doctor_j_crane | [60]

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.

[Private- Edward Nygma]

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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Not all of us have delusions of being together after the barge, Crane.

Not everyone needs that.

No? So you just need someone to support you while you're here. How sad, that you can't be self sufficient.

I know. It is terribly tragic. But it could be worse. I could be musing on everyone else's relationships in a desperate attempt to at least seem normal.

It has nothing to do with normality and everything to do with the wardens. Not everyone is obsessed with how they appear to others.

Edited 2011-07-02 10:59 (UTC)

Well, that's a relief, Crane. I would hate for people to think that I give a shit about their feelings towards me.

You obviously do. If you didn't, why would you do such public posts about your personal business?

I don't know, Crane. Why do you do such public posts about every little emotion you're feeling?

Interesting. I post barge commentary. It's you who assume that it's necessarily based on or reflecting my feelings.

Do you really believe that?

I'm disappointed. I thought you'd be more aware.

I wouldn't have said it if I didn't.

Please, it's not me who's unaware. You're the one caught up in all your little barge friendships.

My friendships. [Yeah. He's laughing about that now.]

Presumably some people aren't disturbed by your propensity to attack anything that gets too close to you.

Hm. And what would you call the people who stay?

Fools, naturally.

Yes. And that's something we can agree on.

You speak highly of your supposed friends.

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Private- Guess who decided to rise to the bait

Private- Crane is quietly so pleased.

Private- He should be. Iago might actually consent to be...truthful. .......or not. XP

Private- Iago likes to play his cards cleverly. : D

Private - especially with Crane

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