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

[sevenseconds]

[...boy.

he's right though, this isn't a place where they could all just have fun and get along. they were here for a reason, all of them, and xiaoyu couldn't help but wonder which one of them had done something overly terrible. kidnapping, torture, murder? anyone could fall under those categories.

but, best not to dwell on such negative thoughts for too long.]

It's a guilty club? [...ehehehe....aahh....]

[moonsets]

[ ...........

You're just getting this stare now. It's stuck halfway between "are you kidding me" and.. no, that's pretty much the only emotion in it. Is that supposed to be the most awkward and lame joke in existence.. ]

You really think you're gonna make it here with that kind of attitude?

[sevenseconds]

I know I will!

[who says she won't?! xiaoyu puffs out her cheeks at that kind of accusation. she was strong, if she wasn't she wouldn't have entered in so many fighting tournaments.]

Will you make it by standing off in the corner every time, refusing to talk to anyone?

[moonsets]

Yeah, because it means I'm not going to end up talking to people who only want to cause trouble. [ He's pretty some some prisoners here just love picking fights or picking on others or.. well, being obnoxious in some way. And he's planning to stay out of that at the very least and preferably just avoid talky people along the way too. ]

You aren't saying you're seriously looking to find friends here or whatever, are you?

[sevenseconds]

[...she relaxes a little at that, trying no to get so worked up. xiaoyu had always been a hot head, acting first then asking questions later. of course, since she's been friends with jin she's learned to calm down a little. she can't help but get a little heated at times.]

I am, what's wrong with that? I'm not going to start being mean just because we're in prison.

That includes being nice to guys like you.

[moonsets]

It's.. [ He starts, but then he ends up groaning instead, frustrated that she won't even understand something like that easily. If that's true, then she must be so naive-- how did a girl like her get into jail like this to begin with? It feels more and more like most people that just got in don't even belong here. Or at least some of them. ]

.. Listen, do you wanna get into trouble? Because that's what is going to happen if you just try to be friendly to people here. They'll take advantage of it, can't you see that?

[sevenseconds]

[...well yeah, she gets that. xiaoyu relaxes a little, looking away from the guy.]

I know that but.... it's not like I'm some weakling or anything.

[she was a fighter, even using her skills in order to break and enter, even take down military personnel.]

But it's just how I am.

[moonsets]

[ He almost says that it's not like she looks like someone who's incredibly strong either, but then again, he's seen some people who were strong yet younger than him or a girl out on the streets, so he supposes she's probably just one of those types then. ]

You're a moron. [ That's his conclusion at least. Even if she is strong, willingly picking fights isn't going to help anything in a place like this. ] Just make sure you survive this place. Shouldn't that be what's most important to you?

[sevenseconds]

You-...!

[don't talk to her like that?! she snaps back a little, but she she simply stops herself. this was just how this guy was, huh? it didn't seem like he was about to change or anything. ugh, guys could be so annoying! she shook her head, looking down at the ground.]

....Of course I'm going to survive. I have people waiting for me on the outside too you know. I know I'll just go nuts in here either way, I can't even enter tournaments anymore.

[moonsets]

[ If it helps anything, at least he seems fairly calm about it all. Sure, he might be frowning a little, but it's almost like there's no real bite behind whatever he's saying. ]

Well, if you're used to tournaments [ although he doesn't know she means battling, he's figuring sports or something ] you'll probably have a field day in here. It doesn't sound like they're just gonna let us sit around on our asses.

[sevenseconds]

Probably not...

[SHE SIGHS. this is so annoying already.]

Oh! Right. I'm Ling Xiaoyu by the way.

[she offers a hand to him.]

[moonsets]

[ Stares at the hand.

For a good moment, yes.

But then he doesn't bother to grab it or shake it. He's not planning on getting close to anyone, after all - especially not in a place like this. He can't afford it. None of them can. ]

Shinjiro Aragaki. [ At least he'll give his name, if not just because she could've just found out what it is one way or another.. ]

[sevenseconds]

[yikes! this guy is so not into people. she takes her hand back, laughing nervously.]

Shinjiro.... Shinji.... [she scratches her head.] Do I somehow find all the 'Shin' people?

[she was muttering to herself.]

[moonsets]

[ No, don't call him Shinji, only his bff can do that...!! ]

's not like it's an uncommon name. Although your name doesn't sound very Japanese. [ Since it's obviously more Chinese.. ]

[sevenseconds]

I'm from China, yeah. Moved here when I was young.

[she nods to herself.] I've just had tons of run-ins with people with similar names lately I guess. I know a Jin, Shin, and now a Shinjiro...

[moonsets]

[ For a moment he stares...

.. but then he just speaks up dryly. ]

Well, make sure you don't mess 'em up.

[sevenseconds]

I won't! You might all be moody but I can tell you apart.