Ee'char, who had been imprisoned for six cycles (since 2366), helped O'Brien adjust to prison life during his 20 cycle term. During his previous six cycles of solitary confinement, Ee'char exercised, told himself stories, and drew Eseekas to keep his mind sharp. He later taught the art of Eseekas to O'Brien. He also taught O'Brien how to save food, because he said that sometimes the guards would forget to feed the prisoners.