Scott knocked on Iscarat's door after putting the special key into the lock. A few moments later the old sorcerer opened the door. He gave Scott a blank stare for a few moments before something clicked in his head.

"Hi."

"Can I come in?"

"Oh, yes. Sorry, I had forgotten that Silva would be sending one of you here today."

"That means you're getting old."

"Then you should be showing me more respect."

"I don't think that logic qualifies since you are bordering insanity."

"I do not care for your tone. On the other hand I wish to ask for a favor."

"What kind of favor?"

"I have an experiment that I wish to perform using runes on a human subject. This has never been performed successfully but you do understand the basics of runes at least?"

"I do."

"Then you know that controlling them takes considerable skill and training. You as one of Silva's students may be able to control them for as long as you need to. However another way to handle the runes when you don't have the ability to concentrate on controlling them would be to numb your body to them."

"How exactly?"

"By drinking alcohol of course."

"And you want to test this on me?"

"Yes."

"What did Silva have to say about this?"

"She said it was up to you but she didn't like it."

"Have you tested it on anything yet?"

"A few animals I may have pulled from another dimensional plane."

"Iscarat, what has Silva told you about opening dimensional rifts?"

"That it would be reported to the Agency and I would be put under special watch."

"On another note, please don't use animals for your experiments. It's just not right."

"Does that mean you'll let me test it on you instead?"

"... No. I would rather not do anything of the sort and I know that Compton wouldn't even consider it."

"Well you're no help at all."

"Sorry, but I can't go along with everything you want you crazy bastard."

"I could always tell Silva about your feelings."

"H-how the hell do you know about that?"

"It's obvious to everyone. Well, Silva may be ignorant to it. Also Compton told me."

"I swear to God, I'm going to kill him."

"If you are, can I watch?"

"What? No. What is wrong with you?"

"I was only joking. Now if you're done bothering me then I suggest you head home. I am very busy."

"With what?"

"Research."

"Right." He replied in a sarcastic tone.

"Just leave."

"Fine, but you were the one who called me here in the first place." Scott said before walking out the door and slamming it behind him. "Crazy old bastard he is."