The prisoners mercilessly mocked the new warden because of her short stature, but none of them could imagine who this woman really was, and what she was capable of.

of the recordings showed Ivo talking to the two prisoners who started the rumor.

There was no sound.

But the time coincided.

The testimony of another  prisoner also coincided.

Vladimir called Ivo to his office.

Ralitsa was

not inside.

That was important.

He didn’t want to turn the conversation into a personal victory.

Later, Vladimir told her only the main thing:

“He admitted that he had started the hearing.

“And what did you say?”

“That you’re too calm, and that drives him crazy.”

Ralitsa didn’t smile.

“That’s not the reason.

“No. But sometimes the person who provokes himself does not understand why he is doing it.

“That doesn’t excuse him.

“No. But it can help us prevent the next problem.

Ivo received a disciplinary sanction.

Not heavy, not humiliating.

But it is clear.

Restriction of privileges, transfer to another cell, and participation in a mandatory aggression management program.

When he