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Cassie’s backstory unfolds—a bartender living in a rat-infested apartment, putting her mental anguish on display through the menace she brings. Rona's skepticism of Cassie's tale only highlights the absurdity of their encounters. Rona learns about Cassie’s sordid relationship with a creature that feeds on suffering, making her feel partly responsible for the chaos surrounding her. As Rona attempts to find her footing, she navigates her feelings of empathy and survival in a brutal world where friendship has taken a sinister turn.