Whatever you are, we have more in common than not.

[Warden Filter]

After that extremely questionable executive decision earlier today, how many of us are still wardens? I'm estimating our inmate population increased by at least a third, and the Admiral's taken away most of the resources we have to help them.

It makes sense to punish people who have done something wrong, but this has gone way too far. If we can find the person who's taken control, we need to do it now and isolate them from the rest of the Barge. I think it's becoming very clear that they direly need medical and psychological help, and unless they're taken into custody I'm worried that some of the angrier inmates or even former wardens might injure or kill them.

But I don't know where to start. All I know is we're looking for someone miserable with a strong sense of self-loathing, and that's not exactly uncommon around here. And I don't think I can pull this off on my own, so – help? Please?

Hi everyone, just wanted to share a few safety reminders for leaving the Barge. First of all, of course, don't go out alone. Always bring someone with you in case you get into trouble and need help – or in case they do. Reminder two, keep your communicator with you at all times. Reminder three, be very considerate of any local creatures and-or people and only approach them peacefully. We're on their territory, and we should respect them. Reminder four, don't take anything from outside. It's only right to leave the area as undisturbed as possible. [Yes, he beams as he says it, and fully expects everyone to comply with his rules.]

Reminder five, have fun! The ocean floor can be kind of scary, but it's also a beautiful place.

[Filtered to Toto, Fukawa, and Junko, and by extension Senji and Arkady]

After being stuck in Zero for so long I think you kids could really use a little time to stretch your legs and explore. What do you say to a swim around outside? As long as we all stick together I don't think we'll have any problems.

Good afternoon Bargewell High students, teachers, and parents! This is Mr. Lilly with a few general announcements. First up, as Principal Masters announced earlier there is a PTA meeting tomorrow night. I'll be attending if any of you want to discuss your child's progress in school, and students, if you're worried you're welcome to talk to me. [Whether you like it or not, Masters. No power in the 'verse can stop proper youth mentoring.]

Secondly, thank you to all the adults who agreed to speak at the career fair assembly. It'll take place just after the lunch hour this Thursday, and we still have a few time slots open so if you'd like to share your professional experiences with the kids please contact me.

Finally, I want to put some nasty rumors to rest. As I'm sure some of you heard, staff did recently catch a student in possession of reefer cigarettes. The parents were informed and the drug was confiscated and destroyed. While this is upsetting for all of us, let me remind everyone that this was a single incident and we've found no evidence that the student body is suffering from "reefer madness." That's just a big city thing, people, seriously. I don't think we've got anything weird to worry about.

That's all, ladies and gentlemen! Thanks for your time.

[spam]

[All throughout the breach, Mark Lilly, Bargewell High School guidance counselor, is basically a teacher from Pleasantville. He's often in his office on the ground floor of the high school, on sentinel for students in distress or reading up on this "child psychology" thing. He can also be found around town greeting EVERY SINGLE PERSON he sees, because he is that guy at the party who no one seemed to invite yet somehow knows everyone's name.]