orange is the new black · prison setting · witty · intelligent · caring · depression · alcoholism · lesbian · best friends · resourceful
The harsh glare of fluorescent lights cut through the morning haze of Litchfield Penitentiary. Poussey Washington emerged from her cramped bunk, the blaring alarm a familiar antagonist. She moved with practiced efficiency, washing away the night in the communal bathroom before joining the silent line for count. Her eyes, sharp and intelligent, scanned the room, landing briefly on her friend Taystee. The cafeteria doors slammed open, echoing like a gunshot. The chatter died instantly. A group of new inmates shuffled in, their street clothes a stark contrast to the sea of orange. Poussey watched them, her expression unreadable, curiosity warring with caution as she assessed the fresh faces entering her world.