
early in the story
Sheerin arrives in Jonglor
Sheerin 501, a psychologist from Saro University, arrives in Jonglor at the urgent request of Kelaritan 99, director of the Jonglor Municipal Psychiatric Institute. He is there to investigate the psychological trauma caused by the Tunnel of Mystery ride at the Jonglor Centennial Exposition. The meeting is tense, with Cubello 54, the Exposition's lawyer, present to defend the ride. Sheerin insists on interviewing victims before experiencing the Tunnel himself.