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[batmanschmatman]

So, it's officially a year since I first signed on to this place. I kind of wish I could come up with something insightful to say, but considering people's reactions to that sort of stuff, maybe it's safer just to pass.

[Private to Tim]

How easy would it be to talk you into a snowball fight?

[Private to Shego]What's your schedule look like for

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Private

[gotgreenmagic]

I spent my first Bargeaversary in a psychiatric institution so I guess you win.

No plans. Was thinking about continuing my 'hanging out above decks until it loses its novelty' project. Why?

Private

[batmanschmatman]

Let me go find some wood to knock on before I say anything about how nice today's turning out to be.

I was kind of in the mood to spar with someone, if you were interested. [Although rly when is he ever not in the mood.]

Private

[gotgreenmagic]

Honestly? You'd have more trouble catching me on a day when I'm not interested. Gym in ten?

Private

[batmanschmatman]

Sounds good. I'll see you there.

[wardennolonger]

People come here by their own decision, do they?

[mostly to himself]

I think there's been some kind of mistake

[batmanschmatman]

You must be new. Has anyone given you the talk yet?

[wardennolonger]

Is it that plain? I'm trying not to seem as hopelessly lost as I am. Perhaps I should try harder.

The talk... well, a woman named Buffy is attempting to explain something to me. We've yet to achieve perfect clarity. I won't turn down answers if you're offering them.

[batmanschmatman]

I am annoyingly perceptive. And I have been here for a year.

This is the Barge. It's basically a prison ship run by a guy called the Admiral, who no one's ever really seen or knows much about. If you didn't agree to be here, you're an inmate and you've been sent here to get a second shot at life. The wardens are people who have chosen to be here and try to walk you through how to get that second chance.

[Private]

[peektuttut]

Fairly easy.

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

In that case, when are you free?

[Private]

[peektuttut]

Now. Later. Is anyone else getting involved in this duel to the death?

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

I don't know, do you want me to try recruiting some people?

[young_idealist]

A year is quite a commitment. The time seems longer, doesn't it?

[batmanschmatman]

It does. But I think part of that might be because I've picked up a couple alternate lives thanks to the Admiral's lousy driving.

[young_idealist]

I hadn't thought about those. They fade a bit over time.