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[burnmythoughts]

[Private to the Admiral]

[Jean's gaze is carefully even, her voice steady and strong. She's clearly been practising.]

Admiral? I'd like to ask a few questions.

First, I'd like to know more about the system here. Are you accountable to anyone else? Is there any process in place to prevent or correct possible errors?

Second, is there any way for inmates to appeal their term here?

Third - I realise I'm not Daro'Xen's Warden, but she has no one else to speak for her. I'd like to know why she's been taken as an Inmate.

[Warden Filter]

I'd like to know everyone's position on Inmates having their abilities suppressed.

[Public]

[A bit later on, here is a distinctly irritated Jean, holding a gingerbread Barge.]

I bet the Admiral thinks he's cute, doesn't he.

Comments

[unweeping_willow]

Used to; before my... powers. [Yeah, she's not admitting the vampire thing off the bat.]

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[childhood_surgery]

Very little about this place would be, I'd imagine.

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[wedonot]

[You're getting Charles' terribly polite bitch plz face, Omega, because that's another (incorrect) assumption.]

I think it's absurd because it's a policy that harms enough people that it should be reconsidered. You'll have to forgive me for wanting to help those who were brought here against their will. I thought it was part of the job.

[Private]

[breakingmyheart]

At which point I assume he is...not rehabilitated.

[Private]

[burnmythoughts]

...That's one way to put it.

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[ichoosefight]

You know, I asked the same question when I'd been here a few weeks. I stay because, awful as it is, there's a real chance I can help people here. And given that chance and that opportunity, I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I didn't at least try.

warden filter;

[burnmythoughts]

[Jean nods, slow and thoughtful.]

That's why I haven't packed up, I think.

Well, that and I'm...not just here for me.

warden filter;

[ichoosefight]

Most people aren't. I've made a few different deals, but my reason is always the same. I wouldn't stay if it wasn't worth it.

[Private]

[breakingmyheart]

May I ask you about his stance and activities at the time you knew him?

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[burnmythoughts]

The deals - they always come through? It always works?

[Private]

[burnmythoughts]

[A faint, tired smile.] You told us once that teaching itself was a learning experience.

Of course, you could turn pretty much everything into a learning experience.

warden filter

[burnmythoughts]

The worst I can do is fail, and I'd rather do that than not try.

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[burnmythoughts]

You'd be right.

At least I got a choice, though.

Um - I know I'm not your Warden, but if you need anything...

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[childhood_surgery]

I...

[Empathy from a human? What is this witchcraft?!]

Thank you. You are not what I have come to typically expect from your species. It's most refreshing. Tell me, can you grant laboratory access...?

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[burnmythoughts]

[A soft smile.] I'm glad I can give you a better example.

I can try. If not, maybe I can get you some equipment to work with.

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[childhood_surgery]

[Oh... Goody.]

That would be most welcome, yes... Most welcome, indeed. We may be on opposite sides of the proverbial divide, but I see no reason we cannot help one another. Perhaps there is there is something I can do in return? Equipment you need upgrading?

Re: warden filter

[trenchcoatedly]

And what happened if you knew your failure would have unimaginable consequences?

warden filter;

[ichoosefight]

As far as I'm aware. I haven't heard of anyone not getting their deal.

[Private]

[burnmythoughts]

[Jean considers, for a moment, brow furrowing.] He says he wants to protect mutants. And - I don't know, maybe he really does. But he doesn't seem to care about anyone, even the people he's leading.

He wants a war with humanity. I guess he thinks the only way for mutants not to be subjugated is - for us to do it instead. [She just...shakes her head.]

[strangehistorian]

I think it is often necessary for the safety of the other residents! Some inmates can be trusted to use their abilities responsibly, but that is up to the discretion of their warden and their progress in rehabilitation!

[Private]

[wedonot]

Well, it is my job.

[Private]

[burnmythoughts]

There are these things called breaks... [She's grinning, though.]

[Private]

[wedonot]

I'm afraid I don't know the meaning of the word.

[Private]

[burnmythoughts]

Trust me, you only get worse with age.

[Private]

[wedonot]

And I suppose this is the point when you let me know I've also gone bald.