iv. time has come today

[proudofwhatido]

"The greatest part of our happiness depends on our dispositions, not our circumstances."

Martha Washington said that. She was George Washington's wife, the first woman to be featured on a postage stamp, and the only woman to make it onto any form of currency. It's amusing, how everything comes back to money. Of course, she was not without her flaws. Even the first president of our United States believed in slavery. A good man doesn't have to be perfect or flawless to be good. He just has to do more good than bad, and do that good for the right reasons.


[Private to Harry]
Harry Dresden, right? I think we should talk.

[Private to the Admiral]
It's good to see some things never change.

Comments

[Private]

[proudofwhatido.livejournal.com]

I'm very social.

It's Neal Caffrey, by the way.

[Private]

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Trust me, it helps.

Jonathan Crane, but I suspect you already knew that.

[Private]

[proudofwhatido.livejournal.com]

It hasn't failed me yet.

Do you prefer Jon or should I stick to "Doctor"?

[Private]

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Doctor, not that most people bother any more. I gather you're just 'Neal'. You seem the type.

[Private]

[proudofwhatido.livejournal.com]

Whatever works.

What were you a doctor of, if you don't mind my asking?

[Private]

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Pharmapsychology, although I am also a leading psychiatrist.

[Private]

[proudofwhatido.livejournal.com]

Impressive. So what has you listed as an inmate?

[Private]

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

I'll share my little story if you share yours first.

[Private]

[proudofwhatido.livejournal.com]

Oh, my story's not little. I'm the Odyssey.... I was a con man. One of the best.

[Private]

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

A con man? Well, that isn't too far from being a psychologist. You merely apply your skills differently.

[Private]

[proudofwhatido.livejournal.com]

Why did you end up here?

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[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Some don't approve of my methods.

[Private]

[proudofwhatido.livejournal.com]

And what do your methods entail?

[Private]

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Experimental. A beneficial, but contraversial area.

[Private]

[proudofwhatido.livejournal.com]

You know, avoiding answering the question really just makes you sound more guilty.

[Private]

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Yes, I am aware of that. Perhaps you'd better ask someone else. You'll hear a more colorful story.

[Private] - 11hrs sleep + 25hrs @ haunt + 5hrs LARPing (in 2 days) + percoset for wounds = tired Ang

[proudofwhatido.livejournal.com]

I'm confident you could tell a pretty colorful story yourself if you wanted, but I'm not going to push.

Let me know if you have trouble with your warden. I still have pull here.

[Private] - :D

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

What kind of pull do you supposedly have?

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[proudofwhatido.livejournal.com]

Well, people still think I'm a warden. There's pull in that. Besides, I'm good at getting the things I want.

[Private]

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

It's something to keep in mind. You should use that power while you still have it.

[Private]

[proudofwhatido.livejournal.com]

I'm getting a feeling for the layout and security. Any other suggestions?

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[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Try to get access to where you can. Some places will be locked, but there are things you may be able to take advantage of, like the pub. Alcohol can be useful - it's amazing what some of the inmates will do for it.

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[proudofwhatido.livejournal.com]

It's pretty hard to get in there with a keeper now, but I'll do my best. Thanks.