Media Day

As they walked, Ty, curious and perhaps seeking to understand the dynamics of this world better, inquired, "So why do so many people hate you? The Waddle guy was ready to put a piece of wood in your head."

Rusuf, caught slightly off-guard by the directness, responded with a mix of humor and seriousness. "Straight to the heavy questions, huh? You know, you're the one who's going to be answering questions to the media right?"

"I'm sure, by now, you've realized the kingdom doesn't hold the iron grasp on the world it believes it does. Though, I'm not convinced a rule enforced by combat is sustainable. Nonetheless, I serve the kingdom, and my abilities are at its disposal, all in the hope of eventually finding some form of peace."

His words painted a picture of a man caught between duty and a deeper longing for harmony, a nuanced position in a world seemingly defined by conflict.