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[advocacy]

[Daneca has spent the first few hours going through the posts to the network. She...]

[...doesn't know how to feel about any of this so far. People going missing and others turning up dead. Zombies, vampires. And Cassel. Realistically speaking, Daneca knows she should probably be more anxious over a potential serial killer running around than the prospect of speaking to Cassel again, but that's what gives her more pause than anything. (At least she's not totally surprised by the idea of a serial killer on the Barge, she figures. Still in the realm of sanity for now.) She thinks maybe she should send him a private message or try to find him and speak one-on-one, in private. But that seems like too much even for her right now.]

[So, she settles for just introducing herself to everyone else. If he wants to talk to her, he can. If not...]

[Well, he doesn't have to. It's not like Cassel owes her anything anyway.]

[With that resolved, she can go back to being properly more anxious about people turning up dead, zombies, and vampires. And apparently also werewolves being real as well.]

[Daneca appears a little stiff and tense. Being on camera and broadcasting like this makes her a little nervous in ways that are harder to cover up than other things that make her nervous or uncomfortable. But it doesn't paralyze her or make her smile seem like a disingenous cover for nerves that ends up looking more scary than pleasant. Daneca is not someone who can lie very well. It's nervous and small, but her smile is no less sincere. She's trying desperately to channel her mother right now.]

I know I'm coming in at a really bad time, but I thought I should probably introduce myself anyway. My name is Daneca and I'm new. [She flushes a little and says a little softer:] Obviously.

[She shifts a little uncomfortably and finds the strength in her voice again.]

I'm a warden for anyone that might matter to.

[She's sure it does especially to some of the inmates. She'll lie about other parts about herself anyway. Might as well be honest about some things that might make people uncomfortable.]

Anyway, I guess I'm just looking for a tour. Or advice. Whatever anybody can spare.

Comments

[lastrat]

I'm sure he'll help balance out the cynicism when you do.

[advocacy]

I don't know. I don't think one guy can have that much optimism balance all this out.

[lastrat]

You'd be surprised.

[advocacy]

Careful.

It sounds like you're starting to be a little optimistic yourself.

[lastrat]

Does it? I'll have to keep an eye on that.

[advocacy]

It's better if you nip it in the bud. I hear it progresses pretty quick and before too long, it's terminal.

[lastrat]

Good thing death doesn't agree with me.

[advocacy]

But you have an on-going relationship with it?

[lastrat]

Like that old friend you can't seem to shake.

[advocacy]

Should I be concerned about talking with you then?

[lastrat]

Only a touch.

[advocacy]

[She laughs a little.]

I guess I'll take my chances for now.

[lastrat]

You're already here. Bit late to change your mind on that.

[advocacy]

It's never too late to change your mind. Just maybe too late to go back the other way.

[lastrat]

No point to changing your mind, then.

[advocacy]

Maybe I'm just hellbent on being incredibly miserable all the time.

[lastrat]

Then you've certainly come to the right place.

[advocacy]

I hadn't noticed with all the murder going on.

[lastrat]

Shocking how we manage to spring these things on new comers. You'd almost think it was timed.

[advocacy]

[Daneca doesn't have a dark enough sense of humor to not show her slight discomfort.]

And here my biggest worry was not being able to find my cabin...

[lastrat]

[Sorry Daneca, Bond is bad at this holding back thing. Sigh. He shrugs, smiles wryly.]

It's not all bad.

[advocacy]

Not all bad how?

[lastrat]

I'm sure you'll enjoy turning into a bird or something.

[advocacy]

...That's supposed to be a good thing?

[lastrat]

I'm sure there's something to be said about having the opportunity to fly.

[N o p e.]