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[expectaspectre]

[ Grace actually got here a while ago. Apart from a brief encounter with one guy by the inmate cells, she's been drifting around, invisible. Watching. Not talking to anyone, just observing. One guy got handcuffed to the cafeteria tables. It very much reinforced her resolve about staying invisible for a little while.

But she hadn't been lazy-- Her first goal was to raid the research library to find some stuff written by people who are way, WAY more experienced than her about this whole situation. She's spent the past few days reading in her room.

Probably now that she's more acclimatized, it'll be an okay time to try to communicate. Safer. Via text. ]

hello

since arriving here i've been trying to read more about what the experts in the field recommend to assist with prisoner rehabilitation and reintegration. a lot of it seems... difficult to implement, at least immediately

but one of the things they discuss is the option of Group Therapy and i was just wondering if there was anything like that already available

it seems like it could be helpful

Comments

[expectaspectre]

yes it seems very
antagonistic
at the moment

it isn't our fault that the inmates are here
we're supposed to be here to help them, aren't we ?

[nineteenfortyfive]

Most don't believe they belong here. Some don't believe this is real at all.

But you're right, and this isn't a bad idea to throw out there.

[expectaspectre]

if none of this is real then there's no harm in playing along
at least for now
until they realize they're not about to wake up back home anytime soon

it could be helpful for wardens too
it's not easy to be so far from home, all alone

[nineteenfortyfive]

No. I do think it's important for us all to have a sense of community and belonging, while we're here. Warden and inmate alike.

[expectaspectre]

after the other day it's good to know that some people here are really trying
there was a fight
it was a little concerning

[nineteenfortyfive]

The one in the dormitory?

[expectaspectre]

a very loud guy got handcuffed to a table for a looong time

it kept me from getting food for a while
awkward

[nineteenfortyfive]

Quite. I'm hoping nothing like that happens again, but don't ever be afraid to get food. I'll go with you.

[expectaspectre]

thank you :)

it turned out okay
no one noticed me
the loud guy got less loud
and then he came onto my post to yell some more via text
i think he just likes to yell

[nineteenfortyfive]

I wouldn't take anything he says to heart.