as often as they call Kayli that. It's a horrid mess.
I don’t think I could ever leave. I’ve worked here for far too long, it’s my life. I’ve gotten used to a lot of it but.. my heart still ashes for those wronged by department actions. I’d love to meet this ‘Aria’.
Kayli gets it the worst. It’s dreadful.
Cassie, you know if you ever need somewhere to lay your head, my home is open. I worry about you little ones, sometimes. I hate watching the higher ups pick on you.
That's understandable. Maybe you could meet her eventually. She should be back from her trip on the 27th, though I'm sure she'll have to sleep off the effects of the long trip before meeting anyone. She's a sweet kid, improved a whole lot ever since her criminal charges.
Little ones. Hah. Kayli talks the same way. I'm 29, but yeah, that probably seems young to you. I appreciate the offer, although I do probably have it handled. Been settin' up a backup plan ever since I realized I might need to leave DUMP in a hurry one day.
Oh, I’m sorry- I didn’t mean to offend, I assure you. I’m sure you can handle yourself, I didn’t mean anything by it. Apologies.
Of course. Just.. the offer is always open. You’re a joy to have around.
Don't apologize. I'm not offended, just was sayin'.. I'm doin' okay. Sorry, sometimes stuff I say doesn't come off right. Never been good at tone.
Thanks. I'm glad you think so.
Oh, don’t worry, you didn’t say anything wrong. I just tend to over think, is all.
And it’s not just me. This whole side of the department loves having you.
..so, about Mortimer. I know we’re not supposed to talk about it, but what do you think they’re gonna do with him? Transfer, probably?
....I don't know. Maybe they'll wait til Kayli's back since she's handled him a couple times already. It's out of my hands at this point, and I honestly couldn't care less, as long as he never hurts Aria again.
Yeah. Yeah, that’s understandable. Sorry- I’ll drop it.
How about we grab lunch, yeah? Forget about all this for a bit. I need some fresh air anyways.
Sure. I'm not hungry in the slightest after everything that just happened, but fresh air sounds like a good idea.
Well, you should still probably eat something, even if it’s small. Maybe we could grab a coffee and scones.
If I eat anything, I am going to throw up. I'm not hungry. Just fresh air is fine.
..I see.
Just.. assure me that you’ll eat when you feel up to it. I worry.
I'll be okay, and I will eat later. I promise. All that therapy definitely wasn't for nothing.
Thank you for being worried. It's nice to be looked out for.
Of course.
Now come on, I can practically feel the sun on my face already.
Alright.
Oh! I had a thought. Pardon my sudden line of questioning but- do you ever get stereotyped for being a shifter? I’ve seen some pretty amusing stories as of late.
Hey, Cassie.
..how bad are you in trouble?
Hope it’s not ‘lock you in your own head’ bad.
....My "niceness" has finally come back to bite me. Wasn't the first time I've let that kind of thing slip by. But that was for much lower security prisoners.
.....I'm so fucked.
..ah, jeez. Come here.
Listen, you’ll be okay. I’ve got some cookie points with the higher ups. Push comes to shove, I’ll put in a good word for you, maybe call in some favors. Okay?
No, it's.. it's fine. This has been coming for a while. I think they'll let me stick around a little longer, but after that I'll either get fired or quit.
...Small mercy is that they're going to wait 'til Kayli's- sorry, Kitalpha, is back and can evaluate my performance to help decide what should be done about me. Even if she's technically done worse.
I don't need any favours called in.. I'll be alright. But thank you for the offer.
..yeah, no problem, Cassie. Don’t be so certain. I’d like to think Kayli will at least fight for you.
She'd fight tooth and nail for any of her team. Of course she'll fight for me. But I've been done with this.. bullshit, excuse my language, for a while. Ever since I had to watch over poor Aria.
Ah.. I see. That’s a decision I wholeheartedly respect.
Listen, don’t tell anyone I said this, I tried not to make a big deal out of it, but there’s been a lot of shady stuff recently.
And another thing- I expected the ‘feeder’ term to be thrown around, but not to this extent. It’s vile.
..It's the Department. There's always shady stuff. It's just gotten worse.
.....They tortured Aria.. deprived her of sleep for three days, using electrical shocks to jolt her awake if she started to doze off. That happened two years ago. They did it to her again a year ago. It's always been bad, but they were covering it better back then.
Right? I'm in utter disbelief that so many people think it's okay to just call people that. People call Salvia it too, 'cause, y'know, vampire, but not quite as often as they call Kayli that. It's a horrid mess.
