"Mephistophanes", said the stranger, while stretching Skyler's hand for more time than necessary. He got distracted by the newcomer who silently went to the back of the room. "An infortunate name, of course", he added when he got himself together, "and awfully long, but my parents were very fond of Greek culture. You can call me Mefy. May I sit by your side?". He didnĀ“t wait for his answer. He put himself on the stool while throwing peeping glances to the person that had just entered the tavern. "So, Mr. Quinn, you use it for protection, is that so? But how about the power of words? I've always managed to scape even from the most dangerous situations just by flapping these lips". He got uncomfortably close to Skyler and lowered his voice; this was an act of futility, since, at the same time, he was noticeably pointing his finger at the newcomer: "For the sake of argument, if that misterious person over there were to come here and start a rumble with you, what would you do?".