can't get Back in to Ins. of Mod. Science

[Gwyn08]

I'm trying to go back to the institute to finish the video games. when i get to the sign post it tells me i need 8 food rations.
I have 99 but it will not let me in. any thoughts?

[Cassiopeia]

What exactly does it say?
It says you need 8 food rations ... and then?

[Gwyn08]

it turns me right back around. I did not get the gossip spell but did get the behemoth quest if that helps.

[Cassiopeia]

it turns me right back around.

Not sure what you mean.

[Gwyn08]

for some reason it's now allowing me in. thanks for trying to help.

[Cassiopeia]

It's not so easy though cause I don't see what the game does.
You said it requires 8 food rations. Does it even give you the choice to go or not along with telling you about the food rations?