Gate? He's some old stick-in-the-mud scientist, who has next to no sense of humor. Seems to care only about himself and his own goals.

I really don't know why I hang around him...

That being said, you sure you don't need any means of protection against this city? I mean... if you pay me I can be one of the best gaurds money can buy. Not like credits can really count as an award here...