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[decideformyself]

I must admit that prison is turning out to be a much more interesting place than I had expected. I can't say I'm enthusiastic about these brutal, sadistic public displays or the necessity to scrounge up money to keep myself alive on a weekly basis, but I suppose I'll have to tolerate it for the time being.

I am looking forward to learning more about prison life and survival. Does anybody have any tips?

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[tunics]

Mm... get something to pass the time. Maybe a book?

voice;

[decideformyself]

Ah, that's right. There was a library on the map.

Is there really time to read in between everything else that goes on?

[tunics]

Actually, you'd be surprised. There are some days where literally nothing happens at all.

I mean.... I guess read if you're not working or at school.

[decideformyself]

I see. I'll take that into consideration.

[voice]

[starcharted]

"The time being" makes it sound like you're going to get out sooner rather than later. That's quite lucky all things considered.

I suppose you could say it is rather interesting around here though. I think my best advice would be to make friends. Just about everything is easier that way, don't you think?

[decideformyself]

I'm not sure I understand the use of that.

[starcharted]

You don't understand the use of friends?

[decideformyself]

No. Will they be helpful for my survival?

voice;

[moonspell]

Get at least two jobs right away, or you won't be able to afford a candy when yours runs out.

voice;

[decideformyself]

Yes, I noticed the math didn't work out in my favor.

I've been told that we don't stay dead. Do you know if that's true? If so, the candy seems like a distraction.

[wayoutsidethebox]

Best one I have? This place is crazy, treat it like it's crazy. And, power in numbers.

[decideformyself]

Ah yes, this "making friends" thing. I've heard that it may well be the key to an extraordinary power.

[wayoutsidethebox]

Or, you know, keep you from being insanely bored while being locked up. Don't underestimate that.

[decideformyself]

I would have to research boredom before coming to a conclusion there.

[refinedvillain]

On the most basic level, you only need enough money for the candy. Aside from that, most other survival goals are secondary.

[decideformyself]

That sounds reasonable.

It's fascinating, this artificial economy. We're provided money by the prison itself in exchange for labor, and must use that money to survive. Although I suppose on some level, all economies are the same way. [ This is probably the prelude to some hideous tangent. ]

[refinedvillain]

Nor is it terribly unique. [Knowledge, Edgar had learned, was valuable, and something no one can take from you.] History is full of examples of those being forced to work for money spendable only at their employers location. We're a bit unique in our complete lack of choice.

[decideformyself]

Is that so? I'll have to look into that subject. That's quite shrewd!

voice!

[tanteiotaku]

Philip! Where are you?

[decideformyself]

That voice... Hidari Shotaro, is that you?

[tanteiotaku]

The one and only! Sorry I'm late! [He sounds chipper for this being prison.]

[decideformyself]

What in the world? Why are you here?

voice;

[impureheart]

It would appear someone already told you to make friends, so to add onto that, making the right friends can be most beneficial when the cards are down, darling.

[decideformyself]

What determines which friends are the right sort or the wrong sort?

[impureheart]

There are friends of the heart and then there are friends of mutual benefit. You'll need both in this cage.