Fair enough. But I'm a teacher--I suppose you could say I have an interest in the well-being of the young.

[His mentor senses are tingling; he can't help it!]

That's right. I've only just arrived...are you in this game, as well?

[He's looking a bit curious now. Had this kid died? Such a tragedy, to have had it happen so young.

...and really, Ryoji, the Professor's dealt with end of the world scenarios before. He's a veteran of a different sort, even if he doesn't look like anything more than an older academic.]