> Belani, again, says nothing in return. He doesn't even make any movements to show that he acknowledges your words. You consider giving up on him.
> It isn't until the next day that Belani finally decides to speak to you again. It comes out of nowhere, completely unprompted, and you are surprised to hear his voice.
"I was convicted of a crime I didn't commit."
> You aren't sure why he starts the conversation with that statement after days of not talking to you, however, you are happy to be able to have someone to speak to again.