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I had what sounded very much like the choice between surviving and...not. If we're calling that 'opting in'.
Oh, I get that. Not actually a real choice. I just know there are inmates who show up with no idea what's going on.
That was all a long time ago anyway, so I'm wondering why you asked?
Because I think it matters, straight up kidnapping versus the illusion of choice, and if people are floundering under either of those conditions it might feel like a factor.
How do you think my position would be different if I hadn't chosen this?
Day to day, maybe not much, but it doesn't sound like day to day is so much the problem as the symptom.
Directionless ennui. Boredom. Trying to give a damn what happens on the magical hell carnival space boat when it won't matter next week. Whatever you want to pin it down with, it sucks.
Back to that again.
I'm suspecting there isn't much of a point to prolonging this conversation, is there?
I'm suspecting there isn't much of a point to prolonging this conversation, is there?
I mean, it's not the first time you've asked and you haven't hung up on me yet.
You doin' alright?
Been meanin' to check on you but that port-
Wasn't at my best. I'm sorry.
Been meanin' to check on you but that port-
Wasn't at my best. I'm sorry.
Oh, you're sorry.
Well, warden, I'm not sure I can forgive you. I was in a very vulnerable place, and you just...ditched me.
Yeah, yeah, I get it. You enjoy your chat with Ryong?
You get it. Fine.
I had a lovely conversation, thank you so much for asking. How was your stay?
Could have been better.
You really that upset, Trouble? Cuz I can't tell and I'm really fuckin' tryin'.
You really that upset, Trouble? Cuz I can't tell and I'm really fuckin' tryin'.
I do like that about you, darling.
Really, how was it? What happened? I require exposition.
Really, how was it? What happened? I require exposition.
[Sigh.]
Just ghosts. Ghosts and magic.
Camped out by my damn self.
[So there.]
Just ghosts. Ghosts and magic.
Camped out by my damn self.
[So there.]
You are aware that more comfortable options were available?
It's plenty comfortable campin'. [Barely contained snickering.] You should come with me one night.
I'll take you out to the Enclosure. I'll make a fire. Sleep under the stars. Eat burned bacon. It's good for ya.
I'll take you out to the Enclosure. I'll make a fire. Sleep under the stars. Eat burned bacon. It's good for ya.
Darling, it is because of my relevant experience that I'm reluctant to take you up on that.
I haven't shown you where I lived, have I?
And it's better to show than tell, darling. I'll meet you at the entrance.
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