Ratchet? Many of the patients had such strange, foreign names. Not bothering with any further pleasantries, he returned his attention to the matter at hand.

The response to his explanation had been laughter, something Tenzen did not find too surprising; had he not witnessed the incident himself he would not have believed such ridiculous claims either. But denying it would be an obvious indication of ignorance, and quite honestly, he cared little for the opinion of another man.

"Whatever the reason, I doubt it will be learned by remaining here." Not that he expected to acquire anything of use in this silly town. Or at least not during the day.