FOR JESSI even though this took too long

[paradoxlol]

[What is Arthur doing-- oh god, he looks TOTALLY RELAXED AND CHILL.  He's actually grinning.  Granted, he's not a linefacing robot even without Adam's influence, but let's face it: regular Arthur rarely, if ever, posts to the network for open social calls.  The network is for business-- or, at least, it was.  As far as anyone knows, however, Arthur's always been like this.  He let loose pretty much immediately after coming to the Barge, much like a kid hitting college for the first time.]
 
I've got a proposal.  Something that doesn't have to do with the flood. [He holds up his hands, as though he's placating an invisible audience.] Yeah, I know the other wardens are too busy making reports about this, that and the other [Smirk, airquotes, HE'S TURNING INTO EDDIE BROCK, SOB.] "crisis" that came up over the last few days, but I don't see the big deal.  Only one person died, which I think is something of a Barge record.  We should be celebrating, not adding more reports to the pile.  It's not like anyone was responsible for what happened during the flood, so what's the point of tracking it?
 
It's like everyone wants to keep morale down.  Look, trust me when I say: you dwell too much on the bad, bury your head in work? You're never gonna get anywhere.  You'll just be miserable, which doesn't do your inmate any good, and it doesn't do you any good.
 
So, allow me to take some proactive measures for the good of the Barge.  Pool party, tonight.  After dinner.  I'll supply the alcohol [Cough.] with 'donations' from the bar...   And you just bring yourselves.  And music.  Unless you enjoy listening to French pop.  [Laughing.]  Not a word, Mal; I know you do.
 
And hey, inmates. [He grins and holds up his warden item-- it's a smartphone.  REAL ARTHUR WILL BE SO PISSED THAT HE OUTED HIS ITEM.] Consider this your free pass into the party.  So, come on, forget about the day-to-day "Barge trauma" and stop by the pool tonight.
 
Especially you, Perry.  [Loftily, complete with an imperious wave of his hand:] As your warden, I command it.
 
[OOC: THIS ARTHUR DOESN'T PAY ATTENTION TO THINGS LOL, so he only knows about Cissie's death, not Loki's or anybody else.  Others are free to look down on him as a lazy warden, since he likely doesn't participate in anything wardenly, fails to keep a lot of warden stuff behind filters, and just focuses on being pals with his inmates.
 
And er, IDK if people really want a ~pool party log~ but if they do, I'll start one after work.  IF NOT, I'll put up an OOC post to work out deets.]

Comments

PFFT, STILL AWAKE :| /edits a billion times

[hatestriangles]

Only thing better would be if there was a game on, man. You know I'll be there.

...I'll bet no one else listens to metal, huh?

YAAAY

[paradoxlol]

Yeah, too bad we can't get any here. Only games are the ones we make ourselves. I had to learn that pretty quickly here.

Come on, man. Metal isn't exactly morale-boosting.

sob what is my canon

[darknessb4me]

I like metal.

[feels-no-love.livejournal.com]

What a brilliant idea! I shall be there.

Er...

Though I have no bathing suit. Is that part necessary?


[OMG pool party log. IS my character actually chill enough at this point to go along with it all? That is the question! :D But anyway, I vote for it.]

[paradoxlol]

Trust me: skinny dipping doesn't go over well here. Don't worry; I can provide.

[OOC: OBVS HE SHOULD GO.]

[cauchemal]

Surely you can't begrudge just one Françoise Hardy album, Arthur. I won't even insist on France Gall* this time. Promise.

*[The most annoying France Gall song I know. I really like her, but some of her earliest songs ... oy.]

[paradoxlol]

Hey, it's not me you have to convince. It's people like Capa.

[OOC: Stupid mobile YT! I can't listen yet :c]

[ourlastbesthope.livejournal.com]

Hm. French pop. That's a new one.

Though...are you sure you want to mix alcohol and the pool?

[paradoxlol]

Hey, it wouldn't be new if you didn't always protest my music choices.

It'll be fine. Pool parties are normal in the real world, Capa.

[takencareofyou.livejournal.com]

A party sir?

[gringringrin] count me in.

[paradoxlol]

Great. Just bring yourself, that's it. No weapons, of course, but that goes without saying.

[goodgrasshopper]

Pool party sounds like a blast. I'll definitely be there.

[And drinking. And probably making bad life choices.]

[paradoxlol]

Great. I was afraid there was going to be a serious imbalance between men and women for a second there.

[yourunichase]

A pool party sounds great!

[paradoxlol]

Yeah, I think it's long overdue.

[christ-onabike.livejournal.com]

Totally there, man. Never turn down a fucking party.

[paradoxlol]

Knew I could count on you, Paddy.

a warden filter - someone is better at seeing problems. :/

[needshumility.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure... letting any inmate at all in is going to end well, you know.

You should probably get some permission for them, at least.

Re: a warden filter - it's like they traded places

[paradoxlol]

Hey, if their wardens have problems, they can speak up. I don't see the point, personally. We should be treating them like normal people, not kids who need to sit in the corner.

[toldastory]

I'll definitely come, but it's bad it couldn't be a beach party.

[paradoxlol]

We could always try, but given the Admiral's sense of humor, we'd probably enter the CES during a hurricane.

[batmanschmatman]

Best idea I've heard all day. What kind of music are you looking for?

[paradoxlol]

I'm partial to traditional pop and jazz, myself. [AND SOME MORE MODERN MUSIC THAT CAPA HATES.] But everyone else seems to want rock.

[most_feared]

I think it should be okay to have the inmates there so long as there are enough wardens to keep them in line and it's okay with their wardens to come. I'll be there to play lifeguard and designated cabin-walker.

[Private]

Darlin', you probably ought not to go flashing that around. [Kay's still a touch paranoid. Also Arthur gets a teasy nickname.]

[paradoxlol]

Are you going to bring a whistle with you?

[Private]
It's fine. No one's gonna get their hands on this. [Because he may be a terrible warden, but Arthur still knows how to kick ass.]

[timesbureaucrat]

[With a smirky mcsmirk because oh ho ho, that flood-night-stand was funny and not mortifying and started an ongoing joke where Narvin pretends he is obsessed with Arthur's hot bod.]

Does this mean I'll be treated to the sight of you in a bathing suit? Be still my hearts.

[paradoxlol]

[Oh ho ho, THE BEST JOKES. Glad we can laugh about this, bro~]

Just be sure to reign in Kay. I don't want him going on a jealous rampage over it.