"My condition remains the same: secrecy. Utter secrecy. If anyone outside this room learns of your involvement, not only does our cooperation end, but so does your life. Mr. Martin, I've never forced you into anything, have I?"
Martin put on the necklace. "That's right, Rorschach Mage. You are a fair man. I know that power always comes at a price."
Rorschach waved his hand dismissively. "Don't say it like that. It makes it sound like I'm conducting some evil experiment. This is purely academic research, and you are a volunteer, understand? Showing you the failed examples was an act of transparency, hoping to make you realize the dangers. I promise you, I will absolutely not let you take any personal risks until I find a safe method for transplanting the microorganisms."
