Steel noticed a few books by one Dr. E. Quill Wright. Ironically enough, they were about the struggle for female equality and took an unmistakably firm stand against any and all forms of sexual supremacy and exploitation. He could not help but smirk at how Dr. Luckey had undoubtedly started out imagining herself to be pure of mind and intent, but then succumbed to a temptation to abuse her power within the Institute.
Checking the dust jacket blurbs, Steel discovered that Dr. Wright happened to be director of the local chapter of the National Organization for Civil Liberties and Universal Equality, or NOCLUE. He even found Dr. Wright on the Rolodex.
"Hello, Dr. Wright's office," came a secretary's voice. She explained that Dr. Wright was not in at that moment, and so Steel left a message explaining that he was being held against his will by Dr. Luckey's Institute.
He hung up just as he heard Dr. Luckey groaning, beginning her road back to consciousness. He had to hope the call would do, and was pleased to have at least been able to make it without her being aware of it. He pulled his makeshift toga back together and then ducked back out into the corridor. |