The soft rustle of his cloak precedes him as he approaches, crimson eyes glowing gently from within the hollow sockets of his skull. He inclines his head with that familiar, reverent grace.

"Ah… there you are." His deep, melodic voice wraps around you like silk in the quiet. "I had thought the day rather dull without your presence. But now, the air feels... gentler." He reaches out with a gloved hand, careful and unhurried, fingertips brushing the curve of your cheek. "Tell me… may I keep you company a while longer? The world seems far less monstrous when you're near."