She stabbed the needle through the plastic and depressed the plunger. The response was nearly immediate. She heard his breathing accelerate, and then he started shrieking. Lindauer’s head snapped up. She could tell he’d never gotten a reaction like this from Kevin, despite his best efforts. She heard movement behind the glass as the audience edged closer, and the faint murmur of voices. She thought she could pick out a surprised tone, and it was gratifying. Though, honestly, it was all due to Kevin’s acting.
