What's it mean, if someone's capable of seeing them - like is it a genetic thing? And when you say 'unusual behavior', what are we talking, here? These things gonna make people go on murderous rampages, or just, like, suddenly have an intense craving for coconut cookies for a few hours? How many of them got through?

[ He has approximately a hundred more questions but realizes that he should probably give the guy a break to answer a few before he barrels on. And, after a moment's thought, he adds: ]

I don't know a whole lot about the portal, yet, but I can help out with any other questions you have about technology here. I'm a mechanical engineer, which basically means I'm a guy that designs machines, so I can tell you about how stuff works and how to use it. No quid pro quo necessary, though I do love a good story.