video;

[wayoutsidethebox]

[She looks a bit groggy when the video turns on, though her voice doesn't seem to be bothered by it all.]

This is to the people running this place. I know you watch us, I know you have eyes on us somewhere. This collar, the stuff it does, you're only getting away with it because nobody outside of here knows but they will. You can't keep it a secret, people will find out and I'll make sure of it.

And about the nap? You can't keep me... chloroformed or whatever forever.

Comments

[video]

[vaframenti]

It doesn't take skill to listen to someone speak.

[ He furrowed his eyebrows at her staring, though his expression quickly turned sober at her question. ]

Nothing so grand. I'm here only because I wished to protect someone else.

[ Too bad he couldn't tell her that his true skill was fabricating the truth. ]

[video]

[wayoutsidethebox]

It takes skill to listen. There's a difference, you know, between hearing and listening.

[She leans back now, kind of antsy on the bed.] Let me tell you a little secret. This working as a team thing? My team's usually faceless, or nameless, people. So, while I learn how to be a team player, I might ask you to protect someone else.

[See, using the skill you claimed to have!]

[video]

[vaframenti]

Goodness, I hadn't expected you to say something so wise.

[ He grinned, though rather his words had been sincere or not was anyone's guess.

At the mention of a secret, Loki leaned forward. There was no reason to do so, really, but she seemed to be eating up that he was interested in her ideas so there was no harm in emphasizing that fact. ]

Be that the case, then I may be able to help you.

[video]

[wayoutsidethebox]

[She raises an eyebrow as she tries to gauge how serious he is. Finally, she grins. Fine, he's playing along.]

Right now, she'll take it.]

Have anything for a drug induced hangover? If you can get rid of this headache...

[video]

[vaframenti]

Not offhand, though I could easily search the library for remedies and refer some suggestions.

[video]

[wayoutsidethebox]

Look under 'N' for 'not getting shocked by some kind of drug collar'. It should be one of the top ones.

[She really needed some kind of name for it.] What do you call these collars, anyway?

[video]

[vaframenti]

I'll see what I can do.

[ Not that he would actually check where she had suggested. But. ]

If they're known as anything in particular I've yet to become aware of it.

[video]

[wayoutsidethebox]

[She doesn't really expect him to look at all.]

They need a name, I don't want to keep calling it "the collar". I think I'm going to go with "The headache".

[video]

[vaframenti]

[ He might. Just not there. ]

Wouldn't calling it that defeat the convenience of giving it a name?

[video]

[wayoutsidethebox]

It fits. [The camera jostles as she stands.]

I have to run but do me a favor? Keep an eye out?

[video]

[vaframenti]

Of course.

Do be careful.

[video]

[wayoutsidethebox]

Thanks, Loki, I owe you one. See you soon.

[The camera clicks off just as she exits her cell.]