Charles Manson used to make his cult members stare him in the eyes and mimic his movements. A form of programming.
Prone Polkey (pronounced "poll-kee") as a kid with his father as they continue Prone's "treatments".
I don't have an inherent mistrust of doctors, but unfortunately predatory people seek out positions of care.
The title is from the soundtrack for a movie called "Moon".
You'll see in the notes, Prone's father is called "Lionel". Its the closest to a name that feels right. . I intentionally chose it because it's the first name of Jeffrey Dahmer's father.