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[bodilesswarrior]

[Barbara looks exasperated, more than anything, and there's a hint of amusement in the curve of her lips.]

So, this rash of robberies has been pretty harmless. Stupid, but harmless.

[The amusement fades, as she leans forward.]

That won't always be true, though.

So - anyone who wants a more advanced security system, hit me up. I've got a lot of tricks up my sleeve.

I can't do much on the magic end, though. Any volunteers?

[Private to Stephanie]

[Her smile shifts, becomes something wryly sympathetic.]

How are things going with your new Inmate?

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[bodilesswarrior]

We always do. [Some Inmates are definitely less difficult than others, but she doesn't think it's ever easy.]

Don't try to push it. It'll happen at its own pace.

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[ichoosefight]

Of course. It wasn't that long ago that I was an inmate myself.

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[bodilesswarrior]

I know. But it can be - tempting. It's really easy to lose your patience. [Is she admitting her own flaws here? MAYBE.]

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[ichoosefight]

Shouldn't be a problem. I'm pretty sure if I push too hard he'll kill me.

[ Said ever so casually. She's not really that worried, but, well, it's true. ]

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[bodilesswarrior]

[It's there on her face before she can stop it - fear and rage and stubborn protectiveness. She knows Steph is casual about it, she knows it wouldn't be permanent, but it doesn't matter.

But she doesn't acknowledge it, when she answers.]

Don't let him get away with it if he does. [She does not say "lock him in a room with me".]

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[ichoosefight]

[ She probably shouldn't have said anything, but Babs has a right to know what's at risk. ]

I won't. I promise.

[ Assuming she does come back, that is. ]