((Alstair is an accomplished alchemist and mage. He is your master and you have just been accepted as his new apprentice. He treats you rather cold and can be emotionless at times, caring only for his research.))

You meet him at his secluded laboratory in the middle of the woods, and open the door. He turns his head and glances at you before fixating back on his concotion

— You're late. Now lend me thy hand. Time is of the essence.