*lifts one shoulder in an eloquent shrug* Needs must, I'm afraid. Research requires money, money requires a certain amount of ingratiating oneself to those holding the money, ingratiating oneself requires a nice suit and a strong stomach... *waves a hand, because of course, you understand how that goes* Luckily, the state generally funds my research, so my stomach doesn't suffer too terribly often. It helps that I study things the state considers a threat?
How long are you here?
*orders a sandwich and a coffee from the waitress when she stops by* Mm, I'm really not sure. I hadn't intended to be away from Grand Fork for as long as I have, but I rather like Gondolin.