Yesterday, I was speaking with one of my ‘OG’s”(Old Guards); one
of the people whom I have to answer to. There are only two of them. We were
speaking about some drama that is occurring on the yard. John made a comment
that caused my ‘OG’ to put him in check verbally. I thought John was going to
shit his pants. Afterwards, I told John that he needs to remember that not all people
are going to be receptive to his input. To many, he is still considered a “fish”,
meaning a new inmate.
Even for me, I could never let certain people know that I talk
things out, or even get advice at times from John. It would be a violation
because I am considered an ‘OG’. I have experienced everything there is to see
and have been to super max facilities that most will never see. We are expected
to act first and ask questions later. I do not do that, but I have learned to
give the believable impression that I do. That is where my aggressive
observation comes in handy. I always need to know what guys are going to do
before they know it themselves.
John is okay of course and I would never, ever allow anything to
happen to him. Still, it was a reality check for him.
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