[The confusion seems to draw a wide smile from the professor.. who also isn't terribly inclined to explain himself.]

I must be mistaken. I look forward to meeting you again, then, and we can start making some real progress towards straightening humanity out.

[Still smiling, Alba clicks off his flashlight and tucks it into his pocket. As this plunges the area back into darkness, it's not so convenient for him but very much so for ... ninjas.]

Now if you'll excuse me, I must begin dinner.