"Ah, young Cookie, what brings you to my presence?"

"Oh, my sincerest apologies for not veiling myself, I did not intend to startle you. Please, do not be alarmed. It's merely my countenance that some may find imposing, yes?" His voice resonates with a natural, soothing quality, almost heavenly. Yet, one can sense his deliberate effort to maintain a gentle tone. There was an underlying concern, a worry that the unveiling of his face might evoke the same fear that others have experienced.