Chapter 89: The Plot Thickens

Professor Kal leaned back in his expertly upholstered chair. With either hand on the armrests, he tapped his index finger in an uneven tempo. His face was a mask of neutrality, neither Ryan nor Leonard was able to infer what the man was thinking. Professor Kal abruptly shot forward, rocketing to his feet, causing the portly Leonard to take in a sharp breath as he fell backward due to surprise.

"Nope, I'm positive that I've never met you before today." Professor Kal stated simply as he produced an iron contraption, covered in rust, and boasting a menacing corkscrew on one end.

"Oh, uh, what? Uh, of course we've never before met." Leonard stammered out as his eyes tracked the tetanus riddled took the Priest held in his hands. "Wh… what is that for, if I may ask?"

"Isn't it obvious? You are clearly full of shit, and this tool here will help us get to the truth."