I don’t think I could ever leave. I’ve worked here for far too long, it’s my life. I’ve gotten used to a lot of it but.. my heart still ashes for those wronged by department actions. I’d love to meet this ‘Aria’.
Kayli gets it the worst. It’s dreadful.
Cassie, you know if you ever need somewhere to lay your head, my home is open. I worry about you little ones, sometimes. I hate watching the higher ups pick on you.
That's understandable. Maybe you could meet her eventually. She should be back from her trip on the 27th, though I'm sure she'll have to sleep off the effects of the long trip before meeting anyone. She's a sweet kid, improved a whole lot ever since her criminal charges.
Little ones. Hah. Kayli talks the same way. I'm 29, but yeah, that probably seems young to you. I appreciate the offer, although I do probably have it handled. Been settin' up a backup plan ever since I realized I might need to leave DUMP in a hurry one day.
Oh, I’m sorry- I didn’t mean to offend, I assure you. I’m sure you can handle yourself, I didn’t mean anything by it. Apologies.
Of course. Just.. the offer is always open. You’re a joy to have around.
Don't apologize. I'm not offended, just was sayin'.. I'm doin' okay. Sorry, sometimes stuff I say doesn't come off right. Never been good at tone.
Thanks. I'm glad you think so.
Oh, don’t worry, you didn’t say anything wrong. I just tend to over think, is all.
And it’s not just me. This whole side of the department loves having you.
..so, about Mortimer. I know we’re not supposed to talk about it, but what do you think they’re gonna do with him? Transfer, probably?
....I don't know. Maybe they'll wait til Kayli's back since she's handled him a couple times already. It's out of my hands at this point, and I honestly couldn't care less, as long as he never hurts Aria again.
Yeah. Yeah, that’s understandable. Sorry- I’ll drop it.
How about we grab lunch, yeah? Forget about all this for a bit. I need some fresh air anyways.
Sure. I'm not hungry in the slightest after everything that just happened, but fresh air sounds like a good idea.
Well, you should still probably eat something, even if it’s small. Maybe we could grab a coffee and scones.
If I eat anything, I am going to throw up. I'm not hungry. Just fresh air is fine.
..I see.
Just.. assure me that you’ll eat when you feel up to it. I worry.
I'll be okay, and I will eat later. I promise. All that therapy definitely wasn't for nothing.
Thank you for being worried. It's nice to be looked out for.
Of course.
Now come on, I can practically feel the sun on my face already.
Hey, Cassie.
..how bad are you in trouble?
Hope it’s not ‘lock you in your own head’ bad.
....My "niceness" has finally come back to bite me. Wasn't the first time I've let that kind of thing slip by. But that was for much lower security prisoners.
.....I'm so fucked.
..ah, jeez. Come here.
Listen, you’ll be okay. I’ve got some cookie points with the higher ups. Push comes to shove, I’ll put in a good word for you, maybe call in some favors. Okay?
No, it's.. it's fine. This has been coming for a while. I think they'll let me stick around a little longer, but after that I'll either get fired or quit.
...Small mercy is that they're going to wait 'til Kayli's- sorry, Kitalpha, is back and can evaluate my performance to help decide what should be done about me. Even if she's technically done worse.
I don't need any favours called in.. I'll be alright. But thank you for the offer.
..yeah, no problem, Cassie. Don’t be so certain. I’d like to think Kayli will at least fight for you.
She'd fight tooth and nail for any of her team. Of course she'll fight for me. But I've been done with this.. bullshit, excuse my language, for a while. Ever since I had to watch over poor Aria.
Ah.. I see. That’s a decision I wholeheartedly respect.
Listen, don’t tell anyone I said this, I tried not to make a big deal out of it, but there’s been a lot of shady stuff recently.
And another thing- I expected the ‘feeder’ term to be thrown around, but not to this extent. It’s vile.
..It's the Department. There's always shady stuff. It's just gotten worse.
.....They tortured Aria.. deprived her of sleep for three days, using electrical shocks to jolt her awake if she started to doze off. That happened two years ago. They did it to her again a year ago. It's always been bad, but they were covering it better back then.
Right? I'm in utter disbelief that so many people think it's okay to just call people that. People call Salvia it too, 'cause, y'know, vampire, but not quite as often as they call Kayli that. It's a horrid mess.
I don’t think I could ever leave. I’ve worked here for far too long, it’s my life. I’ve gotten used to a lot of it but.. my heart still ashes for those wronged by department actions. I’d love to meet this ‘Aria’.
