[Kidnapped before? Peony, that does nothing to unnerve this paranoid wreck of a man. Dist's frown becomes a full blown scowl now.] ...Idiotic. Fools without a purpose are unfit to be called "scientists". And the girl isn't my problem. She's your little friend, isn't she?

I have to meet with the Professor. I should return shortly before mealtime at best.