Stein shows Jack the way to Lord Death's place, troubled by Jack's presence. Jack has always been madder than Stein, even when they were kids. Stein was Jack's only friend. Stein was the only one who understood the love of science and experimenting. While Stein loved dissecting all living things, Jack loved experimenting with chemistry. Jack has always tested different poisons that torture without killing. Jack is a complete sadist, which makes him all the more insane…

The two approach Lord Death, who is looking in his mirror, Spirit alongside him. He turns around after hearing Stein and Jack's footsteps. "Hello, Stein." What Death didn't expect was the man standing next to Stein. "Who is this?"

"I am Jack Nuel. An old friend of Stein's." Jack smirks, clearly hinting at the madness inside of him. Spirit is looking at Jack critically, not liking him at all so far.

"What brings someone like Stein here?" Spirit asks, already seeing that the two are similar.

"I am here to help defeat the Kishin…" Jack says, the smirk turning into a grin, looking very unstable.

Death tilts his head to the side, seeing the insanity that radiates from Jack's soul. There is so much madness boiling in his soul, just waiting to burst out. Death thinks, Stein has some bubbling, but is in much better control… I could let him help, but I don't know him that well… He is a complete stranger to me. But if he is an old friend of Stein… "What do you think, Stein?" Death asks.

After yet another smoke, Stein says, "I'm not quite sure. He could be very beneficial, given his intelligence and telekinetic abilities, but his madness is dangerously high." Jack doesn't seem bothered at all that they're saying this in front of him. Because he knows that Stein is right. Death thinks about this very deeply.

From what Stein is saying, Jack is also a scientist, and can also move objects with his mind. He could be very helpful to our cause. But I need to know more about him… "Stein…" Stein and Death move away from Jack so he's out of hearing distance. "I need to know more about him before letting him do anything for our cause. But if he is to stay here, he can never be alone. I need reports on him as well."

"Understood." Stein replies.

But I can't let them be alone together either… Jack is so mad it will most likely influence Stein in the worst way. "Jack…" Both Stein and Lord Death turn to him, Jack perking up to listen. "You can stay here, Mr. Nuel. But for now you can only assist Stein with classes."

"Alright…" Jack expected as much, being strangers and all.

"Now Stein," Death says, "Show Jack around."

…..

A few minutes after Stein and Jack leave, Marie walks into the room. "You sent for me, Lord Death?"

"Yes… It seems that Stein has an old friend that has come to visit…"

"And?"

"He's a friend that has a harder time controlling the madness than Stein."

Marie's eyes widen, "Did you talk to them? Are you letting this old friend stay?!"

"Yes…"

"But why?!" Marie's tone goes to dramatic levels, "At a time like this, Stein shouldn't be around any sort of madness!"

"I have the same concerns, Marie. But it seems that this man can prove useful to us-" Marie cuts him off,

"If he has trouble with madness, then he could backfire on us! We don't even know this man! He could be working for Medusa or Arachne!"

"Stein seems to trust him, Marie, so I, too, am going to trust that Jack is not working for either of those witches or the Kishin." After hearing Lord Death's words, Marie's eyes start to tear up, her body tensing. "I'm as worried as you are, Marie, which is why I'm giving you this task…" Marie looks up at him with listening ears. "I need you to continue watching over Stein, along with his old friend. I am well aware of how this new madness can affect Stein. So, I am counting on you to keep a sharp eye out. Make sure that they are never alone together."

Marie nods, determination replacing the tears in her eyes. "I will not let you down, Lord Death." With that, she walks out, going to find Stein and Jack.

Afterwards, Spirit looks at Death, his gaze serious for once. "You really think it's a good idea to let Jack stay? Stein could get lost to the madness at any time now, even faster since another mad scientist is here."

"I have made my decision, Spirit. As I said, I'm well aware of the consequences. If Jack proves to be too much of a problem, I will kick him out of the city and make sure that he stays out."

Spirit doesn't bother to argue with Lord Death. His decision is final. Not to mention that everyone here should trust all of Death's decisions. If Death thinks they should take the chance of Stein going off the deep end, then fine. We'll see how it goes.