If there were ever a time he felt like a guest in his own home, now would be that time. Cidolfus wasn't very fond of the brute who followed him into the kitchen, but he tried to hide his mild agitation for the sake of keeping the peace. The last thing he needs is for his modest little home to be torn apart by these brutish knaves. "Does he now?" The doctor replied with false interest. Just when he was about to serve the tea, the unwelcome blond pried a small vial out of nowhere. Raising his brow at the man, Cidolfus listened with attentive ears.

"You wish for me to slip that in?" Not sure if he liked where this was going, the doctor decided to hear Highwind out before making any rash judgments. "Is there a reason why, sir? Surely he'll notice unless that pellet dissolves quickly."