010 - [Video]

[triggered_it]

Who, aside from our very talented and passionate Shakespearean actor, "Desmond Wolf," has an interest in theatre? I was thinking of directing a play. I can't help but notice that the stage in the dining hall is dreadfully underused.

The play I had in mind is called "The Pillowman." It's a small cast but a fairly decent play from the early 21st

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Private.

[devils_bargain]

I myself do not act, however I daresay I have seen enough theater that I should be of some use. The play sounds interesting. Have you a copy I could borrow? I would be able to have it read within a day and return it afterward.

Additionally, I have some skill with the piano. If the play requires musical accompaniment, I should be able to serve you in that arena, as well as in others.

[His tone is all very even and casual, and he is talking about the play... but being Dorian, there is a double entendre at the end there whether he admits to it or not.]

Private.

[triggered_it]

While I don't doubt your musical talent, I was thinking I'd like you in other arenas. [Perfectly casual, and he is talking about the play, but two can play double entendre games.] How would you like to be assistant director? You do have an exquisite sense of aesthetics, and I think you'd be very useful.

I do have a copy of the play for you. You'll probably find the language crude, but the subject matter perverse enough to interest you.

Re: Private.

[devils_bargain]

[Dorian is flattered. However, he is aware that what Adrian has said of him is true, so the pleasure he finds in this flattery is all quite vain.] Why, thank you Adrian.

I think I should not mind the language; there are two places where coarse language are perfectly at home, and those are in the arts and the bedroom.

Private.

[triggered_it]

You're quite welcome.

You'll have to let me know what you think of the play.

Don't tell anyone, but I've already made up my mind in regards to some of the casting. The Marquis is getting the lead. The drunken hack can play the mentally retarded brother. [He clearly doesn't think much of the "drunken hack." His voice just drips with displeasure at even mentioning him.]

I'm still looking for the two police officers, however. Both are aggressive and overbearing, one a little bit more than the other. The latter requires slightly more talent, and I believe you'll see why I would think that.

Hopefully, the Barge will surprise me. [Meaning, he has doubts about the acting talent of most of the people here. lulz.]

Re: Private.

[devils_bargain]

I have not yet met either the Marquis or the drunken hack. In the case of the latter, perhaps this is best, but [Dorian likes people with titles.] I should like to meet the former.

Regarding overbearing police roles, you might consider directing your attention to wardens. [Not so subtle. Based on what he knows of his own warden, he no longer thinks very highly of them on principle.]

Private.

[triggered_it]

You would get along well with the Marquis.

The police officers in the play are at least honest and self aware enough to know that they are cogs in a corrupt and fascist system. Like wardens, they revel in the power they hold over their prisoners, but without feeling the need to mask it. [Adrian clearly doesn't think much of most wardens, either. They're all stupid, and naive, and they don't understaaaand him.]

I try not to blame wardens too much, though. You have to understand, they're only doing what can be expected of them, given their position in a flawed system.

Re: Private.

[devils_bargain]

You shall have to introduce us. [Dorian has messaged him through the Network, but does not consider this to be a proper introduction.]

Hm. I shall have to read the play for myself and see what I think. [Lies. He'll likely be influenced by whatever Adrian says is true of the work. Dorian is very malleable.]

I think you might be far too kind to the wardens. I have not yet decided if I find this charming.

Private.

[triggered_it]

Let's be fair and look at our fellow inmates, shall we? [Yep. He hates the inmates too, most of them. Go Adrian!]

Private.

[devils_bargain]

Ah, well... when you put it that way, I'm afraid I do see your point.

[A thoughtful and deeply disturbed pause as an experience from this morning is brought to the surface.]

I had quite the unpleasant experience in the shower. I shall tell you later, though I think you will wish I hadn't.

Private.

[triggered_it]

I try to avoid inmate showers whenever possible. [Yes, when he's sleeping with the Marquis, he uses his shower the next morning ... if that's okay with Rei. :X]

I don't look forward to hearing what I'm missing out on.

Private.

[devils_bargain]

I would very much like to know how you avoid the showers. You must be showering somewhere, because you certainly aren't unclean. [Dorian would avoid them entirely after what he's witnessed, but he enjoys smelling good.]

Private.

[triggered_it]

It's simply a matter of knowing the right people. [And sleeping with them, of course.]

Private.

[devils_bargain]

I should have suspected. The same is true of everything.