Searching for the truth (part 2)

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The unknown person hands over a tray of food, which Hackerman accepts. It's a simple meal, but it seems to be intended for the "Doctor."
Hackerman ventures into the dimly lit cell, the only source of light being an old lantern that casts shadows on the walls. The air is heavy with an eerie stillness, and an almost imperceptible chill seems to creep through the room. There, in the corner, sits the figure of "The Doctor."

The Doctor glances up as Hackerman addresses him. The flickering light from the lantern dances across his face, casting strange shadows and emphasizing the strange quality of his eyes, making them appear to almost glow in the darkness.

Hackerman: You are the Doctor right?

The Doctor's gaze holds steady on Hackerman, almost as if he's evaluating him, sizing him up. After a brief moment, he responds with a soft, deep voice.

The Doctor: Yes, that's right. I am the doctor. And you are... Hackerman, is it?

Hackerman: Yes...How did you find out?

The Doctor tilts his head slightly, a hint of a wry smile playing at the corners of his mouth.

The Doctor: I have my sources, my friend. Rumors and whispers have a way of traveling throughout this place.

Then the "Doctor" begins and he has something like a "panic attack", his breathing becomes heavy

Hackerman: Are you ok?

The Doctor takes a deep, shaky breath as he tries to regain his composure. It's as if the mere act of talking about himself has triggered something within him, some deep-rooted trauma or fear. He grips the side of the cot tightly, as if holding on for dear life.

The Doctor: I...I'm fine. Just give me a moment.

Hackerman watches with a mixture of concern and curiosity as "The Doctor" struggles to catch his breath. He can see the anguish and distress etched on the man's face, and it's clear that there's much more to his story than meets the eye.

Hackerman: How long have you been in here?

The Doctor takes a few moments to calm his breathing before responding. When he speaks, his voice is strained, as if speaking the words causes him physical pain.

The Doctor: I've lost count...months? Years? It feels like an eternity. Being stuck in this place, isolated from the others...it's maddening, to say the least.

Hackerman's eyes widen in shock as The Doctor suddenly lashes out and hits his head against the wall with a sharp impact. The sound of the collision echoes in the dimly lit cell, and Hackerman can sense the desperation and anguish behind the action.

Hackerman: "Hey, stop that! You're hurting yourself!"

The Doctor looking him with frightened look, psychological and approaching the iron door.

The Doctor: Where is your powers?

Hackerman takes a step back, surprised by The Doctor's sudden question. The mention of his powers brings back memories of a time when he was different, when he could bend reality to his will.

Hackerman: My powers...? They're gone. I don't have them anymore.

The Doctor studies Hackerman closely, his eyes narrowing in disbelief. There's a hint of skepticism in his demeanor, as if he finds it hard to believe that someone who once possessed powers of such magnitude could lose them completely.

The Doctor give him a notebook

The Doctor: Take it young man...

Hackerman cautiously accepts the notebook from The Doctor's hand. The old, weathered notebook feels heavy in his grasp, as if it holds secrets and stories within its pages.

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