"Even so, we have to conduct a manual search. What if he's carrying non-metallic objects?"

"With the technology we have nowadays, even non-metallic objects can't escape the detectors."

"I wouldn't be so sure of that. I need to conduct a manual search to be safe."

The burly warden had close ties to Chief Warden Emmanuel, so he didn't fear Ryan, and he had been told by the chief warden that he had to prepare a "special welcome" for this internet celebrity.

Thus, he began to search Adam again as he spoke, but he was more restrained with Ryan watching from the side, thereby allowing Adam to get through without too much trouble.

Following the departure of the burly warden, Ryan took over from him and led Adam to his cell.

"How are you feeling?"

Ryan could...