What to do?

Someone has removed Rindley's gag, but he remained in the dark, with a blindfold that covered up to above the nose

“Please, I need…” He didn't finish speaking, because his head was turned to the side, such was the strength of the slap on his face. The sting started immediately on his skin.

“You speak up when asked, pussy.” A deep, male voice echoed. “The good doctor wants to speak with you.”

‘Good doctor? What a joke!' Rindley thought, but didn't state his thoughts. He wasn't interested in getting another slap, or worse, to the exchange of a joke or a witty comment.

As he was in the dark, Rindley's sense of hearing sharpened and he heard footsteps approaching him. He could bet it was Krasner.

The person stopped right in front of him.

"Mr. Fairfax, what a pleasure to see you again." Krasner's voice rang out. But it was a little different. Rindley didn't know what exactly had changed, but it wasn't how he remembered it. “Just in time to stop you from committing a madness.”

Rindley could