[Waver shook his head, crossing out what he'd been writing and starting over without losing control of his hand this time.]

I believe you. Even if I don't understand it-...no, actually this could make my job easier. If I can talk to him and discern just what he is specifically, that might be exactly what I'll need back home.

[And not the slightest bit of thought to 'hey this dude might be able to kill me'. Of course not. Science first.]