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[dog_eat_dog]

Yeah. He got back from his trip home, griped about his wife being dead, and then wanted to fuck me. Threw me around, too, so I told him to get out. I had to track him down later to get a decent apology, but we barely talked after that anyway. So whatever, right?

[stand_unshaken]

He threw you around? [He knows she can take care of herself, but that still makes him lean forward, his eyes darkening.]

[dog_eat_dog]

He was very drunk.

[She's not sure if she's defending him or downplaying it for the sake of her own dignity. Maybe both.]

I managed it.

[stand_unshaken]

I'm sure you managed it, this ain't exactly about your honor. It's about him being a piece of shit man.

[dog_eat_dog]

Sure, he's an asshole. But he graduated a month or two after that, so I guess he had something figured out, huh?

[stand_unshaken]

Yeah, more proof you don't have to be perfect to graduate. [He's going to have to avoid Butcher for a while, lest he punch him.]

[dog_eat_dog]

No kidding.

[She shakes her head.]

If sneaking around you is the worst Jake's got, then I think I made a decent pick, even if it's not serious.

[stand_unshaken]

He's a good guy. A real good guy, sneaking or not.

[dog_eat_dog]

I think so too.

[A pause.]

And I'm sorry for not saying anything earlier.

[stand_unshaken]

Yeah, yeah. [It's not like she's never kept things from him before - though the thought makes him wince. She deserves her privacy. He never pried into this area before, with good reason.]

Be glad I had something big to talk to you about, or I woulda brought up all the small stuff.

[dog_eat_dog]

[She laughs under her breath, eyes dropping for a moment.]

I'm more glad I didn't have any murders, torture sessions, or kidnappings to hide.

You want me to give that warden item back?

[stand_unshaken]

[He shrugs.]

Didn't catch what you were doin' with it. If I ask you, you gonna tell me the truth or is that proprietary?

[dog_eat_dog]

A girl named Annie gave it to me. Barely knew me when she decided to let me use it, too. I bet she'd tell you that herself with a big smile on her face, she's just that kind of person.

[Naive as fuck.]

[stand_unshaken]

...wasn't she using it for something? [Wtf Annie]

[dog_eat_dog]

I guess not? She let me know when she needed it, but it didn’t seem to be a problem.

[ Honestly, a girl like that could probably get anyone to open a door for her. ]

[stand_unshaken]

Jesus.

So. What do you use it for?

[dog_eat_dog]

Hot tub and enclosure trips. Letting other inmates in.

[A shrug.]

And sometimes I check in on her temps. One of them died, so good call on her part, letting some random have it.

[stand_unshaken]

She sounds like a real winner. [Little does he know.]

Sounds like you're making good use of it, in any case. Better than her.

[dog_eat_dog]

That’s what I figure! I even told Norton I had it when he died. Look at me, all responsible.

[To some extent, anyway. ]

[stand_unshaken]

You think the Admiral's gonna give us both a deal when you graduate? That would be quite the thing.

[dog_eat_dog]

Sure would save a lot of time. You gonna hang around while I get mine if he doesn’t?

[stand_unshaken]

Don't need another deal. I never know what to think about wardens who stick around without a purpose.

[But - she's asking. Isn't she? He tilts his head and gives her a little smile.]

But I'd hang around if you asked.

[dog_eat_dog]

We’ll see when we get there. I know you don’t like being cooped up here, and I think wardens who don’t work should be kicked out, but it’d fucking blow to not see you every day.

[stand_unshaken]

You are a poet. [Shit. He can't help but smile at that, can't even hide it behind his hand.]

I'd miss you too, Tess. I really would. It's why my mind ain't made up about all that just yet.

[dog_eat_dog]

Well, it’s nice to know I’m that special.

[She says it lightly, but it makes her feel warm just the same. Jeez, imagine anyone staying behind for you?]

Maybe if you go ahead first you can set up a house or something. I’ll just show up with lemonade once in a while until I get my deal and come take care of it while you... ride up mountains or whatever honest guys in your time do for fun.