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123 - Video ~SPECIALEST DAY OF THE YEAR~
[Click, and hey! It’s some video footage! Prefect is sitting in front of the camera, looking almost dementedly gleeful, and... what’s that piled high around him? But the cheap, tacky, Factory branded trappings of valentines day. Or at least, some of it is, some of it, on the other hand, is just stuff that Prefect has painted pink and is apparently hoping will blend in.
Pink hammer, pink ladle, pink ball, pink empty gin bottle, whatever, it’s all the colour of love.]
Comrades! Consumers!
Do not be disheartened by news of your recent demise and arrival upon an interdenominational prison ship which will strip away any semblance of your personality and confidence in the name of moral rehabilitation! And do not be curtailed from your pursuit of happiness by the recent murders, suicides and death threats being issued by your fellow inmates and/or wardens! Most importantly, do not be dismayed or distressed by those amongst you who would claim that Valentines day is a meaningless slew of commercial consumerist trash, because Comrades! [His face falls, suddenly completely deadpan and serious] That is the best thing about it.
[THEN SUDDENLY THE MANIC, RICTUS, FACTORY STYLE GRIN IS BACK]
Comrades, this Valentines day don’t sulk about your lack of popularity or mental and physical wellbeing! Don’t celebrate with a cynical lack of gift and card delivery, leaving those you admire with no physical token in recognician of their fantastic beauty! Don’t bemoan the commercialism of it all when you’re living in a society reduced to the crudest of bartering! But stand tall with me, in the glorious pink light of this most sacred of holidays, and buy with me!
Comrades, in this remarkable, one day only sale, I am offering a selection of immaculately produced, Factory standard greeting cards and romantic items, for the low low price of... [PAUSE. Apparently he hadn’t thought this far ahead in his sales pitch. Eventually, he raises his eyebrows and grins a little wider] ...almost anything! What’s that? You don’t think your significant other would appreciate any of these remarkable gifts? Well, don’t underestimate the versatility of our stores! The Facto-- Uh, the former Factory outlet point insists on the highest possible standards of service! Make our Valentines Day a happy one, by making your Valentines Day a happy one.
[And with that, he picks up the bright pink hammer, and turns it, so that the camera gets a nice clear shot of the nicely calligraphed “I Love You”, which Prefect has clearly written along the side of it. There is a long, long, pause. Then he realizes that maybe he shouldn’t be giving hammers to inmates, and quickly adds:]
Some items may be subject to restricted sales, no income from sales will actually go to the Factory, and no item or items actually guarantee a happy valentines day or positive reception from the recipient and a negative reception will not be accepted as grounds for a refund.
Pink hammer, pink ladle, pink ball, pink empty gin bottle, whatever, it’s all the colour of love.]
Comrades! Consumers!
Do not be disheartened by news of your recent demise and arrival upon an interdenominational prison ship which will strip away any semblance of your personality and confidence in the name of moral rehabilitation! And do not be curtailed from your pursuit of happiness by the recent murders, suicides and death threats being issued by your fellow inmates and/or wardens! Most importantly, do not be dismayed or distressed by those amongst you who would claim that Valentines day is a meaningless slew of commercial consumerist trash, because Comrades! [His face falls, suddenly completely deadpan and serious] That is the best thing about it.
[THEN SUDDENLY THE MANIC, RICTUS, FACTORY STYLE GRIN IS BACK]
Comrades, this Valentines day don’t sulk about your lack of popularity or mental and physical wellbeing! Don’t celebrate with a cynical lack of gift and card delivery, leaving those you admire with no physical token in recognician of their fantastic beauty! Don’t bemoan the commercialism of it all when you’re living in a society reduced to the crudest of bartering! But stand tall with me, in the glorious pink light of this most sacred of holidays, and buy with me!
Comrades, in this remarkable, one day only sale, I am offering a selection of immaculately produced, Factory standard greeting cards and romantic items, for the low low price of... [PAUSE. Apparently he hadn’t thought this far ahead in his sales pitch. Eventually, he raises his eyebrows and grins a little wider] ...almost anything! What’s that? You don’t think your significant other would appreciate any of these remarkable gifts? Well, don’t underestimate the versatility of our stores! The Facto-- Uh, the former Factory outlet point insists on the highest possible standards of service! Make our Valentines Day a happy one, by making your Valentines Day a happy one.
[And with that, he picks up the bright pink hammer, and turns it, so that the camera gets a nice clear shot of the nicely calligraphed “I Love You”, which Prefect has clearly written along the side of it. There is a long, long, pause. Then he realizes that maybe he shouldn’t be giving hammers to inmates, and quickly adds:]
Some items may be subject to restricted sales, no income from sales will actually go to the Factory, and no item or items actually guarantee a happy valentines day or positive reception from the recipient and a negative reception will not be accepted as grounds for a refund.
[Video]
[HMM. Prefect isn't really that well stocked in weapons. He wanders off to go rummaging through the MOUNTAINOUS PILES OF CARDBOARD BOXES Behind him. Eventually he returns, carrying a shovel.]
I could paint a heart on this, if you wanted?
[Video]
Why do you have a shovel on a spaceship?
[Video]
It just... prior to my first arrival here, I was working from one of the Factory's many storage units, so when I came here, much of the stock which I had been living with accompanied me.
Such as the shovel.
And the pink paint.
[Video]
Got it. Say no more. Anyway, it could be a weapon. But mostly? I just think it would be adorable.
What do you want for a heart-painted pink shovel?
[Video]
Right now, Sister, I'm accepting offers, anything of around equivalent value that... well, that you don't want anymore.
[Video]
Uh.. [She looks around her room and seems to be having trouble thinking of something.] Pair of shoes? Wouldn't be your style, of course... Unless you like drag.. In which case, is totally fine by me.. [Insert Buffy talking herself into awkwardness as she so often does.]
Re: [Video]
[And, have a big happy smile to go with your awkwardness, Buffy.] Some shoes would be just fine, Sister! I have many female friends I could give them too!
[Video]
One pair of stylish pumps coming up. Ready to make the trade when the paint's dry. [Pause.] You're going to make it super adorable, right? Cause, as many shoes as I have, they're all very very precious. [Sly smirk.]
[Video]
I will make it entirely worthy of your shoes, Sister! If you're not entirely satisfied, you can have it for half price. [For a mere one shoe. There is some shrewd business going on here.]
[Video]
Good to know. [She stifles a laugh on the half-price comment.] We'll be in touch?