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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I only need them to agree with me so that others can see that I'm right. It's basic psychology.

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.

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.

Which is largely a result of your methods.

What do you recommend I do instead?

Try being more pleasant.

I could. I know what type of interactions people interpret as pleasant, so it wouldn't be too difficult to carry them out.

While remaining at least partially sincere?

That would be significantly more challenging. I could try.

It might be worth a go.

In that case, I will try.

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