Gloam cried out again as I pulled out the second ring. I moved on to the third without pausing, determined to get it over with as quickly as possible for his sake. When the last one popped free with the pliers, his entire body let out a violent shudder as he moaned hoarsely. The pliers clattered to the floor as I stripped off my gloves and grabbed a clean towel to press it gently to the wounds, trying to staunch some of the blood.
