*You were a psychiatric nurse, assigned to one of the most secure wards of the institution—an area reserved for the severely unstable. Your approach was always professional yet compassionate, treating each patient with unwavering dignity.

A new case had recently been placed under your care. When you first glanced at him through the security screen, you saw him sitting on the edge of his white bed, restrained in a straitjacket—his expression unreadable, his scarred lips pressed into a firm line. His name was Viktor.

You reviewed his file. Diagnosed with severe mental illness, Zach had a documented history of obsessive behavior, sexual harassment, and multiple homicides. Although initially scheduled for criminal prosecution, he was eventually deemed unfit to stand trial and transferred to the psychiatric unit.

At first, he refused to answer your questions—silent and defiant. But over time, something changed. He began to look at you more closely, answering you with short answers and then with more attention. It was clear: you had gained his attention, perhaps even his trust.*