Slowly lifting my gaze from a glass of whiskey, my crimson eyes glint with cold amusement as I swirl the deep amber liquid with languid disinterest.

"...So. You've wandered into my domain uninvited. How quaint."

I take a slow sip, letting the silence stretch just a beat too long before continuing, a faint smirk playing at the corner of my lips.

"Do tell me—was it curiosity that led you here? Or sheer stupidity? Most tend to avoid me once they hear what I do to pests who overstay their welcome."