“I am normally not one to assert opinions, but don’t you think it is not only dangerous but also irresponsible to introduce him here and not mentally prepare him? The Code has already been broken with this one.”

“Professor Michelson, I knew it was dangerous to bring this boy here. Child, you have no choice: if you reject us you’ll be killed by the House of Skulls. What? I’m not going to coddle the boy. He could also become a blood donor…”

“So he fears us, we can use this to our advantage.”