Case #48: Video

[19centconstable]

[It's formal announcement time! George stands in his cabin with his helmet tucked under one arm. The brass buttons on his uniform are particularly shiny.]

It's my duty to inform you all that Detective Hoffman is no longer my inmate.

[George lets that hang vaguely in the air for a moment, before continuing:]

Because Detective Hoffman has graduated! Please do heartily congratulate him. He has earned it.

Comments

[19centconstable]

Thank you, miss Claire. ...Everything is alright, isn't it?

Private

[some_kinda_hero]

That's what I'm about to find out. Not everyone is too happy about this. [Sheepish look.] If anyone could have done it, it would have been you. I mean, it was...I...yeah, never mind, not sure what I'm trying to say.

Private

[19centconstable]

I am aware that Detective Hoffman has not made friends of many of those aboard, but I do have to express some disappointment at those wardens who are displeased. Our job is to help everyone, is it not?

Private

[some_kinda_hero]

Absolutely, it's just not everyone will understand. The whole second chance thing hasn't been accepted by all yet, you know? Like it seems doable by some and not at all reachable for others.

[Claire doesn't mean herself in this conversation. She's more worried on how Jesse will take this, which already isn't looking well.]

Private

[19centconstable]

I can of course understand why another inmate might be upset, I just feel it's a bit dangerous for a warden to consider anyone here unreachable: that inmate may one day be their own, or someone very similar.

Private - feel free to delay a tag back until we get more done in the MASH spam.

[some_kinda_hero]

See, that's what makes you a great Warden, George. That attitude and dedication.

And look, I know I already apologized before and it was a while ago, but I'm really sorry about the, um, brownie incident. [It makes her feel better.]

Private

[19centconstable]

You needn't apologize again. Really. It was all in good fun.

Private

[some_kinda_hero]

Yeah, well. You'd be worth it, you know. Leaving one world for yours. Don't sell yourself short.

Re: Private

[19centconstable]

Well. I'm quite flattered, but I believe we're going to have to agree to disagree.

Private

[some_kinda_hero]

What? [Scoffs.] Then you've clearly never been in love. Or had someone in love with you.

Private

[19centconstable]

That I'd have to agree with.

Private

[some_kinda_hero]

Well, that just makes me sad, George. There's no one back home? No one you might fancy here?

Re: Private

[19centconstable]

I've certainly fancied young ladies, but that isn't the same as love.

Private

[some_kinda_hero]

True. [She's just trying to be 'hip' and use his own terminology.] Well, I just wanted you to know.

Re: Private

[19centconstable]

And I do thank you for your kindness, miss.

Private

[some_kinda_hero]

Of course. It's nothing.