MarinaNova Asylum

[ It’s the tenth criminology class. That deserves something a little different and Reid has been wondering for a while about whether or not he’s gone about this the right way. These people aren’t law enforcement and even if they are, their worlds are so different. He’s been making it up as he goes along so far, but maybe… maybe it would be a good idea to go back to the basics.

So that’s what he’ll be doing. ]

Good afternoon. [ A small smile and some awkward shifting. ] We’re going to do something different today… I thought it would be a good idea to go back to some basic psychology. It’s a necessary requirement to understand why people do what they do, whether it’s due to biological, environmental or societal causes.

There will be handouts at the front of the classroom for those that want them. We’ve also copied up some for the previous classes… at least the ones I held. You can pick them up at the end of the lecture. And for any new participants… please remember that whatever I say in a lecture may not apply to your world. I can only draw experience and knowledge from the research that has been done back home, so… your mileage may vary.

Alright! Let’s begin!

( In today's lecture… Neuropsychology: The Functions of the Human Brain. cw: brains and teal deers.  )

(( The Criminology Class is held in an open lecture format, meaning that there's no ic signup process involved! Feel free to mingle at your leisure — email notifs are off but Reid has a thread HERE if you wish to hit him up. For more information about the setup and purpose of the class, go HERE. The attached links are a full account of the entire lecture so feel free to use them as topics of discussion! ))

[There are multiple peg boards set up in Sector 0 today—some tall, some short, some on wheels, some long, some magenta with glitter! But what do they all have in common? They are covered in pictures with familiar faces.

Maybe the face is many years younger and surrounded by family or maybe it's a shot taken in Marina (version 1 or 2!). Maybe it was a time when no cameras were present and yet here is the evidence of that moment in all it's candid glory.

You could have grabbed that really embarrassing or incriminating one and thought you were safe only to find out there were three duplicates! Sweet, horrific, sad, casual, posed, past, or present—the wardens are good at variety, so enjoy!]

(OOC: Plotting post for sharing pictures people might find on the boards.)

[Seriously, this is the least impressed one-armed woman you've ever seen. But this new development has her... not curious but slightly confused. This place... she'd thought it was relatively family-friendly, somehow. Apparently not.]

When I was told there were educational institutions here, this wasn't what I expected.

[At any rate, she manages to look wholly disinterested.]

Human sexuality, at least, is something best kept to ourselves, when possible. However... this is a very natural thing to be curious about. Medically speaking, it might even have benefits for some.

[SOME. Not that she's ever... NOT THAT SHE EVER WOULD. But some people? Need to chill.]

Let it give you something to think about.

[End feed.]

Good morning, inmates. Today is day [ 246 ] of the first generation. The weather scheduled for today is [ steady rainfall throughout the afternoon ]. We apologize for this inconvenience and have provided you with indoor entertainment as compensation. For this day only, the museum will host an exhibit on [ the history of sexual stimulation through inanimate objects ]. Please take this opportunity to further your education.

Due to recent events, [ The Plush Rump ] is no longer inmate run. [ Maintenance robots ] will operate the establishment until further notice. Inmates interested in operating said establishment are encouraged to contact the kiosk. We appreciate your cooperation.


Have a nice day.

[ And like always, we end this message with a jaunty tune! You're welcome. ]

(OOC: Kiosk requests will be handled by Conscienti unless otherwise requested! Mail submissions go here! The museum is indeed having an exhibit on various types of sex toys, complete with gift shop! Your imagination is the limit! )

[ Tyler's more pissed than usual, and a whole lot of other emotions wrapped into one. So, he's not going to do the whole video thing where everyone can see him. It wasn't necessary, he just wanted to make a point, or just say something.]

Guess I won't need to go searching for a new apartment seeing as all of my roommates are gone now.

[ Sure he was being sarcastic, but really, he was upset about this. Matt was gone and Rebekah left not long after he did. Not to mention that Jessica was nowhere to be seen too. ]

Thanks for that. I mean, it's not like I'm having a hard enough time just getting used to everything still.

[After yesterday, Megan is not quite herself. She'd had to tell others in the therapy group she had been put in what she actually was. So there was really no point in hiding it anymore, was there? Those outside of her circle of friends already knew. How could she possibly keep it hidden if people she barely even knew knew her secret?]

Good morning, Marina. That was quite a day yesterday wasn't it. I'm sure we all said some things yesterday.

But there was something I revealed yesterday and I can't keep it hidden anymore. It isn't right.

[With that, her pale skin turns green, quite clear green]

My real name is M'gann M'orzz. I am a Martian. This is how I really look. I didn't want to deceive you anymore.

[ooc: if your character was at the "accept yourself" therapy session, feel free to assume that they heard her admit this already]

[Anyone brought to this group will find that there are tables set up around the perimeter of the room, one with snacks and drinks, some even with art supplies on them, while the chairs are all pushed into a circle in the middle. There is a projector set up to one side and it flashes images every so often onto the wall. Images of children, adults, the elderly with the young--some of them more formal, posed, others candid as the brief moments of life they were. Some of these images might even be familiar to certain inmates. It shouldn't be hard for them to pick out their own families after all.

In the center of the circle of chairs is a table with a large bowl of treats, wrapped candies of various sorts. Hard candies, caramels, chocolates, taffy. Beside the bowl is a set of cards with instructions written on the back of them.

