When Konrad arrives at the university labs it is much like he remembers. Lots of white and polished steel. Plus a sleepy guard and metal detectors.
On the other side of the check point Kenneth stands waiting. He's wearing his lab coat and staff badge. It is more than a little strange. Gilroy almost looks like he has some authority here. It's not just the ID either. There is a certain confidence and lack of nervousness that he doesn't exhibit at court. After all, even vermin have areas where they have advantages. You didn't stick your hand in the warren a spider had just scurried into. You were liable to get bit.