Kayli gets it the worst. It’s dreadful.
Cassie, you know if you ever need somewhere to lay your head, my home is open. I worry about you little ones, sometimes. I hate watching the higher ups pick on you.
That's understandable. Maybe you could meet her eventually. She should be back from her trip on the 27th, though I'm sure she'll have to sleep off the effects of the long trip before meeting anyone. She's a sweet kid, improved a whole lot ever since her criminal charges.
Little ones. Hah. Kayli talks the same way. I'm 29, but yeah, that probably seems young to you. I appreciate the offer, although I do probably have it handled. Been settin' up a backup plan ever since I realized I might need to leave DUMP in a hurry one day.
Oh, I’m sorry- I didn’t mean to offend, I assure you. I’m sure you can handle yourself, I didn’t mean anything by it. Apologies.
Of course. Just.. the offer is always open. You’re a joy to have around.
Don't apologize. I'm not offended, just was sayin'.. I'm doin' okay. Sorry, sometimes stuff I say doesn't come off right. Never been good at tone.
Thanks. I'm glad you think so.
Oh, don’t worry, you didn’t say anything wrong. I just tend to over think, is all.
And it’s not just me. This whole side of the department loves having you.
..so, about Mortimer. I know we’re not supposed to talk about it, but what do you think they’re gonna do with him? Transfer, probably?
....I don't know. Maybe they'll wait til Kayli's back since she's handled him a couple times already. It's out of my hands at this point, and I honestly couldn't care less, as long as he never hurts Aria again.
Yeah. Yeah, that’s understandable. Sorry- I’ll drop it.
How about we grab lunch, yeah? Forget about all this for a bit. I need some fresh air anyways.
Sure. I'm not hungry in the slightest after everything that just happened, but fresh air sounds like a good idea.
Well, you should still probably eat something, even if it’s small. Maybe we could grab a coffee and scones.
If I eat anything, I am going to throw up. I'm not hungry. Just fresh air is fine.
..I see.
Just.. assure me that you’ll eat when you feel up to it. I worry.
Hey, Cassie.
..how bad are you in trouble?
Hope it’s not ‘lock you in your own head’ bad.
....My "niceness" has finally come back to bite me. Wasn't the first time I've let that kind of thing slip by. But that was for much lower security prisoners.
.....I'm so fucked.
..ah, jeez. Come here.
Listen, you’ll be okay. I’ve got some cookie points with the higher ups. Push comes to shove, I’ll put in a good word for you, maybe call in some favors. Okay?
No, it's.. it's fine. This has been coming for a while. I think they'll let me stick around a little longer, but after that I'll either get fired or quit.
...Small mercy is that they're going to wait 'til Kayli's- sorry, Kitalpha, is back and can evaluate my performance to help decide what should be done about me. Even if she's technically done worse.
I don't need any favours called in.. I'll be alright. But thank you for the offer.
..yeah, no problem, Cassie. Don’t be so certain. I’d like to think Kayli will at least fight for you.
She'd fight tooth and nail for any of her team. Of course she'll fight for me. But I've been done with this.. bullshit, excuse my language, for a while. Ever since I had to watch over poor Aria.
Ah.. I see. That’s a decision I wholeheartedly respect.
Listen, don’t tell anyone I said this, I tried not to make a big deal out of it, but there’s been a lot of shady stuff recently.
And another thing- I expected the ‘feeder’ term to be thrown around, but not to this extent. It’s vile.
..It's the Department. There's always shady stuff. It's just gotten worse.
.....They tortured Aria.. deprived her of sleep for three days, using electrical shocks to jolt her awake if she started to doze off. That happened two years ago. They did it to her again a year ago. It's always been bad, but they were covering it better back then.
Right? I'm in utter disbelief that so many people think it's okay to just call people that. People call Salvia it too, 'cause, y'know, vampire, but not quite as often as they call Kayli that. It's a horrid mess.
I don’t think I could ever leave. I’ve worked here for far too long, it’s my life. I’ve gotten used to a lot of it but.. my heart still ashes for those wronged by department actions. I’d love to meet this ‘Aria’.
Kayli gets it the worst. It’s dreadful.
Cassie, you know if you ever need somewhere to lay your head, my home is open. I worry about you little ones, sometimes. I hate watching the higher ups pick on you.
That's understandable. Maybe you could meet her eventually. She should be back from her trip on the 27th, though I'm sure she'll have to sleep off the effects of the long trip before meeting anyone. She's a sweet kid, improved a whole lot ever since her criminal charges.
