Grand opening!

[avibusraris]

[As soon as it's 7:00 am, there is a loud beep that echoes through the corridors of the prison. It's time for an announcement as the intercom comes on.]

Good morning my wonderful criminals, how are you all feeling? Don't worry, I can assure you that dizzy spell will wear off as soon as you get up and stretch those legs of yours. Be careful of your collar as well, as you might have guessed it has all sorts of functions! Also, today is December 8th, Sunday, and it's currently 7 am.

Now, it would be in your best interest to read your manuals that we've given you, just so you can get nice and settled in.

I'm afraid it's a little cold outside, if you have time to check the courtyards then you'll most likely feel that winter's breeze on your rosy little cheeks! Do be careful, I don't want any of you getting frostbite on your first day, that would be tragic.

Since it's the grand opening for you new comers, we are currently holding a small party in the cafeteria! Grab your soon-to-be-friends and head on down. We have tables set up and food as well!

Thank you and have a wonderful day!

[With that being said, the doors to the cells now slide open, allowing the inmates to leave their rooms.

In the cafeteria majority of the tables have been cleared away, and the ones that remain have red tablecloths on them, nice and fancy! The spread consists of luxurious food, even sweets of all kinds. Since it's December, it seems that the warden is in a rather giving mood, aren't you all lucky! ]

Comments

tis ok i can wait 8')

[impureheart]

Good. Now tell me about yourself, Loki.

[ Just like that. Despite that she told him he had to look her up for more details, she expects his responses to be upfront. After all, she can't have someone by her side that she doesn't know anything about beyond a name. ]

dey gonna rule dis prison yo

[vaframenti]

[ He chuckled shallowly, her hypocritical demand too much for him to swallow without a laugh escaping. He would certainly enjoy learning as much as he could about her later. ]

And what is it you would like to know? My life story is not particularly interesting, especially to someone like yourself.

they gon' rock this prison like it's dynamite

[impureheart]

You'd be surprised.

[ She wants to know what's important to him- or who, what his goals are, his aims, and what got him in here. Only one of those doesn't seem like she's truly trying to find his weaknesses of course. Just in case. More friendly conversation first. ]

Tell me what you like to do.

[ After all, a person's hobbies can say a lot about them. ]

yeup

[vaframenti]

[ Admittedly, he hadn't expected a question about his hobbies. Had she only now decided on attempting to be subtle? Not that he would complain, of course. It was an easy question to answer, and for once one that required no mistruth. ]

I'm very fond of books. The classics preferably, but I do venture into other genres from time to time.

[impureheart]

[ Different topics require different levels of subtlety. Asking for an alliance can be straight-forward, admitting that she wants to use the right pieces, of course. It's when you start investigating potential weaknesses of your allies that you need a lighter touch.

The classics. This man likes to look at himself as higher than others, as most people tend to, but doesn't want to be seen as someone who only looks at what makes him appear in higher status. Anastasia knows that much from being a social climber herself. ]

What genres might those be? The classics are enjoyed by most with taste, but it's the other ones that are always far more interesting to know about people.

[vaframenti]

A fair estimation.

[ He eyed her carefully as he spoke, the question of just what kind of surmisations she was making about him lingering in the back of his mind. He could tell by the look on her face alone that she was not one to easily be fooled. It was good, then, that he was able to answer her first line of questioning in pure honesty. ]

I can't say I am particularly picky. Anything that may pique my passing interest is a contender. If I did have to choose a personal bias, however, I would have to say that I do enjoy a good mystery novel on occasion.

[impureheart]

[ Mystery novels. The preference of those who prefer careful planning and thought to quick action, of those who don't mind darker themes. Not necessarily those who believe in good prevailing over all, obviously, but certainly those who enjoy wit and cunning. It's not an indication on whether or not this person is actually intelligent, but it's certainly an indication that he prefers to think he is. A person's preferences in books did tell something about what it is they like. Of course, given his preference for banter, Anastasia had no doubt he could appreciate her next bit of humor. ]

You're suffering from quite the ironic fate, darling. I hope you weren't thinking you'd benefit from such novels before this current predicament.

[vaframenti]

[ If he had not been so keen on making a good impression, Loki would have asked about the Queen's own preferences. She was certainly correct in the notion that likes and dislikes were extremely telling of a person's nature, and he was itching to know more about her. He couldn't be too outspoken yet, however. For her to think of him as complaisant above all else was the very best position he could hope to be in.

He pushed his overwhelming curiosity aside for the moment and instead smiled at her jest. Her guess was correct; he did indeed enjoy her humor. ]

Any information is useful, even if it is derived of fiction. Even so, I'm quite capable of conjuring up solutions on my own. Surely the same can be said of you.

[impureheart]

Of course. [ She smiles, though there's a hesitation in her eyes that is revealed a moment later.] I suppose neither of us conjured up solutions quite to our likings in this case.

[vaframenti]

Not quite.

[ His own smile faded slightly, but it wasn't completely gone. ]

Rather, I should say not yet.

[impureheart]

Would you prefer I assume you're not a conjurer of cheap tricks, you simply haven't planned out the right one yet?

Even tricks have their place given it's the right time in the game.

[vaframenti]

My tricks are never cheap, your Majesty.

They do, however, take much planning if you wish for them to accomplish the desired effect.

[impureheart]

Then perhaps I should consider that you intended to be here if you're such the mastermind.

[ It's questionable whether she's sassing him or not right now. After all, there are reasons one could fathom for trying to get into here. Anastasia wouldn't want to be here, but there's at least one person here who has one. ]

[vaframenti]

I'm honored that you think me capable of such a thing.

[ There was a glint of mischief in his eyes as he entertained her suggestion. ]

Perhaps someday I'll tell you all about it.

[ Rather he played that card to fruition or not, Loki wasn't going to lay his entire deck on the table for her so soon. There were some things even queens had to wait for. ]

[impureheart]

[ Pushing him further to see just how much he would reveal was always a good thing to know too. If he gave her everything, he was either an imbecile or lying. If he gave her nothing, he was hiding too much. That he'd been willing to offer up some and hold back others.. well, it qualified him as a player. ]

Perhaps someday should be before I find out by other means.

[ And Loki may take that as he might. Did she mean she was going to find out one way or the other? Or did she mean that if she found out from experience she was not going to take it lightly if it didn't work well with her plans? ]

[vaframenti]

Now, now. No need to rush, hm? All things come in due time.

[ Though she was formidable, her words rolled off him quite easily. She could do all the research on him that she wanted, but little of what she might find would be remotely true. He had constructed so many fake lives and hollow identities that it would be enough to divert her for a vaguely decent length of time. ]

[impureheart]

[ It's a good thing that Anastasia was never one to back down from a challenge. ]

It is said that good things come to those who wait but I find the best things are taken by those who don't.

[vaframenti]

[ A good thing indeed. ]

A perspective with plenty of merit, though I am inclined to disagree in some regard. Biding your time until the exact perfect moment, only then taking what you desire -- that is the ultimate reward.

[impureheart]

Only with things that are inclined to wait to be taken, Loki.

[ If only everyonething would just wait and wait for Ana to take them back. ]