002 [Audio]

[consultcriminal]

[Jim's going to pretend that he wasn't asleep for a while. That just makes things easier. And less weird...]

Who is really running this ship? I want to say schoolchildren, but honestly, I've seen children act better than this. And I was under the impression that wardens were supposed to be the "good guys."

It's just like being at home.

[Private to E. Nygma]

You didn't tell me what you learned.

[Private to Bruce]

One might think that a warden would want to contact his inmate. But...I could be wrong?

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private;

[fivestepsahead.livejournal.com]

I didn't want to wake you. Had a good sleep?

[ Perfectly innocuous. Can almost be mocking. Almost. ]

private;

[consultcriminal.livejournal.com]

Quite.

You have my file?

private;

[fivestepsahead.livejournal.com]

I do.

Are you willing to meet me in your room, or would you rather the library?

private;

[consultcriminal.livejournal.com]

Already asking for permission. For what I want.

Tut tut. That's no way to assert your authority.

private;

[fivestepsahead.livejournal.com]

I thought you are a civilized man, Mister Moriarty. [ Deliberate. I don't need to force you into anything to have authority over you. ]

I'm bothering to have manners. Indulge me.

private;

[consultcriminal.livejournal.com]

Hm. Bring the file to the library.

[so-meretricious.livejournal.com]

As the wardens are most likely selected by the same entity that runs this vessel, it is not surprising that day to day operations run as smoothly as those queer, one might say 'supernatural' events.

[consultcriminal.livejournal.com]

It does nothing to boost confidence.

[so-meretricious.livejournal.com]

No, it certainly does not.

[consultcriminal.livejournal.com]

And what have you done to change that, Sherlock?

[so-meretricious.livejournal.com]

I have no desire to attempt any such thing.

[consultcriminal.livejournal.com]

Then what are you attempting?

[feverprophecy.livejournal.com]

Ah, the high-pitched whine of the discontent. Not at all like childish in turn.

[consultcriminal.livejournal.com]

I'm not discontent.

Merely...observant.

[feverprophecy.livejournal.com]

Good work observing the same shit everybody else observed.

[consultcriminal.livejournal.com]

Oh.

Well, I thought it was revolutionary.

private;

[puzzleprince.livejournal.com]

Welcome back, sleeping beauty. I would have whispered the big reveal in your ear, but it just wouldn't have carried the same weight.

private;

[consultcriminal.livejournal.com]

You know that's quite...creepy, right?

private; let me know if I'm remembering our conversation incorrectly!

[puzzleprince.livejournal.com]

Yet another reason why I opted to wait.

Before your prolonged nap, I uncovered a USB stick.

--I didn't take the accompanying laptop, if you're wondering. What kind of warden would I be if I allowed that severe an intrusion to take place?

So, I uncovered a USB stick and lo and behold, you've committed fraud. It can't be the only crime for your presence here, but since I'll soon be receiving your file as reward, I suppose speculation over your misdeeds is pointless. [And it's not like he's been repeatedly wondering about it or anything.]

Will you need proof?

private; You're good!

[consultcriminal.livejournal.com]

Oh, that. I forgot I left that out. [Lie.] Silly me.

Well, no. I don't need proof. I'll get you a copy of my file as soon as I can.

private;

[puzzleprince.livejournal.com]

Hm. You don't sound very surprised. [But he's getting the file, so it doesn't much matter, right?]

Isn't your warden Bruce Wayne? No need to worry yourself, Jim. I'll go directly to him with your permission. We're old pals.

private;

[consultcriminal.livejournal.com]

Oh. That's fine. I'm meeting with him shortly. I'll discuss it with him then.

[strangehistorian]

We're going through a rough period.

[consultcriminal.livejournal.com]

I've noticed. Don't worry. I'm sure it will turn around.

[strangehistorian]

[Is taking this at face value :>]

I hope so!