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[heyidiedtwice]

Hey, I'm your warden for the month. You doing okay?

Re: Text

[brokenallthelaws]

Sure am. Still getting used to all of this, but I'm getting the sense that's normal around here.

[thebubblyone]

Hello!

I'm Hilda, I'm your warden this month. I know some people aren't fans of this temporary-pairing business, so just say the word if you'd rather not deal with me.

[brokenallthelaws]

Hey, I'm game to talk, if that's what you were after.  Sure, this whole arrangement might not last, but that's no reason to just dismiss it out of hand, right?

[video] Upon temp pairing announcement...

[idolstolemylook]

Looks like I'm your warden, mate. Anything I can do for you, you let me know. Realize that might be limited under the circumstances, so that that as you will. An' I know we 'aven't been formally introduced--name's Spike, I'm a vampire, former inmate, blah blah blah.

[video]

[brokenallthelaws]

What's your policy on weapons?

[He suspects the answer will be no - it has been so far - but he figures it can't hurt to ask.  The worst that can happen is that Spike says no, and in that case he's right where he was to begin with.]

And I remember seeing the bit about your graduation, yep.

[gamjam]

Hi, uhm. Xigbar?

[a small robot voice whispers to herself]

Is that the way you say it?

Oh, hi. Uh, I'm Gortys. I'm supposed to look after you and make sure you're not doing bad things and stuff.

What are you up to?

[brokenallthelaws]

Xigbar, yep.

[He pronounces the first letter as if it were a z and not an x, but other than that most of the rest of his name is pronounced about the way one would expect.]

And I thought I'd take some time to see the sights.

Video

[charlastan]

What the hell kind of a name is Xigbar?

[Off to a great start already.]

Anyway, uh. I'm Stan, your temp warden! How's it hanging?

Re: Video

[brokenallthelaws]

Mine.  There a problem with it?

[He doesn't sound particularly aggressive about it though.  More curious, really.]

And eh, you know.  Still missing some of the stuff I had back home, but the way I hear it that's par for the course.

[Not that... he hasn't tried to convince a warden to let him have the stuff in question back, but he's starting to come to the conclusion that most wardens aren't gonna sign off on them.]

[anti_altruisms]

I hope you realize you’re taking a turn with this egg.

[brokenallthelaws]

I'm not really the parenting type.

Day 1 of London Port

[anti_altruisms]

Do you want to go ashore?

[brokenallthelaws]

It's been a while since we stopped anywhere. So sure.

audio.

[anti_altruisms]

Are you free in the evenings?

audio.

[brokenallthelaws]

Usually, yeah.  Why?

text.

[anti_altruisms]

What can you tell me about this?

text.

[brokenallthelaws]

Some new kid showed up.  All "I've been hired to implement new disciplinary structures."  Real full of himself about it too.

text.

[anti_altruisms]

What do you like to do when you're bored?

text.

[brokenallthelaws]

Depends a little on what I'm feeling.  Did you have something in mind?

text.

[anti_altruisms]

If I were to ask for your assistance with something, how willing would you be to do so?

text.

[brokenallthelaws]

Depends on the kind of assistance you were asking for. What'd you have in mind?

[anti_altruisms]

There’s something I need to discuss with you. Drop by my cabin when you have some time.

[brokenallthelaws]

Good news or bad?

[It makes no difference in the long run, practically speaking. Xigbar doesn't have anything immediately pressing as it stands. But he's not going to drop everything to show up as soon as possible. Not when he could just as easily spend the time getting there asking a few questions instead.]

backdated to 2 weeks ago

[anti_altruisms]

[ This note is left slipped under Xigbar's door: ]

Xigbar,

I am sorry to do things this way, but I am afraid I have to leave the Barge. For reasons I am not ready to explain, I feel as though I cannot carry out my duties on this ship, as a passenger or as a Warden. That is not fair to you or anyone else here, which is why the best option, at this time, is for me to take some time away to reflect and put myself in order.

I have asked Lark to check in with you from time to time so if there is something you need while I am gone, he is available as a resource for you.

Again - I apologize that I could not tell you tell you this in person. When I return, I am open to discussing my continued role as your Warden, among other things.

Be well.

- Archer

[anti_altruisms]

The Admiral says he can retrieve and return your lost heart.

Do you want me to request it?

[brokenallthelaws]

[A pause, and then:]

...Sure, why not.

[anti_altruisms]

Are you busy this evening?

[brokenallthelaws]

Not particularly. What's up?

[erbier]

I will be invoking the Enclosure so that I may visit my home. There is nothing pleasant there, but if you have an interest, I would return the favor and allow you with me.

[ She's so formal, sheesh... ]

[brokenallthelaws]

If you're willing to show me, then sure, I'll come see. Even if it's not real pleasant.

[voice, after pairings]

[wildguardian]

Hey there, Xigbar!

I know we haven't gotten around to chatting much before now, but I thought I'd give you a heads up about Shen Wei. He's been in a coma for a few weeks now and he's in my cabin.

[voice, after pairings]

[brokenallthelaws]

Hunh. That'll make him easy enough to keep an eye on, I guess. Lemme know if he wakes up 'r anything.

Audio

[musicdied]

[It's a day or so after she'd spoken with her warden, long enough for a transfer to be processed, assuming there's actually a process. For all she knows, the various lists are just updated by magic.

(IC thread is still ongoing, but safe to assume he'd probably get a heads up.)]

Hey. I don't think we've met, but I thought I should introduce myself, since I will be working in your department. I'm Yelena.

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[brokenallthelaws]

Can't say that we have, no. You wanna do this in person or keep it here?

The name's Xigbar, though I'm guessing you might already know that.

[atowncalledtreffy]

Hey, Xigbar.

You run maintenance inventory?

[brokenallthelaws]

Sure do. Got something you're after?

[artistinexile]

Good day, Warden Xigbar.

I have a professional inquiry to make when you have the time.

[brokenallthelaws]

Sure thing. What's up?

[erbier]

Xigbar? Do all worlds have magic? Do all worlds have voices? Did you know the Barge has a voice?

[ Someone has a lot of questions after that business with the shoes. ]

[brokenallthelaws]

World-magic, or magic magic?

[Because this is an important distinction, given some of their earlier conversations.]

I used t' work in the engine room, back when I was an inmate. Never really heard anything, but I could tell there was something in there.

[erbier]

I would like to speak to the Admiral today.

[brokenallthelaws]

Sure thing. Let me know if you want me to come to you, or if you're gonna come to me.