On Sunday, Lynch had been in Bupen for a week, and he still hadn't spent all the money in his pocket—it was proving harder to spend than he had imagined.
A little past six in the evening, he took a car to an estate in the Bupen Suburbs. Manson accompanied Lynch as an intermediary, along with Vera.
Lynch was an outsider; when outsiders attended local gatherings, they needed to be more formal to better integrate into the local social circle.
Respect was the foundation of social interactions. His demeanor was solemn and respectful, and soon, the people here would open that door wide for him.
At gatherings like this, having a female companion was also a significant aspect.
Vera originally didn't want to come. After all, attending such a gathering with Lynch could easily lead to misunderstandings. But when Lynch said he'd have to "rent" some girls if she didn't come, Vera reluctantly agreed.