Little ones. Hah. Kayli talks the same way. I'm 29, but yeah, that probably seems young to you. I appreciate the offer, although I do probably have it handled. Been settin' up a backup plan ever since I realized I might need to leave DUMP in a hurry one day.
Oh, I’m sorry- I didn’t mean to offend, I assure you. I’m sure you can handle yourself, I didn’t mean anything by it. Apologies.
Of course. Just.. the offer is always open. You’re a joy to have around.
Don't apologize. I'm not offended, just was sayin'.. I'm doin' okay. Sorry, sometimes stuff I say doesn't come off right. Never been good at tone.
Thanks. I'm glad you think so.
Oh, don’t worry, you didn’t say anything wrong. I just tend to over think, is all.
And it’s not just me. This whole side of the department loves having you.
..so, about Mortimer. I know we’re not supposed to talk about it, but what do you think they’re gonna do with him? Transfer, probably?
....I don't know. Maybe they'll wait til Kayli's back since she's handled him a couple times already. It's out of my hands at this point, and I honestly couldn't care less, as long as he never hurts Aria again.
Yeah. Yeah, that’s understandable. Sorry- I’ll drop it.
How about we grab lunch, yeah? Forget about all this for a bit. I need some fresh air anyways.
Sure. I'm not hungry in the slightest after everything that just happened, but fresh air sounds like a good idea.
Well, you should still probably eat something, even if it’s small. Maybe we could grab a coffee and scones.
Hey, Cassie.
..how bad are you in trouble?
Hope it’s not ‘lock you in your own head’ bad.
....My "niceness" has finally come back to bite me. Wasn't the first time I've let that kind of thing slip by. But that was for much lower security prisoners.
.....I'm so fucked.
..ah, jeez. Come here.
Listen, you’ll be okay. I’ve got some cookie points with the higher ups. Push comes to shove, I’ll put in a good word for you, maybe call in some favors. Okay?
No, it's.. it's fine. This has been coming for a while. I think they'll let me stick around a little longer, but after that I'll either get fired or quit.
...Small mercy is that they're going to wait 'til Kayli's- sorry, Kitalpha, is back and can evaluate my performance to help decide what should be done about me. Even if she's technically done worse.
I don't need any favours called in.. I'll be alright. But thank you for the offer.
..yeah, no problem, Cassie. Don’t be so certain. I’d like to think Kayli will at least fight for you.
She'd fight tooth and nail for any of her team. Of course she'll fight for me. But I've been done with this.. bullshit, excuse my language, for a while. Ever since I had to watch over poor Aria.
Ah.. I see. That’s a decision I wholeheartedly respect.
Listen, don’t tell anyone I said this, I tried not to make a big deal out of it, but there’s been a lot of shady stuff recently.
And another thing- I expected the ‘feeder’ term to be thrown around, but not to this extent. It’s vile.
..It's the Department. There's always shady stuff. It's just gotten worse.
.....They tortured Aria.. deprived her of sleep for three days, using electrical shocks to jolt her awake if she started to doze off. That happened two years ago. They did it to her again a year ago. It's always been bad, but they were covering it better back then.
Right? I'm in utter disbelief that so many people think it's okay to just call people that. People call Salvia it too, 'cause, y'know, vampire, but not quite as often as they call Kayli that. It's a horrid mess.
I don’t think I could ever leave. I’ve worked here for far too long, it’s my life. I’ve gotten used to a lot of it but.. my heart still ashes for those wronged by department actions. I’d love to meet this ‘Aria’.
Kayli gets it the worst. It’s dreadful.
Cassie, you know if you ever need somewhere to lay your head, my home is open. I worry about you little ones, sometimes. I hate watching the higher ups pick on you.
That's understandable. Maybe you could meet her eventually. She should be back from her trip on the 27th, though I'm sure she'll have to sleep off the effects of the long trip before meeting anyone. She's a sweet kid, improved a whole lot ever since her criminal charges.
Little ones. Hah. Kayli talks the same way. I'm 29, but yeah, that probably seems young to you. I appreciate the offer, although I do probably have it handled. Been settin' up a backup plan ever since I realized I might need to leave DUMP in a hurry one day.
Oh, I’m sorry- I didn’t mean to offend, I assure you. I’m sure you can handle yourself, I didn’t mean anything by it. Apologies.
Of course. Just.. the offer is always open. You’re a joy to have around.
Don't apologize. I'm not offended, just was sayin'.. I'm doin' okay. Sorry, sometimes stuff I say doesn't come off right. Never been good at tone.
