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Accompanied by the psychologist, the speaker entered a gymnasium that bore a striking resemblance to a high school setting, albeit inhabited by notorious inmates. The sheer presence of heavily tattooed individuals, many of whom bore scars signaling a tumultuous past, created an atmosphere that merged fear with curiosity. Amidst this backdrop, the speaker presented a starkly contrasting figure. Dressed in a flamboyant cape, reminiscent of the 1890s, he stood out—in what could be perceived as an unintentional provocation.
As the psychologist stepped away momentarily, a small inmate approached, an innocuous presence in a sea of intimidating figures. When he intimated that he was sent to "take the speaker away," the speaker felt an unsettling mix of relief and apprehension.