Much of the episode takes place inside "Anne’s Chamber," a terrifying dream-like dimension created by Lucy Montgomery. Lucy, an orphan like Atsushi, uses her ability to capture people who she feels "throw her away".
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Lucy’s character is a commentary on the "cycle of abuse". She traps others in her dimension because she is terrified of being discarded again. Atsushi’s empathy for her shows his growth from a victim to someone who understands the pain of others. Much of the episode takes place inside "Anne’s