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"Hi there! You've reached Nana Daiba. I can't come to the phone right now, but leave a message or text me and I'll get back to you."

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But that's not lying. Lying is an active choice, right? It's not active if other people make that decision.

Besides, everybody does things to give people a different, better impression. Or at least, an impression that something is different than what it truly is.

[heyboss]

It was an active choice to attempt nudge people in the direction you were choosing. You knowingly made choices that you hoped would influence them in a certain direction.

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[ All as they talk, Nana gives Sheehan a bright, easy going smile. She's not going to let this guy crack her facade or ruin her mood. She's worked too hard for that. ]

Doesn't everybody do that? Everybody makes choices to have others think about them a certain way. You don't tell people your embarrassing secrets when you first meet.

[heyboss]

Perhaps not. But nor do I tell them stories deliberately pointed into making me seem like I am a lawyer. Do you see the difference?

[reviewstarlight]

I do. But there's one more thing you're overlooking. You could have always asked.

Everything we talked about in the library was true. I wouldn't have lied about being an inmate if someone asked me directly. I'm not that sort of girl!

[heyboss]

I could have, you're right.

But I'll let you off the hook for now. I don't want you to think I'm upset about it. I'm not. At all.

And I don't want us getting off on the wrong foot. So - I apologize if I came across strong. I was a little hurt by it, I think.

But - while I have you here, is there anything I can do for you? I keep getting new inmates, so not everyone knows what to ask for.

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Actually... there is one thing I've been thinking about. People here have all sorts of pets, right? And there's the vets office where they can take care of them. I've never had a pet before, but if I'm going to be here for a while, I might as well do something that makes me happy. And I have a lot more free time lately, plenty of time to take care of a pet.

[heyboss]

Sure. Pets certainly seem to help a lot of people here. What are you wanting?

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A frog! I can make a list of all the equipment I'll need to take care of him. And I promise to have a back-up person to look after him if I'm in a coma.

[heyboss]

Sounds like you've got it all figured out. Send me the list and I'll make the request.

[reviewstarlight]

Of course!

[ And then like one minute later, Sheehan gets a VERY DETAILED list of stuff needed for the care and keeping of frogs. ]

[heyboss]

One moment.

[He sends off his request and when the answer comes back, he returns.]

There now. You should have what you need. Make sure, though. I don't want to miss anything.

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[ Nana is practically VIBRATING with happiness ]

This is perfect! It's everything I need. Oooh, look at his little face! He's the cutest thing in the whole wide world!

[heyboss]

Well, show me. I have to see his face.

What's his name?

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[ She very carefully holds the frog up to the camera. Noticeably, there is now a FUCKIN BIG TANK taking up a corner of the room. Her dorm room is probably going to have to be a bit bigger at some point. ]

Look at him! I'm gonna call him Lettuce!

[heyboss]

Lettuce.

Perfect.

I'll have to come meet him in person one day.

[reviewstarlight]

You can always come over to my room and meet him now.

[heyboss]

Is now a good time?

[reviewstarlight]

Absolutely! I'll see you soon!

[heyboss]

[And he happily goes to her cabin and knocks at the door.]

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[ Nana opens the door with a smile. The room's obviously had to be rearranged a bit: Lettuce's tank is currently sitting in front of a dresser. Nana's room is also designed to have been a dorm room: there are two beds, two desks, two dressers. One side of the room is immaculate and clean. The other side of the room is a bit more messy. The other side is also obviously Nana's as a few stuffed frogs are on the bed. ]

Come inside! I don't have any snacks aside from some candy, otherwise I'd offer you some...I've got water! And a few canned coffees I got from the commissary. Hahaha, they're room temperature, though...

[heyboss]

It's fine, Nana.

[He laughs a little.]

You know, you might have more room if you didn't have this extra furniture.

[reviewstarlight]

Mmm, I don't mind the lack of space!

[ It is actively inconveniencing. ]

Besides, this is my dorm room. It's supposed to have the extra furniture—I had a roommate back home.

[heyboss]

Oh yeah? What was she like?

[He walks over to the little enclosure and peers inside through the glass to the frog.

Damn. He's pretty cute.]

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She's the reason why I've been reading philosophy! Her name's Junna. She's smart and she's possibly the most determined person I've ever met. I'm nowhere near her level when it comes to brains.