Cryptic Stuff

[not_for_sale]

While it was done some years ago I see, I thought I would try a cryptic crossword-like thread for fun and to try and boost a little more interest here. I made up the below question for anyone interested in such a challenge. I thought the first person to get it correct might come up with the next question. A clue though - if you copy one from a newspaper or magazine etc., the answer can often be found on the internet. I can explain the answer for anyone who asks. 🙂

The prisoner at the cave would not stand for the electrically charged droplets of water.

(12 letters)

[twyngwyn]

yes...    _h_______

[countessalmirena]

Shameless?

[twyngwyn]

over to you, countess

[countessalmirena]

Thank you.

Worker presses contract party and me for rooms (9)

[countessalmirena]

HINT:

There are two indicators being used.

[countessalmirena]

HINTS

Worker presses contract party and me for rooms (9)

_ _ a _ _ _ e_ _

[countessalmirena]

More HINTS

Worker presses contract party and me for rooms (9)

a _ a _ _ _ e_ _

presses [indicator:containment]
contract [indicator:deletion]

[not_for_sale]

Apartment?

[countessalmirena]

Yes. You have it, nfs.

Worker presses contract party and me for rooms (9)

WORDPLAY

worker [charade] = ant

presses [indicator:containment] 

     contract [indicator:deletion (final letter)] party … so part

     and me …  so part+me

                ant to contain part+me = ApartmeNT

DEFINITION

rooms = apartment

Over to you.

[not_for_sale]

Violate and charge just a little bit.

(8 letters)