ONE. be curteous and present yourself well

[quiteagooddonor]

[The audio turns on and there's a short pause before a moderately young, eager British voice speaks.]

Hello! My name.. Well, it's Tommy D. I'm-- I'm a new warden here.

[His words become more careful.]

I don't-- I don't know if you know about The Cottages or White Castle or anything, but it really doesn't matter that I'm a student of Hailsham. It really made... it makes no difference in the end. [A beat.] I know I'm not the best out there, but if you give me a chance, I'll work hard and I expect I can surprise you.

[A pause and then he's back to his original chipper tone again.]

I heard that the inmates are assigned to us. Is that right? Do I.. Do I talk to the Admiral about it or is it automatic or... ? Sorry. I'm rubbish at this sort of thing. I promise I'll be better once I've gotten to know how it all works.

Comments

[quiteagooddonor]

That's good. I'm actually quite used to a good deal of free time-- Do we have a field of some sort?

[strangehistorian]

What sort of field do you mean?

[quiteagooddonor]

A football field, maybe. Or just a grass one where you could walk around. The sort you'd graze cattle on, if it was summer.

[strangehistorian]

Oh, [Giggle.] Sure! We have the CES - it can become any outdoor environment. Do you want me to show you where it is?

[quiteagooddonor]

Uh.. yes. That would be lovely. If it's not too much a bother, that is.