Twenty First Race

[gingerspeedster]

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I'm curious. How many of you have kids back home? Or had someone to take care of, anything like that. I'm in a bit of a unique situation because when I first came here I wasn't even in a relationship, and now I'm married with kids, but I think it's done a lot towards helping my inmate. I'm not saying we should treat our inmates like they're our kids, but it's something to think about.

[ Private to David ]

Still grounded, kiddo?

[ Private to Drake ]

I was looking back over our old conversations, and I'd completely forgotten about that assignment I gave you. Made many friends yet?

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[gingerspeedster.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry.

[gingerspeedster.livejournal.com]

I was trying not to imply that, but it's hard to deny sometimes.

Re: Wardens:

[tis_disapproval]

'Twould be a misery, indeed, were my child to have turned out like Mark Hoffman.

Re: Wardens:

[gingerspeedster.livejournal.com]

That's not exactly what I meant.

Re: Wardens:

[tis_disapproval]

'Tis too late to treat him in any such form! Away with you!

Wardens:

[gingerspeedster.livejournal.com]

Were you listening to anything I said?

Re: Wardens:

[tis_disapproval]

Have you any idea what would happen if I began acting with parental concern for someone like him?

Re: Wardens:

[gingerspeedster.livejournal.com]

So that's a "no, I wasn't listening."

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[strangehistorian]

[Absently:] Hm, no, no whelplings.

...I suppose it is a great comfort for you to be able to return without any time passing, though. Do you miss them?

[wichita-kansas.livejournal.com]

I have a kid sister that I've raised. Am raising. It hasn't been helpful in any inmate's redemption, though, because all they do is use the emotional association against you.

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[gingerspeedster.livejournal.com]

I never stop thinking about them. But then again, they're the reason I'm here at all.

[gingerspeedster.livejournal.com]

Who's your inmate?

[wichita-kansas.livejournal.com]

Sirius Black. I'm not talking about him, though. I've had three inmates.

[gingerspeedster.livejournal.com]

Ah. I'm sorry.

If you don't mind me asking, why were you raising your little sister?

[wichita-kansas.livejournal.com]

Long story. Why aren't you with your wife and kids?

[gingerspeedster.livejournal.com]

They're dying and I'm here to save them.

[wichita-kansas.livejournal.com]

All of them?

[gingerspeedster.livejournal.com]

My wife, Linda, she's done everything she can to try to save the kids. This is my last resort.

Re: Private

[flashy-magic.livejournal.com]

Will do.

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[lotoftrouble.livejournal.com]

Don't be. You had nothing to do with it.

But to answer your question, I was a horrible father. I'm doing good to my inmate by not using the same parenting skills I used as a father.

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[gingerspeedster.livejournal.com]

Well, at least you learned something.

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[strangehistorian]

May I ask... what happened?

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[knowsthepeople]

So I've heard. How old are they?

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[batmanschmatman]

Well, I'm glad you've confirmed my future married with kids life isn't some conspiracy being hidden from me.

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[gingerspeedster.livejournal.com]

They were born to a speedster. Their growth's accelerated to the point that they're... well, aging to death.