In the chilling encounter with the owl centipede, Samuel, Virgil finds himself gripped by terror, unsure of his fate at the many hands of the monster. As they talk, Samuel introduces Virgil to the concept of a hierarchy of sight, leaving him bewildered and disturbed. Gradually, Virgil begins to sense the ominous intentions lurking beneath Samuel's facade and realizes he must find a way to break free from the clutches of this mysterious being to ensure his own safety.