[The tension wound through Aleos's body is mirrored in his own as he calculates the likelihood of an altercation here in the woods finding its way back to Raine or Freyjadour.]

Threats are an ordinary part of life for those who aren't fortunate enough to be born human - you must know this. [But he still doesn't reach for his pocket.]

Of course, I threaten you not because of what you are, but because you annoy me.