♻ 007 | audio

[tucky]

I need to go to Zero. Right now.

[There's the sound of hurried footsteps in the background; she's on her way to the stairs.]

I didn't do nothing and I don't plan to, but I have gotten confirmation that the demons and dark creatures here are after me. I ain't crazy or imagining things, and I ain't looking for signs and messages when there aren't any-- I got told straight out by Doctor Facilier that I pissed 'em off and I'm a goner. I don't know if any place is safe for me now, but I heard Zero's better than most.

[She takes a moment to catch her breath; she's still half-running.]

Please let me down. I wouldn't ask if it weren't an emergency; more important than life or death. It's not my body that's at stake, it's my immortal soul.

[She turns off the public feed and records a series of private messages, partially intended to be goodbye notes if things go badly. She knows people come back from the dead-- but she doesn't know if they come back from having their souls corrupted by creatures from hell.]

[filtered to Cambridge]

I'm gonna have to miss therapy for a while, I think. Unless you can come down to do it.

I know lots of people don't like you, and maybe some of 'em have good reasons; I don't know. But you were good to me and I think a lot about the things you said.

[filtered to Dillon]

You were the first person here who was as nice to me as you were, and that will always be real special to me. For as long as I live, I will never forget that you saw all I was but still liked me anyway. You were right about all the ugly stuff in me, but I been trying to be a little better, and that's because of you.

[filtered to Dillon and Simon]

I need your help-- please. Please. I don't know what to do. Is there a way to get rid of them? Can we cleanse the ship?

[filtered to Iris]

Can you come and visit me sometimes? I think I might be down there for a very long time, and I'm gonna miss you. More than anyone, maybe. If something happens to me, I want you to know that some of the people here have been nicer to me than anyone's ever been, and you were a real big part of that. And I didn't end up hating the Barge, even with all the terrible things.

[filtered to Mason]

In case I don't see you again for a while, or in case they get to me, I hope you don't forget what I said about you being good and being worth a lot-- 'cause I meant every word. You are the best inmate here and one of the best people too, and I won't forget all you did for me.

[filtered to Merlin]

I'm sorry. I tried. I didn't go after 'em again, but they found me anyway. I wanted to do right by you, I really did, but I don't know what's gonna happen now.

Comments

[Private]

[whatthefoxsay]

Even if his demons could manifest here, they wouldn't be able to hurt anybody.

[Private]

[tucky]

But they can manifest; I saw them.

[Private]

[whatthefoxsay]

They can't hurt you. The Admiral takes care of that. But if you want, I'll go to him directly and make absolutely sure. You can come with me, if you want.

[Private]

[tucky]

No. I don't want to see him.

He's gonna tell you he didn't mean anything by it but he's lying-- he's fucking lying.

[Private]

[whatthefoxsay]

Trust me, I know he's lying. It's pretty much all he ever does. The only time he tells the truth is if it serves him better than a lie, or he twists the truth into what he needs it to be.

If he threatens you again, tell me, or tell your warden.

[Private]

[tucky]

It don't sound like you like him much.

[Private]

[whatthefoxsay]

I don't dislike him. But he's an inmate here for a reason. He's had it really rough, but so do a lot of people. If anything, I want him to get a second chance.

[Private]

[tucky]

So he's not fully evil, is what you're saying.

[Private]

[whatthefoxsay]

I don't think the Admiral brings anyone here as an inmate who isn't capable of redemption. It's just a more difficult path for some than for others. And sometimes as wardens we struggle to figure it out, too.

[Private]

[tucky]

He's brought demons here. Actual demons.

[Her tone makes it clear that she doesn't think they're capable of redemption at all.]

[Private]

[whatthefoxsay]

And according to the bible, demons were angels once.

[Private]

[tucky]

But then they fell. I don't think that can be reversed.

[Private]

[whatthefoxsay]

Maybe they can't become angels again, but perhaps they can be redeemed on some level. Obviously the Admiral thinks so.

[Crowley isn't so bad, she thinks.]

I used to think I was some kind of demon until I figured out what I was. Anyway, Facilier's human, not a demon.

[Private]

[tucky]

But he told me he worships dark creatures. Ain't that right? He made them sound real nasty.

-- What are you?

[Private]

[whatthefoxsay]

He does. Which is part of why he's here.

I'm a kitsune. A sanda kitsune, specifically.

[Private]

[tucky]

I don't know what that is.

[Private]

[whatthefoxsay]

A fox spirit in mortal form. There are different kinds. I'm a thunder kitsune, so I do things with electricity.

[Private]

[tucky]

Oh.

[this place is SO WEIRD]

Are you from Earth?

Private]

[whatthefoxsay]

[She grins.]

Yup! Actually, mom is kitsune and my dad's a normal human being. We used to live in New York City before we moved to California.

[Private]

[tucky]

I was in New York before I was here. Not in the city, though.

[Private]

[whatthefoxsay]

So this must be a big change for you. You doing okay? Other than Facilier terrorizing you.

Like I said, if Facilier hassles you, let me know, or let your warden know.

[Private]

[tucky]

I'm doing real good, usually.

And I won't go after him myself or nothing; you don't have to worry about that.

[Private]

[whatthefoxsay]

If you don't mind my asking, who's your warden?

[Private]

[tucky]

Merlin. And he'll tell you the same if you need to confirm it with him.

[Private]

[whatthefoxsay]

Oh, I didn't think you were lying. I just want to touch base with him in case Facilier bothers you again. [A pause.] And I had to talk to him anyway. He's really nice.