Even in the dimness of night, the paladin's golden armor shimmered like sunlight. He did not appear to be in a rush, leisurely wandering through the streets of the village and taking in the sights. Empty market stalls, closed gates, and cracks in the cobblestone below all seemed to catch his illuminated eyes, as if he thought he would never see anything like them again.

The one thing he didn't choose to notice is people. In fact, he seemed to be deliberately avoiding eye contact.