"Select a card and read the question aloud to the group. Whoever answers the question gets to choose a reward from the bowl and then select the next card. Continue until all of the cards have been viewed or the bowl is empty. More than one person can answer--the first to respond gets to select the next card. If no one volunteers, the card picker gets to select a person."

The cards themselves have a variety of questions and tasks, but they all have a very similar theme.]

( Possible Questions )
{OOC: Mingle! These questions are not the only ones. Feel free to come up with more. Also the candy in the bowl is spiked just like the pastries and coffee, so the more characters eat...you get the picture.}

So that sure was a newbie-centric couple of days. Except most of them didn't stick around. [Yeah, it's still bugging her. No Derek, and the only members of her team were Gideon who still scares the hell out of her and a mini-Reid who she was too freaked out to even talk to. And then that weird other Tyki...]

If some of you got to see your loved ones and all that, I'm really happy for you. Really. But for totally selfish reasons, I... kinda hope it doesn't happen very often. Someone please tell me that's not a usual thing? Because if it is I'm going to stockpile junk food and make plans to hide out under the covers on a regular.

[Anyone who is in the area of the shopping hubs can find Garcia doing some retail therapy and also picking stuff up for her homebound bud, Rebecca. She's trying to cheer herself up and so a small radio is playing some upbeat and danceable music.]

Psssst. Got a question for all of you.

[ silence - background static - for a few seconds. there is the sound of a page turning, a deep breath, and then- ]

"If you were an animal, what kind would you be?"

[ guess who found the Big Book of Young Children's Icebreakers in the library. ]

VIDEO
[It's the afternoon and there are many people visiting! Hikaru absolutely couldn't pass up this opportunity for a celebration!]

Attention, attention, ladies and gentlemen! This is very last minute, but I know you won't be able to say no to an opportunity like this! [He winks!]

Let's gather around, bring your friends and have a party at around 2:00pm in Sector 4, starting at Chill! Who doesn't love ice cream on a nice day like this? I'll bring the music and the energy if you promise to stop by!

And when you get sick of ice cream and desserts, there are other great places nearby, perfect for the nightlife such as Merlotte's, Devil's Compass, among others! Help your friends have a fun day, and show them that being in prison isn't so bad!

[Hey, isn't he such a great advertiser for these businesses and Marina Nova, huh?!]

I better see you there!

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MINGLE
[Chill, the ice cream parlor in Sector 4, will have colorful table cloths on their tables, and a radio playing some music that will help people get in the party mood! Ice cream, desserts, dancing and socializing, what could be more fun?]


[ooc: Let's treat this like a mingle! Just drop a comment with your character hanging out and tag around! You can specify whether they're at the ice cream parlor, or if you want to start something taking place after the party, that's fine too! Anything goes! Link to respond specifically to Hikaru's video in case anyone is interested in that Right Here!]

[And here, marinanova, we have one Brittany Susan Pierce, as seen in her natural state: perpetually confused.]

This is the biggest fishbowl I've ever accidentally gotten my head stuck in.

[ It's a sweltering hot day under the sea! Luckily the wardens have provided the necessary means to keep cool: whether you're sunbathing at the beach, sniping your fellow inmates with a fully loaded super soaker or just cooling off under a tree with a cold treat, this is the place to do it! ]


(( ooc: Mingle away! You are of course encouraged to make your own posts and mingles for this event, should you want to! Event information can be found over HERE! ))

I learned something today.

[Hatsuharu absolutely must share his new revelation... with his neutral expression and deadpan, monotone way of speaking.]

I took a different route during my walk this morning, and discovered... I've died.

And here I thought I've never felt so alive. Huh. Amazing. Does this mean I'm a zombie? A true mystery.

[Bro’s been a very busy man as of late! Though it’s true he spends a good amount of his valuable time harassing babyself and co., he has other important things to do. Plans to set in motion. “What kind of plans?” you might ask.

Let me tell you right now that you probably don’t want to know.

But regardless, you’re going to find out.]

Yo.

Aight, I got a pretty damn successful business back home and I’ve been thinkin’ of opening a storefront here. I like havin’ shit to do. Keeps me honest and all. But given the…nature…of the store in mind, I figured I should test the waters and I got a few questions.

If you ain’t too busy, mind if I hit you up?

…I’d say only 18 and up need respond but since it don’t seem like you gotta be legal to drink here, I’m guessin’ the age restrictions on the distribution of pornographic materials also ain’t countin’. So go ahead, I guess.

What a fuckin’ lawless den of iniquity.

[ooc: So if that wasn’t clear, Bro is hoping to set up an adult novelty store (pretty much a retail outlet for his smuppets and other sex toys) in Marina!! That’s what the questions he ask will be about and, provided your character looks/sounds over 16 (Bro actually does have some limitations to his grossness), they will be potentially embarrassing and deeply personal things like: are you in a relationship, are you sexually active, do you look at porn (on the internet, in print, etc), have you ever used a toy before on yourself/on someone else, is there anything that would enhance your sex life here, things like that.]

[On the network is this white and black haired guy lying on the ground, relaxing. He speaks calmly, a bit on the monotone side.]

What’s funny is that this place is supposedly a prison, but it doesn’t feel that way. If you wanna know what a real prison is like, you should spend a day at the Sohma main house. You would experience all sorts of unspeakable things you thought you’d only ever see on TV.

[A pause.] You know, unless there’s a surprise waiting for me around the corner or something. I’m okay with surprises, though, especially if it’s a pizza delivery man.