Murdoc is understandably surprised when Ellis slips into his office. Well. Slips may be giving him too much credit, he manages to be loud about everything he does. He sits up, disregarding his grading so he can pay proper attention to Ellis. Which is to say he's staring him down, whether it's intentional or not is a mystery.

"I do." He answers, waving his wand so a chair in front of his desk moves backward, offering Ellis a place to sit. "What is it regardin', Mister Smith?"