"45? I guess that seems fair." He hands over 103 gold pieces and a shiny coat button. "If you can catch up with Lorenzo, he might need some help."

At the observatory, the door creaks open and a hunched-over bald man with thick glasses glances at Lorenzo. "Ah, my crocodile men have arrived. Come in, legions." He walks into the entrance hall, motioning Lorenzo to follow.

"Alligator? Well, I suppose that will do. I did specifically request a legion, however. I'll need to have a chat with that temp agency. Nonetheless, come in. We have much to do!"

The man pauses, glances down at Chi-Chi. "Ah. Very well. Is she wicked? I work best with wicked people."
The place is decorated with cabinets and metal tables full of vials and strange bottles, along with globes full of lightning. It's hard to determine what the purpose of all his materials are, but the set-up looks impressive.

"Thank you. You obviously recognize genius when you see it." He turns and smiles with far too large teeth. "And see it you do. I am Doctor Bodog Bodoggeus Bodog, the world's smartiest genius."

"Ah, yes. Just the general minioning for now, and I'll be informing you of the greater plan in just a moment. What is the question, then?"