@perfect-fourth: "I'm flattered that you take interest in my work. Are you perhaps looking to commission me?"
”I am the Herald of Malevolence, Virtuoso. It’s part of my duty to prowl around the world assessing everyone and everything.” his gaze did not turn to face the other in the slightest, remaining bound to his book while resting comfortably on his throne.
“I do not require another artisan to create crafts I’ve excelled at! Unless...” scratches his chin for a brief moment, then stares at him. “You have a flair for traditional painting, yes? There’s an enemy of mine hailing in the spirit realm who’s been a thorn in my side for decades, I’d love a portrait of myself grinding him under my boot behind a deluge of dark matter...
He wears a typical scout attire, his eyes are perpetually closed, and he is very, very, VERY VERY SHORT, mind you.” must he highlight the shortness any longer? No? No. Good.