136 - LOOK WHO LIVES

[major_west]

I suppose turning off communications for a fortnight is as close as one can come to a holiday around here. I trust you'll forgive me for falling off the face of the, ah, Barge. After spending two years in this place, I felt a break was long overdue

Comments

[proudofwhatido]

Two years. That's a pretty long time.

[Private]
I'm guessing inmate. Agent Nick Halden, FBI. I recently arrived as a warden here.

I was wondering if you might be willing to tell me a little bit about your view of what I should be watching out for.

[major_west]

It is, yes.

[Private]
Shouldn't the Admiral have informed you upon entry?

Private

[proudofwhatido]

He informed me of the basics, yeah, but I can guarantee someone with two years of experience can tell me more about the practical concerns than the welcome brochure. Doctor Horrible, for example, told me to watch out for the regular murders; that's something the Admiral left out.

Private

[major_west]

The murders are absolutely something that occur with regularity here. Another thing for you to watch out for is the behaviour of your fellows. We've had quite a few incidents in the past of wardens overstepping their bounds.

[sarkraticmethod]

I think I'd almost welcome a crisis, depending on what it was.

Good to have you back, Major.

[major_west]

As would I, at this juncture. A small crisis, at the very least. The Barge hardly feels like home without it.

And thank you, Mr. Sark.

[sarkraticmethod]

I suppose after two years, even this place would feel like home, wouldn't it?

[major_west]

Yes. I'm uncertain, however, as to whether that's a good thing or not.