In The Blood 16

About this time, the cell door swung open and in walked Arnold and Evelyn.

"So, how are we feeling today?" Damn, I thought I'd just imagined him being so insufferably chipper.

"Just fine, if you enjoy being zapped, starved and shackled."

"Oh, so it has a sense of humor." Oh wow, definitely didn't imagine that attitude of hers either. She'd be kinda pretty without that sneer of her's.

"Well-" Mike tried to stand up, but suddenly found his limbs numb and rubbery. His train of thought was interrupted as he toppled into a heap on the ground.

"Oh, sorry. I forgot to mention, those wrist and ankle restraints will electrically override your muscles if they detect any sudden acceleration. That'll take some getting used to."

"The shaped-charges in your collar will blow your head clear off if you step out of line too." Evelyn mentioned, not without a little glee.

Very slowly, Mike pulled himself to his feet. "So, let me get this straight. I'm to be your marionette, and should I fail, the hand g