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[undisguised]

[Normally, Edward would start out with text. But since they're paired for the month, he figures he might as well get the "yes this is what my face looks like" over with, in case Petr didn't see his introduction. And, after the thing with Tess, he figures it'd be better to have the surprise handled at a distance.]

Hello. I'm Edward Deegan, and I'm your assigned warden for this next month. [And normally, he'd say more, but first... Might as well wait to see what the response is like.]

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[postmilitary]

[One beat.]

Rough day?

[undisguised]

[Edward snorts, amused. Well, the bar was low, but that's still a better reaction than he was expecting.]

You could say that.

[postmilitary]

[Fair enough.]

I still do not know what these assignments are supposed to do.

[undisguised]

My best guess is that the Admiral's throwing stuff at the wall and seeing what sticks. That's... assuming you mean the temporary ones, not in general.

[postmilitary]

I mean...all of this. But assignment, in particular.

What are the duties? No one knows.

[undisguised]

Yeah, I have to admit, it'd be nice to have more policies in place. For everyone involved.

For what it's worth, my take is that my job is to help you figure out what the Admiral might want from you, and to help you do that as much as possible. And to protect you as needed along the way.

Which is still broad, I know. Since I'm new here, so I don't have any idea what graduation really looks like. [Someone named Steve graduated very recently, but it wasn't anyone Edward had talked to. He has no idea what went into that.] But I intend to do the research to find out.

[postmilitary]

The only reason I can think for a man who is feeding me to not tell what he wants.

Would be if it is something I very much do not want to give him.

[undisguised]

Maybe he thinks he's already made it clear. Which he hasn't, but that doesn't mean he can't be wrong.

Or maybe he thinks figuring out is part of the point. That's just as likely, even if it's a pain in the ass for us.

backdated, march 26, voice

[undisguised]

Hey. Just wanted to check in after the port. You alright? How'd it go?

voice yep

[postmilitary]

Could have been worse.

[He feels homesick, and he can't even tell which place it's for.]

[undisguised]

Mm. Yeah. That's the best I think I can say about it, too.

... Well. I guess that's unfair. But I'm still... hm.

I got "overboarded." That's what it's called, apparently. Didn't know that could happen. [He wishes someone had warned him. But he also doesn't know how much the warning would've really helped.]

[postmilitary]

"I as well. I do not think I knew you."

It's not a question, but it is, a little bit.

[undisguised]

You... uh... Even if you did, you wouldn't have recognized my face. Or my voice.

I was -- [He doesn't want to say "human." He thinks it. If he was talking to Larry, it would probably leak out anyway, just out of habit. Bad habit, since Larry isn't actually a ghoul. Jesus, that'd be a bad slip.] I looked like I did before I was a ghoul.

[postmilitary]

"I didn't know anybody named Edward," he says simply.

[undisguised]

Stupidly, Edward nods, and after he does it, remembers Petr can't see it.

"Fair enough. Don't think I knew you, either. If you were in town at all, we might've passed each other at most. I spent a lot of time out on a ranch, but went into town pretty often."

[agoodsoldier]

Hello. I'm your warden. For now, anyway. I am looking to talk about your goals on the barge and how we'll work towards them.

I'm here to help. Please make responding a priority.

Thank you.

Tup

[postmilitary]

Why?

I am the worst

[agoodsoldier]

It's my purpose here, you too. Don't you want to graduate?

Re: I am the worst

[postmilitary]

I am unconvinced.

Re: I am the worst

[agoodsoldier]

[He smiles]

All right, can't say I blame you.

So, want to tell me about what un-convinces you? We can do it over a drink if you want.

Re: I am the worst

[postmilitary]

I am not doing your duty for you.

But I will drink.

Re: I am the worst

[agoodsoldier]

Not asking you to, friend.

Well, that's a start.

Re: I am the worst

[postmilitary]

What do you call it, then, asking me to come up with your arguments?

Re: I am the worst

[agoodsoldier]

Talking? Cooperating? Working together? Why don't we meet at the bar?