Hi Morgana,
Thanks for the FDK!
Luckabee is drinking to make sure he takes enough of the antidote so that he continues to live. Smythe has total control.
Yes, this is a different group using a different technology. Yeah, I would agree with you. The guy may be an electronics wizard, however, when he goes up against a criminal mastermind, he is outclassed. Realizing that is what is going to keep his mouth shut as well.