The scribe's eyes flicked between the two newcomers with further uncertainty and anxiety.  He thought for a moment more before some resolve finally steeled his features, though the stress of his situation still remained apparent in his demeanor.  "Give me your word first.  Swear to me upon your honor that this matter is of the utmost importance that would have dire consequences should it be forced to wait until tomorrow.  Should it turn out to not be the case, it could very well cost me my job and my future livelihood."