Harley sat away from everyone else during lunch the next day, and kept quiet, which was a bit unusual for her. She would usually be pretty lively. But of course, it wasn't as if solitary was something one would enjoy sharing.
Jervis and Jonathan sat arguing at another table close by, accusing each other of having been the one responsible for the chief of security taking their things.
"I was in a session most of the morning!"argued Jervis. "Therefore, the only explanation is that you must have broken a rule, and are responsible!"
"I am sure, though, you must have given the impression that it was interfering with your treatment, and the doctor ordered it taken away."replied Jonathan coldly.
"Don't talk so loud!"exclaimed Harley, wincing, and putting her hands over her ears.
Her hearing was still a bit sensitive. Not to mention her eyes as well.
Both of them turned from their argument and looked at her.
"You really don't look so well, child."said Jonathan.
Both him and Jervis looked concerned.
"Well, just how do you expect me to look?! After spending such a horrible day yesterday!"she cried.
"I've never known being in solitary to have affected anyone so much."said Jonathan.
"It wasn't just solitary!"she exclaimed, although in a whisper. "It was worse!"
Both stared. Worse?
"Come come now, solitary isn't really so bad."said Jervis.
Harley shook her head.
"You have no idea!"she cried.
"Everyone's been in solitary at least once. It's almost part of the routine around here. Isn't it?"Jervis continued.
Jonathan agreed.
Neither had seen Harley look so terrified before, which of course, sparked Jonathan's interest.
Lyle was watching, as he patrolled. He could see Harley talking to Jervis and Jonathan. They had been discussing he wasn't quite sure what now, but he would find out soon enough. He had had microphones installed just about everywhere, and he could simply replay any conversation he wanted to hear anytime at his own leisure. There was going to be absolutely nothing which would happen here without his knowing it, that was for sure. Not one. And this conversation was certainly going to be interesting to hear, he knew.