first puzzle | voice

[recinerate]

[beyond was dead, and now he's not.

it's a perplexing position for anyone to find themselves in, of course, but even more so when there's something fundamental about that person that's gone missing - something that should be there, but isn't. beyond has found he is missing such a thing, and has decided to take advantage of the technology of this new place in order to work out his thoughts regarding this dilemma.]

"In the social jungle of human existence, there is no feeling of being alive without a sense of identity."

[his voice is quiet, raspy, almost unnaturally even in tone. he pauses, then picks up with one of many questions currently on his mind, addressing anyone within earshot.]

What shapes your sense of identity?

Comments

[recinerate]

You seem to have drawn a reasonable conclusion. Well done, Tiffany.

[tucky]

So you are a warden.

[recinerate]

A warden should also be decisive, Tiffany. Do you doubt your instincts?

[tucky]

You don't know about what a warden should be like, okay. You been one for like a day.

[recinerate]

Perhaps you should teach me, then. Since you're an expert.

[tucky]

... Okay.

First of all, you ain't gonna get nobody's respect by bossing 'em around.

TIFFANY NO D:

[recinerate]

So you're saying a lighter touch is more effective? What examples can you provide, specifically?

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[tucky]

Um... I guess just be a good listener. And don't lie to 'em.

[recinerate]

Duly noted. What else would you recommend?

[tucky]

They should be able to trust you. Don't hurt 'em. Don't threaten 'em. Don't be a dick to 'em even when they're asking for it. You gotta take the high road.

[recinerate]

So you advocate unconditional kindness? [folly, he thinks.] What if you encounter a particularly violent and out of control inmate? What do you propose is the best way to respond?

[tucky]

Lock 'em in their room. Can't hurt anybody in their room.

Or maybe the Enclosure, 'cause it can be made into whatever people want.

[recinerate]

So you would suggest that treating them like a misbehaving child is the best approach?

[tucky]

Nope, 'cause they're adults.

... Most of 'em. Most of 'em are adults.

[recinerate]

... Some of them are not? [as in, some of them are children?]

[tucky]

Yeah, we got some teenagers. Most of 'em are wardens, though.

[recinerate]

[the blind leading the blind, he thinks.]

I look forward to working with everyone. I'm sure we can find productive ways to collaborate.

[tucky]

Great!

You could do that even if you ain't really a warden.

[chillestrogue]

He's not a warden. Don't trust him.

Don't trust anyone who doesn't show you his face.

[tucky]

How do you know he's not a warden?

[chillestrogue]

I can make a pretty solid guess.

Even so, you don't have anything to lose treating a warden like an inmate. You've got everything to lose treating an inmate like a warden.

[tucky]

I don't treat 'em that different anyway.

[chillestrogue]

Trying to give you good advice here. Take it or don't.

[tucky]

I'm not not taking it.

[chillestrogue]

Then think about what I said.

[Click!]