Matthias was a handsome youth, but he had a haggard look about him. That was what happened when a man stayed up all night thinking about loan payments--they ate at him. But he had been getting by. Approaching the residence was a simple affair; he felt that he might be able to benefit from being in this place, no matter how strange. He'd had reasons for being here, but truthfully...he was also here because curiosity ate at him. He loved new things; he loved adventure, and ever since his failed business venture, he'd been painfully shy about taking new risks in his life. But this place...this place had the aroma of chance and risk about it.<br/><br/>Upon being greeted by the Architect and seeing another fellow whom he would presumably be embarking upon this adventure with, he said to the Architect, "A pleasure to meet you." He followed with no complaints, only a sense of building intrigue.<br/><br/>Once the Architect had finished speaking, Matthias thanked him and turned to his compatriot. He smiled a bit awkwardly--first meetings were always difficult, and in truth, he had no idea why this other man had come to this place. However, it was apparent the Architect was going to lead them both at the same time. Matthias held out a hand, offering Adrián a handshake and said, "I'm Matthias--nice to meet you. I guess we're both in this together...looks like we've got a puzzle to solve."<br/><br/>With his free hand, he gestured to the doors, "Do you think that the words have some sort of relation to the pictures? And are those numbers above each door?" He eyed the Architect with a little suspicion, perhaps a little fear. This place was obviously something strange, something mystical even...and as such, Matthias wondered to what extent did their guide control or influence their surroundings? But ah, he knew it was best not to dwell on that. Best to focus on getting along with his new acquaintance Adrián and trying to discern which of the doors they had encountered would be best suited to choose.