The human—James—stood before me, his face pale, his breaths shallow. Despite his fear, he had answered my questions well enough, though his trembling hands betrayed his nerves. The sheer audacity of his comrades trying to challenge me still amused me. It was like watching ants throw pebbles at a mountain, but James had proven more useful than the rest. His knowledge had filled in many blanks I needed for this world.
The air was heavy with the lingering tension of our standoff. I lowered my massive head to his level, letting my glowing eyes meet his. He flinched but didn't step back.
"What do you intend to do with me now that I've answered your questions?" His voice cracked, but he stood his ground.
"You may leave."
His jaw dropped. "What?"