Chapter 40: Turning Around

John inhaled deeply as he met the sharp eyes of famous investigative journalist Sarah Thompson, who had taken up his tale. "So, John, are you saying that there is a powerful technology out there that can manipulate memories?" she said, her voice a constant hum in the studio. "That's right," John said in a strong voice. "The memory amplifier is a dangerous device in the wrong hands." Sarah leaned forward, curiosity and suspicion mixed together in her face. And how are you aware of this? Have you personally seen this device?" John paused and gave Marie a quick glance. On some degree of openness, they had agreed. "I can't reveal all the details," he said, "but I have seen firsthand the destructive potential of this technology." Sarah persisted, her queries incisive and demanding. John skillfully guided them through, summarizing the main points of their encounter: the battle, the overload of the prototype, and the Syndicate's vanishment. In order to preserve Dr. Petrova's study