Risk of the Temperance Effect

It isn’t that they are gone. In fact, the first few times a pincer activates, and then interfaces, it can be devastating. Dr. Hinkleman looks over the middle aged man laying on the gurney in front of him. It is exceedingly fortunate they were able to track, and then intercept this one.

It becomes almost impossible after the pincer program has fully rooted. Therefore, they had no real idea of how many were under the influence of the program. He looks closer at the corners of the unconscious man’s eyes. They are the entry point in most cases.

Risk of the Temperance Effect

With this in mind the doctor is careful to avoid too much pressure in this area. They are fortunate to have this example. The Pincert Corporation is the only agency equipped for this type of situation. Furthermore, they are a private organization. Not only are they covert, but also privately financed.

This intensified the need for secrecy. As it was unknown how compromised official channels, really were. Additionally, the pincer doubled as an offensive weapon. Therefore the need for deliberate and calculated intercepts was paramount.

The doctor feels nervous and quite concerned. They had never had a live victim of the pincer. All their previous research was post mortem. In fact the doctor felt surprised that anyone could survive one encounter with a pincer. Let alone, days or weeks worth.

It has become a serious matter. Not only their corporation, but also other entities, had begun to see the impact of this threat. Indeed, they had to use a disposal unit for the suitcase this poor chap had attached to him. Therefore, to say the problem had grown, was an understatement.

Known Unknowns

After his initial examination, Dr. Hinkleman determines this man is not carrying a pincer. Consequently, they will be able to bring him out of his sedation. This represents an invaluable opportunity. One that could give them a means to stop the spread of this threat from the past.

Furthermore, they may gain insight into who is behind the emergence of this arcane technology. The doctor studies the chart and the last few details before administering the stimulant. While he waits he contacts the security kiosk for additional guards in the room.

It isn’t that he thinks the man is dangerous as himself. However, there was no way to know what they would get, when the unknown man awakens. Dr. Hinkleman is hoping they will at least get his name and maybe some details about his past life.

Risk

They needed the common thread. The one that pointed to the pincer’s selection of the victims. The doctor is considering this as the man’s eyes snap open. He looks around wildly, and bucks against the restraints.

As his eyes fall on Dr.Hinkleman, the man lets out a blood curdling scream. However, it isn’t the volume that rattles the doctor. It’s that it’s his name that the man is screaming..