Valdmir

Lucian didn't quite know how to react.

"It's Lucian Kane," he finally said, shaking the man's hand.

The man let out a hearty laugh. "Kane Hmm, I feel like I've heard that name somewhere before. Ah, whatever! I'm Valdmir Malvic."

He extended his hand, grinning broadly.

Lucian hesitated for a second but shook it anyway. There was something overly spirited about Valdmir, and just being around him already felt exhausting.

"And you? Who are you?" Valdmir's sharp gaze flicked toward Alex.

Alex stiffened under the man's intense stare, as if a wild, hungry beast had just laid eyes on him.

"Uh Hello, sir! Nice to meet you!" Alex stammered. "My name's Alex. Currently kidnapped by this gentleman here." He saluted stiffly.

Valdmir tilted his head, staring at Alex like he was some sort of bizarre creature. Then, to Lucian's dismay, he nodded approvingly.

"Weird way of greeting but good!"