[ As soon as Erik shows him a bottle of alcohol as if asking if he'd like some, Scott smiles and nods. He doesn't usually drink since he teaches classes everyday back at the Institute, but ever since arriving to this place, he had a few bottles whenever he can. Helps drown out the stress of everything around here. Good thing he's also not picky.

Sitting down on a nearby chair, Scott mulls over what the other just said. ]

So, you're from that time. I'm years ahead of you, then. 2003. I don't think factory work has evolved that much in terms of pay, unfortunately.