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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

travistouchdowncrownlessking

[rank1]

You a warden or an inmate, Grace G.?

text | l.odinson

[shiftedshape]

[Oh dear. Best try and get in here before Volk does.]

While that will likely be helpful for some-- including some of the wardens, honestly --I think it might be something that we shall have to hold off on for a while. Our inmates, as a group, aren't exactly acclimated yet.

Also, barring the possible exception of Claire, I don't believe any of us are qualified to lead such a thing.

subtle.

[expectaspectre]

a warden
hello it's nice to meet you :)

extremely.

[rank1]

Nice to meet you too. Hey, can I ask you another question?

[expectaspectre]

i thought maybe it would be something the wardens and inmates could do together
it's supposed to help build trust and provide support, to teach people that they're not alone and that others do want them to succeed
it might be a good idea for later then when we're all more
focused
i guess ?

is Claire the woman who looks like she knows what she's doing?
[ you know. the ONLY one. ]

[expectaspectre]

yes of course :)

[rank1]

Why the fuck did you take a job you have no idea what to do?

Just asking.

[expectaspectre]

[ Goodness!! Shouting on the internet!! How rude!! ]

the same reason everyone else did, probably

everyone needs something

[rank1]

[He pauses, mostly because he's realized that sentence was almost incomprehensible. Oh well. Big text gets the point across.

Moving on:]

Yeah? So what's your price?

j.barnes > private

[counterstep]

watch it

silco ;

[kaijuice]

I see no reason we can't talk now.

[ shut the fuck up barnes ]

j.barnes

[counterstep]

Could be useful. Would first have to establish a meaningful regimen, though. Unlike most prisons, there isn't one yet set up here.

Perhaps it's time to.

[expectaspectre]

[ How to reply in a way that won't make everyone think she's crazy... ]

the usual
trying to get people to stop trying to kill me

travistouchdowncrownlessking / private

[rank1]

What, I don't get to ask questions?

[rank1]

Why do they want you dead?

[expectaspectre]

hello :)
it's more about having a formal group setting in person, i think ? to reinforce camaraderie and mutual support
that's what the book says

[expectaspectre]

[ After a LONG pause: ]

i'm not normal

[kaijuice]

[ well that sounds disgusting. useful, though. ]

Sensible. Perhaps we might practice first.

[expectaspectre]

[ Oh thank god there's SOMEONE who doesn't think she's an idiot. ]

yes ! that's what we're all here for, isn't it ?

hello nice to meet you :)

[counterstep]

you can ask questions
but don't be an ASS
she didn't do anything wrong
at least wait for something like that first

j.barnes

[counterstep]

🙂

Will you be sharing first?

[counterstep]

Not everyone views it so positively, I'm afraid. I hope it won't deter you.

Nice to meet you, Miss Grace. I'm James.

un: t.crawford

[sanctus_dei]

Wow, I feel like I am in such great hands

You can drag my cold, dead body into Group Therapy

[expectaspectre]

oh okay
you're supposed to begin by introducing yourself
"hello my name is (SOMEBODY) it has been (UNIT OF TIME) since i have crimed"
that sort of thing :)

[rank1]

If you went to TTTT and got a really bad quesadilla that left you shitting your brains out, and when you went to the counter to talk to the cook, she started asking you how to make quesadillas... you could say she did something wrong.