Thanks. I'm glad you think so.
Oh, don’t worry, you didn’t say anything wrong. I just tend to over think, is all.
And it’s not just me. This whole side of the department loves having you.
..so, about Mortimer. I know we’re not supposed to talk about it, but what do you think they’re gonna do with him? Transfer, probably?
....I don't know. Maybe they'll wait til Kayli's back since she's handled him a couple times already. It's out of my hands at this point, and I honestly couldn't care less, as long as he never hurts Aria again.
Yeah. Yeah, that’s understandable. Sorry- I’ll drop it.
How about we grab lunch, yeah? Forget about all this for a bit. I need some fresh air anyways.
Hey, Cassie.
..how bad are you in trouble?
Hope it’s not ‘lock you in your own head’ bad.
....My "niceness" has finally come back to bite me. Wasn't the first time I've let that kind of thing slip by. But that was for much lower security prisoners.
.....I'm so fucked.
..ah, jeez. Come here.
Listen, you’ll be okay. I’ve got some cookie points with the higher ups. Push comes to shove, I’ll put in a good word for you, maybe call in some favors. Okay?
No, it's.. it's fine. This has been coming for a while. I think they'll let me stick around a little longer, but after that I'll either get fired or quit.
...Small mercy is that they're going to wait 'til Kayli's- sorry, Kitalpha, is back and can evaluate my performance to help decide what should be done about me. Even if she's technically done worse.
I don't need any favours called in.. I'll be alright. But thank you for the offer.
..yeah, no problem, Cassie. Don’t be so certain. I’d like to think Kayli will at least fight for you.
She'd fight tooth and nail for any of her team. Of course she'll fight for me. But I've been done with this.. bullshit, excuse my language, for a while. Ever since I had to watch over poor Aria.
Ah.. I see. That’s a decision I wholeheartedly respect.
Listen, don’t tell anyone I said this, I tried not to make a big deal out of it, but there’s been a lot of shady stuff recently.
And another thing- I expected the ‘feeder’ term to be thrown around, but not to this extent. It’s vile.
..It's the Department. There's always shady stuff. It's just gotten worse.
.....They tortured Aria.. deprived her of sleep for three days, using electrical shocks to jolt her awake if she started to doze off. That happened two years ago. They did it to her again a year ago. It's always been bad, but they were covering it better back then.
Right? I'm in utter disbelief that so many people think it's okay to just call people that. People call Salvia it too, 'cause, y'know, vampire, but not quite as often as they call Kayli that. It's a horrid mess.
I don’t think I could ever leave. I’ve worked here for far too long, it’s my life. I’ve gotten used to a lot of it but.. my heart still ashes for those wronged by department actions. I’d love to meet this ‘Aria’.
Kayli gets it the worst. It’s dreadful.
Cassie, you know if you ever need somewhere to lay your head, my home is open. I worry about you little ones, sometimes. I hate watching the higher ups pick on you.
That's understandable. Maybe you could meet her eventually. She should be back from her trip on the 27th, though I'm sure she'll have to sleep off the effects of the long trip before meeting anyone. She's a sweet kid, improved a whole lot ever since her criminal charges.
Little ones. Hah. Kayli talks the same way. I'm 29, but yeah, that probably seems young to you. I appreciate the offer, although I do probably have it handled. Been settin' up a backup plan ever since I realized I might need to leave DUMP in a hurry one day.
Oh, I’m sorry- I didn’t mean to offend, I assure you. I’m sure you can handle yourself, I didn’t mean anything by it. Apologies.
Of course. Just.. the offer is always open. You’re a joy to have around.
Don't apologize. I'm not offended, just was sayin'.. I'm doin' okay. Sorry, sometimes stuff I say doesn't come off right. Never been good at tone.
Thanks. I'm glad you think so.
Oh, don’t worry, you didn’t say anything wrong. I just tend to over think, is all.
And it’s not just me. This whole side of the department loves having you.
..so, about Mortimer. I know we’re not supposed to talk about it, but what do you think they’re gonna do with him? Transfer, probably?
Hmm. We’re going to need Nadine back.
Things are fine.
I wish to end communication with you
Yes, yes, I’d assume you’d say as much. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Things have gotten out of control. Lazarus is hurting nads. Take him out please please
Thank you for understanding
I don’t have that kind of power at the moment.
Listen, I didn’t tell you this.
But I’d have a conversation with Kam.
That’s all.
All I do is what I have to do...
