Gaunt stood in amazement. Much apart from being told off by a rather indignant Duck, the Professor that Eudial had mentioned had somehow found his way into their party. Even more shocking was that his presence seemed to be driving Eudial to an emotional wreck. This would not do at all. All this talk about the end of the world meant he needed someone as useful as her in a more stable state. It was time to use his use what powers he had for (dare he think it?) good. The very thought gave him a small internal tremor as if swallowing something bitter. But there was nothing else for it. His usual games would be entirely unproductive in this situation. And what of it anyway? Without his satchel he had no way of storing collected souls anyway, and if the universe ended he wouldn't have long to enjoy them. No... the best course of action was to do what was needed now to get back to his regular existence later.

He gave a comforting smile to Eudial and then turned his attention to the Professor.

"You sir seem far too, shall we say famous around here than is useful to us. I don't know your story or your purpose, but it plainly seems to be nothing good. I should like to know why you insist on following and terrorizing and belittling members of this party. For my part I have little use for loudmouthed subversives. If you have nothing useful to contribute then I should like nothing more to do with you."