"Years. Don't bother trying to figure out the concept of time, it's useless in a place like this. People are brought in from all walks of life and they are conformed to the mold of this self-proclaimed sanctuary." Every word was said calmly, without so much as a glance in John's direction as he said it. He sipped his beverage, took another bite of his sandwich, and idly looked out the window.
He finally turned to John, and the devious smirk faded as he looked on with sincerity. "This place changes people, John."