Even groveling, the terrifying creature towers over you. Its dark claws glisten like metal, but the pose doesn

Even groveling, the terrifying creature towers over you. Its dark claws glisten like metal, but the pose doesn't seem threatening. It is more reminiscent of a ruffled bird than a wild animal ready to pounce. "So it is you, my little guest! The crone probably frightened you there, near the Castle of Knives? I didn't mean to. It's all because of the Wriggling Man, damn him! He keeps sending disruptors and thieves to me. I turn around and they're standing behind me. I stand up from my bench — and they climb under it!"