The scene takes place at a park. Marcus is sitting at a bench, ostensibly waiting for someone. He spots a woman with short hair walking at somewhat of a distance from where Marcus is sitting, we all know her as Severe Haircut Lady. The inner monologue of Marcus begins. He starts explaining the history between him and this woman. He briefly explains being picked up by the DHS as a suspected terrorist. In detail, he recounts how he was tortured. He also includes what happened to Darryl. Each one of these scenes is a flashback, where we see the torture, or interactions occur. We see Darryl being rescued. We see him now as a scared, semi-vegetable. Marcus keeps thinking about how this encounter is a one-in a lifetime opportunity. He thinks of what he could say to her. He wants her to hurt like he is hurting. She got released. She was not at all punished for the terrible acts she committed against him and the other victims. Marcus reflects on how his life has changed. He talks about being scared. He also mentions the good that has happened. His relationship with Ange. He has a better, more open relationship with his parents. he explains that yes, he is scarred. But he has also grown up. he will never be the Old Marcus again. And that is when he makes the desision. He has nothing to say to her. What could he say? He let's her walk away. Ange comes. He gets up and leaves with her.
All together this, story shows the effects of torture. It shows how Marcus is changed for life, but he took what he could from the fear and doubt and he became the best person he could be, etc.
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