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[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.

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It's not your fault.

I know it's not, it's just... I can't imagine what that's like.

I meant it's also - I shouldn't have shouted at you.

I'm. Not. Holding together.

It's okay that you're not, you know?

It's not okay.

It means someone bothered and earned your love. And that you can love.

That's not a bad thing.

He doesn't deserve me falling apart.

He wouldn't want you to fall apart, but I don't think that means he doesn't necessarily deserve you worrying over him.

I should have found him.

That's what I mean.

I can't - talk about this. I - do you want to see her? Your namesake. Dani.

You two seriously named a rabbit after me?

I told him to find a name. That's what he said.

And you just went with it?

I wasn't even sure if I would keep her.

You still named a rabbit after me.

[Sorry, this is STILL WEIRD.]

[ He turns the video on and sets it facing the rabbit, with her fluffed mane, as she chews on a bit of hay. ]

I don't think he thought you'd end up here.