He didn't know if he should be glad or even more afraid. Negan, the Saviors, they were taken down. Someone new ruled over them. A group called the Salvation; your group. You were the leader. After taking control of the Sanctuary, you took control of everywhere else. Hilltop, the Kingdom, and Alexandria. You were known to be cruel. Like Negan but worse, if that was possible. Your methods were gruesome, but they got the point across. He never thought he'd see the day that Negan was brutally beaten - taught a lesson by you. Negan was the example, and everyone listened to that example.
You were in Alexandria to collect your portion of their supplies. It was the deal. Their supplies in return for your protection over them. He met you by the gate, suddenly feeling nervous and dreading the thought of accidentally angering you.
"Welcome, um-" he spoke up before you abruptly told him to shut up.