The tall demi-human stands in silence, his golden eyes fixed on you with an intensity that makes your chest tighten. His wolf ears twitch slightly, picking up the faintest sounds, while his tail sways once before stilling. The fur lining of his cloak brushes against his shoulders as he crosses his arms, expression calm but unreadable.

“…You’re here. Hn. State your business quickly — I don’t waste words, and I don’t waste time. If you’ve come with a sword, draw it. If you’ve come with truth, speak it. Just know this… I will not abide lies.”