doctor_j_crane: Crane looking neutral. (Through my glasses you look small)
doctor_j_crane ([personal profile] doctor_j_crane) wrote2011-06-30 11:28 pm

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For reasons totally unrelated to the recent flood, I've recently turned my mind to the issue of barge romantic relationships. [Crane sounds awkward just saying it.] Frankly, I'm confused as to why anyone could ever think that it ever would work out. Ignoring numerous public examples of messy arguments between wardens and inmates alike, I've never in my experience heard of a prison being described as a good dating environment. While the inmates do obviously suffer a certain lack of options, it's the wardens that persist in romantic liaisons that surprise me.

How can your supposed relationships have real meaning if they have an expiration date date? Or would you be willing to give up your family, friends and universe for one person who seemed like a good option while you were in a prison? You can believe me when I say that it isn't only unrealistic, it's unhealthy. It's no more valuable than a relationship forged in a war zone, done by the same messy necessity and a certain need to settle for what is available, no matter how substandard. It's disturbing how easily you all seem to give in to the delusion that it means something. It doesn't. It just has that sliver more meaning than the rest of your pointless existence on the barge. Furthermore, it's a disservice to your inmates and not to mention a failure in your duties as wardens. You're not here to find meaningful relationships with each other. You're supposed to be helping us.

[Pause. Crane sounds slightly more amused.] I hadn't done this in a while. It's highly therapeutic for me to tell you all the ways that you're wrong. I recommend it highly to other inmates.

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It could be slightly related to the flood. [The longest pause.] I'm not sure that I want to talk about it. I do apologize though.

[OOC: Whoops, going to do that post and run thing. Will be back in eight hours, after sleep. <3]

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[identity profile] doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com 2011-07-11 07:21 am (UTC)(link)
It's about power. If the inmates are kept in the dark, they can't agree with me.
aforger: (maybe we could share 2.0 [y:t])

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[personal profile] aforger 2011-07-11 07:26 am (UTC)(link)
I never took you for the sort who needs a posse to support your position in order for you to consider it correct.

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[identity profile] doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com 2011-07-11 07:41 am (UTC)(link)
I only need them to agree with me so that others can see that I'm right. It's basic psychology.
aforger: (cant we run with it [w])

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[personal profile] aforger 2011-07-11 07:46 am (UTC)(link)
It doesn't much work like that, though, does it? The inmate agreeing with your verdict of the wardens only makes the wardens defensive and breeds distrust among the inmates. If your points are valid, they should be able to stand alone. If they're not, then perhaps you should work on that first.

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[identity profile] some-kinda-hero.livejournal.com 2011-07-11 03:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, I know you don't. But...[she's at a loss here and goes for the default shrug.] Just sayin'.

[identity profile] flashy-magic.livejournal.com 2011-07-11 05:14 pm (UTC)(link)
He's a jerk.

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[identity profile] ichoosefight.livejournal.com 2011-07-11 05:44 pm (UTC)(link)
That may be how it starts, but those are the friendships that fade if you don't work at them. The ones that don't matter as much. Real friendship is stronger than that.

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[identity profile] doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com 2011-07-12 12:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, I agree with you. If it helps.

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[identity profile] doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com 2011-07-12 01:00 pm (UTC)(link)
I would normally agree with you, save for the fact that most of the wardens ignore what I have to say simply because it's me saying it.

[identity profile] doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com 2011-07-12 01:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Everyone thinks poorly of their parents.

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[identity profile] doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com 2011-07-12 01:15 pm (UTC)(link)
How exactly is it 'stronger than that'?

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[identity profile] doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com 2011-07-12 01:16 pm (UTC)(link)
You're probably correct in regards to most people.

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[identity profile] shortsghtedlove.livejournal.com 2011-07-12 01:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you. I fear it won't change much, but I appreciate someone else understanding it nonetheless.

[identity profile] flashy-magic.livejournal.com 2011-07-12 06:06 pm (UTC)(link)
He thought Arthas should be dead and stay that way.

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[identity profile] ichoosefight.livejournal.com 2011-07-12 07:31 pm (UTC)(link)
A real friend is someone you can trust. Someone who cares about you and doesn't let you fall too far. Someone you care about, who you'd drop everything to come help. Something that outlives its own usefulness.
aforger: (should-- should feed it back to us [w])

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[personal profile] aforger 2011-07-12 07:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Which is largely a result of your methods.

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[identity profile] doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com 2011-07-14 12:21 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm sure it will help, just a bit.

[identity profile] doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com 2011-07-14 12:23 pm (UTC)(link)
That doesn't necessarily sound like a bad idea.

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[identity profile] doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com 2011-07-14 12:27 pm (UTC)(link)
That sounds like being unhealthily co-dependant to me.

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[identity profile] shortsghtedlove.livejournal.com 2011-07-14 12:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Perhaps.

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[identity profile] doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com 2011-07-14 12:33 pm (UTC)(link)
What do you recommend I do instead?

[identity profile] flashy-magic.livejournal.com 2011-07-14 03:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes it does!

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[identity profile] ichoosefight.livejournal.com 2011-07-14 04:34 pm (UTC)(link)
You wouldn't understand. You've never had a real friend, have you?
aforger: (CHARM)

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[personal profile] aforger 2011-07-17 11:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Try being more pleasant.

[identity profile] doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com 2011-07-19 12:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Once again, we seem to disagree.

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