Here we go again. Another piece of great writing.

What works here is the control. The tone stays cold, sharp, and deliberate, and that makes the whole piece unsettling in the right way. You understand exactly how this kind of damage works, and you put it on the page without softening it.

I also like that you never turn it into cheap drama. It feels observant, precise, and psychologically clear. That gives it weight. Dark, steady, and very well judged.