“Well…what brought you here anyway?” Your gaze was drawn to the hefty suitcase resting by the armchair which had entertained your imagination for quite some time now. “Are you a…traveling salesman?” I mean, you wanted to say ‘snake oil salesman’, but that would’ve been impolite.
This earned a cackle from your new friend, his voice glinting with mirth. “You could say that...But-” Hoisting the hefty briefcase onto his lap, his thumbs went to the metallic latches that held it closed. “I much prefer the title of ‘chemist’.”
"A traveling chem-? Woah..." With a click, the suitcase opened to fill the room with an otherworldly, enchanting glow. Upon further inspection, it housed rows upon rows of shiny, glass ampoules! Okay, so maybe this guy’s legit…
Carefully, he removed one of the small bottles, holding it up to eye level for you to examine. “What are your thoughts on the sciences, my friend?”