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]

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

How philosophical. Are you still pretending to be a warden?

[Private]

[proudofwhatido.livejournal.com]

It's not pretending if I'm good at it... I figure I can get away with it for another week or two before anyone notices.

Do you like me more or less now that you know?

[Private]

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Please, continue as long as you can. It's a rather interesting social study.

Better. You're less boring.

[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.

[toldastory]

Martha Washington sounds like a wise woman.

How are you, Nick?

[proudofwhatido.livejournal.com]

Not the only one, certainly.

I'm doing well. How are you, Doctor Jones?

[Private]

[proudofwhatido.livejournal.com]

Why did you end up here?

[toldastory]

I'm well, thanks. I've got a kitten now, she's lovely. You should come by and visit her sometime.

[proudofwhatido.livejournal.com]

I'll be sure to do that. What did you name her?

[toldastory]

Boe.

[proudofwhatido.livejournal.com]

I assume that's not in honor of the Danish film director. Any significance?

[toldastory]

It's in honor of a friend actually. They used to call him "The Face of Boe."

[Private]

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Some don't approve of my methods.

[Private]

[proudofwhatido.livejournal.com]

And what do your methods entail?

[proudofwhatido.livejournal.com]

Where is Boe?

[toldastory]

Honestly, I'm not certain, but somewhere out there in a place that makes me sound entirely mad.

[Private]

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Experimental. A beneficial, but contraversial area.

Private

[chicagoshope.livejournal.com]

(AND OH GOD THIS IS SO LATE. *kills her computers viciously*)

I believe we've spoken before, if I recall correctly. *he's got a 'you sneaky bastard' look on his face, but seems amused*

Private

[proudofwhatido.livejournal.com]

I think those might have been different circumstances..

[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?

[Private]

[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?

[Private]

[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.

[Private]

[proudofwhatido.livejournal.com]

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