042; In Which Sophie Awakens

[eldest_hatter]

It appears that I have missed quite a few days. I can only assume this means that I was droned. I don't see why, as I don't recall doing anything that would deserve punishment in this place. I do hope my being in such a state was not too much of a bother to anyone. To imagine myself acting like the drones...it is very unsettling

Comments

[istheatmosphere]

This... might be a stupid question, but what do you mean, droned?

[eldest_hatter]

Oh, are you new here?

[istheatmosphere]

Yes. I only arrived two days ago.

[eldest_hatter]

I see.

Drones are the people here who act as if nothing is wrong with this place. Sometimes we can be brainwashed to act like them.

[istheatmosphere]

That's... unsettling. You said it happens as punishment?

[eldest_hatter]

Yes. If you break some of the bigger rules here.

[istheatmosphere]

Such as?

[eldest_hatter]

Ruining property, harming the drones, staying too long in a house not assigned to you...there are many things.

[istheatmosphere]

I can understand why they might take exception to the first two, but... I suppose it doesn't matter what I think.

Thank you.

[eldest_hatter]

Sadly, it doesn't matter what any of us think.