My last entry was spot on it seems, but it happened much differently than I thought it would. Today after lunch I got called into Warden Powers’ office for a chat. I was practically shivering as I stepped in. His back was turned to me, as usual. I think he does that on purpose, just for the effect.

Warden Powers. Sacha. Do you know why I called you in here?

Me. I’ve no idea, sir.

Warden Powers. I presume you’re aware of our newest inmate, Regan P?

Me. She’s in my group with Dr. Cruizie.

Warden Powers. Yes, yes, that’s right. Well, I suppose you’re also aware then, Sacha, that she’s causing        quite a stir.

Me. Yes, sir.

Warden Powers. She’s an irregular inmate, Sacha – the virus seems to have little effect on her. It could be any number of things, an unusually strong constitution, a powerful ego, I can’t really be sure. However, we have other, more drastic measures to take care of problem inmates, but I’m reticent to use them. It could have a poor effect on inmate morale. None of us want that.

Me. Um.

Warden Powers. Of course. You want to know why I called you in here. You see, we both know you’ve had some problems in the past, Sacha, but you seem to be overcoming them. Although it’s our policy to typically discourage inmate fraternization, in this case I think it would behoove everyone for us to make an exception.

Me. Um.

Warden Powers. I’m going to send word around that you and Regan will be allowed certain speaking privileges. It’s going to be your job to rein her in. Do your best to acclimate her to the routines and standards of behavior necessary to her success here. Do you think you can handle that, Sacha?

Me. Um.

Warden Powers. Well? Speak up now.

Me. I’ll try, sir.

Warden Powers. Good, good. In order to make this easier I’m       having her moved to your room. She’ll be moving there tonight, after dinner.

Me. Is there anything else, sir?

Warden Powers. No, that’ll be all. Dismissed.

Warden Powers. Oh, wait. Sacha, one more thing. You’ve shown some improvement since your last incident. I hope you’ll handle this situation responsibly. You know the consequences if you don’t. Dismissed.

That was it. I left his office, a little confused.

          So now it’s my job to play babysitter, I suppose, despite not yet having met Regan in person.