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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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[starcharted]

It would be, yes, though I'm not too keen on the idea of sitting back and leaving mysteries unsolved either.

[decideformyself]

Nor am I.

We're meant to serve as entertainment, correct? In that case we should strive to be as entertaining as we can, so as to maximize our value.

[starcharted]

I would be inclined to agree if in most cases that didn't lead to someone being hurt.

[decideformyself]

Is one not better off hurt than dead?

[starcharted]

I'd rather choose neither of the above.

[decideformyself]

Well, yes, ideally.

[starcharted]

I suppose I've always had impossibly hopeful expectations.

[decideformyself]

I hope you aren't let down too badly. Since we are friends now.

[starcharted]

See? You're getting the hang of this friendship thing already.

[decideformyself]

Splendid! This subject won't be at all difficult to grasp.

[starcharted]

Oh, it's not always easy. Sometimes it's actually rather complicated. It's always worth it in the end, though.

[decideformyself]

Anything worth learning about is.

[starcharted]

I suppose so, yes. There's few things better in life than discovery.

[decideformyself]

[ U GET ME ]

Yes, exactly! Nothing is more exciting than learning something new.

[starcharted]

[ AND U GET ME ]

It's brilliant, isn't it? Even in here there's things to be learned. It never really stops no matter where you go.

[decideformyself]

It truly is.

Shall I keep you informed of any intriguing discoveries I make in my research?

[starcharted]

Please do! What sort of things do you do research on, generally?

[decideformyself]

Anything that catches my interest, although until recently my resources have been limited. I primarily did research into a particular... hemoplastic disorder. It's a bit disorienting to suddenly have so much more information at my fingertips.

[starcharted]

[ It would probably be rude to ask further about that subject. ]

Disorienting but also exciting?

[decideformyself]

Of course. I'm not complaining in the slightest.

[starcharted]

Not even a little bit? I can think of a few other places I'd rather do research at than jail.

[decideformyself]

I'm not saying this is ideal, but I'll work with what I have for now.

[starcharted]

That's the spirit! Optimism is always good to have.