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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?

Comments

[tanteiotaku]

Of course. The... [Huffs. This is still kind of a fresh wound.] The boss told me to keep you safe. That's what I'm going to do.

[decideformyself]

I see.

You needn't worry. I'm perfectly fine. But should you have any need to check up on me, my cell assignment is G-101.

[ That isn't where he is right now, but ]

[tanteiotaku]

That's perfect! We're neighbors. You come to me if you need any help too, alright? The Hidari Detective Agency rises from the ashes!

[decideformyself]

I suppose you'll need something to occupy your time with. Very well. I'll let you know if I need anything.

[tanteiotaku]

My specialty is finding things. Pets, keys, your place in a book. I'll even give you a loyal customer discount.

[decideformyself]

It would probably be easier to just buy a bookmark.

[tanteiotaku]

True, true.

And you can just call me Shotaro. Formality is weird.

[decideformyself]

Shotaro. [ You can almost hear the shrug. ] It makes no difference to me.

[ And then a pause. ] I appreciate your help back there.

[tanteiotaku]

It was the right thing to do. I just wish it had ended up better.

[decideformyself]

There's no use wishing for a better outcome. What's done is done.

[tanteiotaku]

It's not fair, you going from one prison to another.

[decideformyself]

You should worry more about your own predicament, Shotaro. At least I am used to this sort of environment.

[ Not this sort of environment, Philip... ]

[tanteiotaku]

I don't know... I mean at least I don't think there's anyone the Boss got arrested in here.... I hope not, anyway.

[decideformyself]

Is that really your biggest concern?

[tanteiotaku]

Is there something else I should be worried about?

[decideformyself]

Have you read your manual yet?

[tanteiotaku]

--Oh. I should do that.

[decideformyself]

I'll wait until you have finished.

[tanteiotaku]

[A few minutes later.] Poison?!

[decideformyself]

You should have been provided with one piece of antidote candy. Others will have to be purchased at the store.

[tanteiotaku]

Yeah I still have that. This sucks. [Frustrated kind of growly sound] One week, huh? I guess I need to drum up some clients sooner than later.

[decideformyself]

In addition to that, working two jobs five days a week would also be enough to replenish your supply. Furthermore, the so-called "events" that happen on a weekly basis apparently have a CP payout as well.

[tanteiotaku]

A regular job? I haven't done one of those in a while.

[decideformyself]

It seems you have no choice.

[ Unless that Thing the Doctor told him is true, but he wants to see it for his own eyes before he starts spreading it around. ]

Moreover, have you noticed anything strange about the map on page three?

[tanteiotaku]

Yeah, we're not on it.