neornithes

[at 7:00 AM the intercom begins to crackle to life, the sound of static filling the air. this time around however, there is no voice accompanied by that sound. the sound of crackling comes and goes, growing louder then fading out. there's something wrong here, this isn't like the time that second forgot to let everyone out.

soon afterwards all the tv's in the prison begin to start up. it's much like what happened during the events from before where everyone would be able to watch certain broadcasts, but yet again it's different. the screen shows a dimly lit room, the only light coming from all the monitors in the area. the light is just enough to make out a figure, kneeling on the ground with his back to the camera. it's a man, he's breathing heavily and his wrists have been tied and bound. the chains that hold him are connected to two poles on either side of him, his arms are stretched out because of this and he's unable to run away. the man is without a shirt as well and it's shown that his back is scarred immensely, marks from a whip seem to be the cause of this.

a woman speaks, it's obviously the warden, and she's out of view from the camera.]

Now now.... must we keep doing this? [when she finally steps into view the camera is just low enough that her head isn't being shown. no, this show is simply for the man that's been tied up.]

I believe this is the third time you've been here in my possession, correct? Oh... oh my dear Pietro.

[the man laughs at that, and when he goes to look over his shoulder part of his face can be seen. it's second.]

I like when you use my name, especially when we're all alone like this. Reeeaal sentimental, you know?

Hm~ I'm only doing this for your sake, understand? I mean... we can't have The Second running around and thinking they can be friends with these inmates, now can we? No, I believe you've been slipping, again. First time you were simply too eager and let all the inmates free, remember that? I sure do~ it was lovely, I brought you in here and gave you twenty lashings before you were put into solitary. Ah, then the second time you tried to poison me.... now, that wasn't nice, not at all~! I feed you, I clothe you, and that's how you repay me? I believe that time we broke your legs and slit your throat until you nearly bled out... correct?

Yeah that was all fucking fun. Seriously, I have tons of fun screwing around with the inmates but you like your personal torture way more than me.

Indeed... either way, Pietro! You've been getting along with them all far too much. I think you need a little reminder of where you stand, yes?

[second noticeably tensed up at that, his hands balling into fists and he lowered his head.]

Do your fucking worst..... But before ya do, one more thing, Alicia?

Yes?

I hate you so much.

Oh my! I know you don't mean that, I love you too~!

[with that out of the way, the warden walks over to her desk. she clicks something, and in the quiet room a tune begins to play. it's christmas eve, she wants this to be perfect!

the warden goes back over to second, pulling back her whip and bringing it down on him. the man cries out in pain, his entire body tensing up against as he prepares for the next one.]

Hmm... I want to hear better screams than that, my dear.

[again and again she whips him. his back is already bleeding intensely, the wounds gaping and the blood pours down his person. each strike hurts him more than the last, and it's clear from the way he's breathing so heavily and crying out. she's relentless, her strikes well aimed and causing far more damage with each hit. as time goes on she's well into the twenties with how many times she's hit him.]

I'm so sorry Pietro, but it must be done! [she hits him again.] I'm sorry you're all alone- [and again.] I'm so sorry no one likes you- [and again.]

But don't worry, you know why? Because... [the warden stops whipping second, the only sound in the room coming from his pained sounds and the christmas song that she chose to put on.] I meant what I said, I'll always love you because I'm all you have, get it? Now then...

[the warden grips the base of the whip with her free hand, sliding along it. she jerks her hand, the blood splattering on the ground from that action. she wants to make sure his blood won't get on anything else, that would be tragic! the warden looks off to the side, staring at two people that have been there the whole time. they had been slightly in view but hadn't moved a muscle, it would have been hard to spot them because of that.]

Chan, En, could you be dears and cut him down? Send him off to the doctor after that. I believe she wanted to use him as test subject for her next experiment. I was going to give her one of the deathrow inmates, however he will do.

[the two albino twins move as one and go to remove the chains off of second. the warden is well aware of the video the entire time so at the end of this all she turns to the camera. her face is still hidden, but with her body towards the feed now it's clear that she's covered in blood.]

Hello my inmates~! This little show was brought to you by yours truly, a little reminder of who is in charge here exactly and just why you should listen to me! You've all had a lot of fun lately, yes? I've seen it all, and I know everything too. As such, tomorrow there will be an event for all of you that I've personally put together.

Today is Christmas Eve, how exciting~! I've prepared gifts for you all, so expect them to be outside of your cells and ready for opening! It's not even snowing outside today, it'll be a lovely day for you all~!

[she laughs to herself.] Nothing is poisoned, I can assure you, before any of you start asking. Nope it's all for your wonderful taste buds, and I really hope you enjoy!

[she walks over to the camera, going to turn it off, and before she clicks the button her smile can at least be seen. it's sickeningly sweet, like she truly believes she's doing the right thing, and then he switches off the video.

the cell doors slide open.

ooc: tl;dr? the warden tortures the second and then reveals that there's an event ready for them. because of this, second is out of commission until further notice. he's being carried off to be experimented on and cannot be contacted. any inmates trying to contact second's communicator will be met with static. as for the warden, her phone lines are free so you may reply to this post if you wish. the gifts the warden made up for everyone consists of a basket filled with an assortment of chocolates and candies. included in the basket is a family picture, whether it be just a parent or a sibling is up to you. if your character has no family, then the picture will be the mot important person to them outside of the prison. the warden knows all and sees all!!]