I'm trying....
I- i wish to make a deal.
Jess.
I can’t make any deals with you anymore. I work for the department, there’s no deals to be made.
I'll release everything.
Leave me alone.
Oh, pardon me? Release what, exactly?
Eugene's journals. Left over tapes.
Please I have a reason to fight now...
And another thing, Jess, if I may?
Go ahead.
I’d assume that this ‘reason to fight’ might have something to do with an important person?
You have Kams reason to fight in your claws. Tread lightly. You don’t know what people are capable of when their loved ones have been taken from them.
I'll see if I can get nad back...
I think i understand kam now....
Talk to them.
Now I really have to go.
Hey, Cassie.
..how bad are you in trouble?
Hope it’s not ‘lock you in your own head’ bad.
....My "niceness" has finally come back to bite me. Wasn't the first time I've let that kind of thing slip by. But that was for much lower security prisoners.
.....I'm so fucked.
..ah, jeez. Come here.
Listen, you’ll be okay. I’ve got some cookie points with the higher ups. Push comes to shove, I’ll put in a good word for you, maybe call in some favors. Okay?
No, it's.. it's fine. This has been coming for a while. I think they'll let me stick around a little longer, but after that I'll either get fired or quit.
...Small mercy is that they're going to wait 'til Kayli's- sorry, Kitalpha, is back and can evaluate my performance to help decide what should be done about me. Even if she's technically done worse.
I don't need any favours called in.. I'll be alright. But thank you for the offer.
..yeah, no problem, Cassie. Don’t be so certain. I’d like to think Kayli will at least fight for you.
She'd fight tooth and nail for any of her team. Of course she'll fight for me. But I've been done with this.. bullshit, excuse my language, for a while. Ever since I had to watch over poor Aria.
Ah.. I see. That’s a decision I wholeheartedly respect.
Listen, don’t tell anyone I said this, I tried not to make a big deal out of it, but there’s been a lot of shady stuff recently.
And another thing- I expected the ‘feeder’ term to be thrown around, but not to this extent. It’s vile.
..It's the Department. There's always shady stuff. It's just gotten worse.
.....They tortured Aria.. deprived her of sleep for three days, using electrical shocks to jolt her awake if she started to doze off. That happened two years ago. They did it to her again a year ago. It's always been bad, but they were covering it better back then.
Right? I'm in utter disbelief that so many people think it's okay to just call people that. People call Salvia it too, 'cause, y'know, vampire, but not quite as often as they call Kayli that. It's a horrid mess.
I don’t think I could ever leave. I’ve worked here for far too long, it’s my life. I’ve gotten used to a lot of it but.. my heart still ashes for those wronged by department actions. I’d love to meet this ‘Aria’.
Kayli gets it the worst. It’s dreadful.
Cassie, you know if you ever need somewhere to lay your head, my home is open. I worry about you little ones, sometimes. I hate watching the higher ups pick on you.
That's understandable. Maybe you could meet her eventually. She should be back from her trip on the 27th, though I'm sure she'll have to sleep off the effects of the long trip before meeting anyone. She's a sweet kid, improved a whole lot ever since her criminal charges.
Little ones. Hah. Kayli talks the same way. I'm 29, but yeah, that probably seems young to you. I appreciate the offer, although I do probably have it handled. Been settin' up a backup plan ever since I realized I might need to leave DUMP in a hurry one day.
Oh, I’m sorry- I didn’t mean to offend, I assure you. I’m sure you can handle yourself, I didn’t mean anything by it. Apologies.
Of course. Just.. the offer is always open. You’re a joy to have around.
Hmm. We’re going to need Nadine back.
Things are fine.
I wish to end communication with you
Yes, yes, I’d assume you’d say as much. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Things have gotten out of control. Lazarus is hurting nads. Take him out please please
Thank you for understanding
I don’t have that kind of power at the moment.
Listen, I didn’t tell you this.
But I’d have a conversation with Kam.
That’s all.
All I do is what I have to do...
I'm trying....
I- i wish to make a deal.
Jess.
I can’t make any deals with you anymore. I work for the department, there’s no deals to be made.
I'll release everything.
Leave me alone.
Oh, pardon me? Release what, exactly?
Eugene's journals. Left over tapes.
Please I have a reason to fight now...
And another thing, Jess, if I may?
Go ahead.
I’d assume that this ‘reason to fight’ might have something to do with an important person?
You have Kams reason to fight in your claws. Tread lightly. You don’t know what people are capable of when their loved ones have been taken from them.
