arguing. Others would have called the team too early. Then there would be jostling, reports and even more tension.
Ralitsa opened her notebook.
“I’m going to write a waiver report.”
“Write it down.” But no embellishment. Only facts.
“Of course.
Vladimir hesitated.
“You should know that Tashev will not stop.
“I know.
“He’ll test your every reaction.
“Then he’ll get the same one.”
The senior guard looked at her.
“What?”
“I’m calm.
For the first time since the morning, he smiled.
“Welcome to Block 3, Doneva.
The letters
In the following weeks, the ridicule did not disappear completely.
Some prisoners continued to smile as Ralitsa passed.
Others deliberately lifted things on the high shelves and asked if there was a need for a chair.
But the tone was different.
Because they already knew that she would not react the way they wanted.
She didn’t pretend not to hear everything.
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