008 - Pecan

[deadly_ned]

So.

As a first time Warden more or less mentoring a first time Inmate, there's this very important question that's been hovering menacingly near my head for the last few days like a demonic little helicopter and I would be remiss if I didn't at least ask it, even if I'm sure it's obvious to the more seasoned Wardens, Inmates, what have you.


...Is an Inmate's happiness more important than their graduation?

If you had to choose one, I mean.


And I think I should also ask to Inmates because I don't...like the unspoken divide and communication is usually an effective bridge over most divides..


What do you need from your warden to be happier?



[Private to Claire Bennet, Jesse Pinkman, the Marquis de Sade, and Megamind as a group]

Someone happened to tell me you're a dog person.

I'm trying to..rehome my dog, Digby. My Inmate is scared of them and it's probably best if Digby and I separated until my Inmate graduates. And I'd like to find someone to...borrow him, or take him, but if I don't find someone he'll have to go home and we've never been separated and I'm feeling a little...clingy.

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SPAM

[deadly_ned]

Leaving me will be disruptive enough. All the rest just becomes..background.

SPAM

[some_kinda_hero]

[Her sigh is drawn out as she rubs softly at her forehead.]

Whatever's easiest on you two. If that means Megamind getting, for lack of better words, sole custody, then so be it, or if you think doing the on one month, off another thing is better...I mean, you know him best, of course. He seems to get on well enough with my dogs, and I'd love Digby like my own, but in the end, it's your decision, Ned.

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[deadly_ned]

That's what I'm afraid of.

[The Piemaker looked at Digby. Digby looked at the Piemaker. Finally, the man said,]

I'd like to try...joint custody. Between...you and Megamind. I think. We're both trying to get more...social, meet more people. This will be good for him. Us. It'll...be good for us.

SPAM

[some_kinda_hero]

[Claire smiles even as she presses her lips into her mouth, because she's trying to be kind towards Ned's feelings, but she's pretty excited to bring Digby into the family.]

Whatever you want, you have it. Should we all talk about it together or would you rather speak with him alone? And you are more than welcome to come see Digby whenever you want, he's still your puppy.

[Yeah, yeah, he's an adult dog, whatever. She likes saying puppy more.]

SPAM

[deadly_ned]

[Digby had not been a puppy since the Piemaker was six. He looked down quizzically at his own dog, trying to see the 'puppy' in him]

I'll take Digby to Megamind this week. And then I'll...bring him back here. It's. Change of environment is good for him.

I hope.

SPAM

[some_kinda_hero]

Alright, yeah, awesome. I'll get in touch with Megamind, too, so we can work out a schedule. I've been thinking about taking on a warden job? But I don't know just yet. My inmate's the main focus.

Thanks for bringing him by and for even considering me. I appreciate it.

SPAM

[deadly_ned]

I...my inmate and I both work in the kitchen. So I mean. Probably what you can do is find a job to work alongside him...together? Does that make sense?

You're the one doing me the favor. I should be thanking you. Thank you.

Thanks.

SPAM

[some_kinda_hero]

[She blinks owlishly at Ned and shakes her head at first, but then the words sort themselves out and she closes her previously slack jaw.] Oh, yeah, no, I get it now. But I already stuck him in maintenance, he'll be most happy there. And I don't know jack about that area, soo no deal there, heh. I was thinking of the gardens or the spa; Iris suggested the spa.

Oh my gosh, it's no problem, honestly. You're welcome! I"m happy to help. I'd want the same for me, if it came down to it. Izzy wasn't always mine, you know? [Of course he doesn't, she's just tossing that in.] Used to be my uncle's, then he was his girlfriend's, and when she graduated, he became mine.

[She leaves Jesse out of the story completely.]

SPAM

[deadly_ned]

There's a spa? Why is there a spa on a prison barge?

He...seems to get around a lot. Izzy.

SPAM

[some_kinda_hero]

Newer addition. What, you don't think we should be able to pamper ourselves every so often? [She crosses her arms with a teasing smile.

The remark about her dog makes her laugh loudly, and Claire looks at Izzy with a nod.] Uh, yeah, guess he does.

SPAM

[deadly_ned]

I'm not much of a spa person. So...no.

[The Piemaker looks a little worried at the outburst of laughter, and gives an uneasy nod. He hadn't meant it like that, Claire]

But he's yours now?

SPAM

[some_kinda_hero]

Yeah, more or less. When I was home, Peter took him to the park, but since they've been apart for so long, he just let me keep Izzy.

[She scritches behind said lab's ears, cooing nonsense to him.]

Anyway, I'll give this back to you [And she stands once more to return the Petting Hand Device] so you can give it to Megamind. If anything changes just let me know, otherwise I'll assume I'm still helping out.

SPAM

[deadly_ned]

[He takes his device back, looking it over]

Thank you.

It means a lot to Digby. And to me. To both of us.

SPAM

[some_kinda_hero]

[She goes to gently pat his forearm, but remembers the whole touching discrepancy and instead just looks awkward as she punches the air with mild enthusiasm.]

You're welcome, it's my pleasure. I'll see you two around then? We'll set up a doggy play date soon.

SPAM

[deadly_ned]

[King of awkward situations, the Piemaker barely seems to notice the gesture. Or if he does, he'll think it rude to comment]

You will. I'll come by with him.

(( OOC - okay to end here? ))

[some_kinda_hero]

(( OOC - yep! ))

[deadly_ned]