[ He's used to people looking at him like he's materialised from the shadows but mostly that's because he likes it that way. Usually. He doesn't actually want to terrify the boy and it's with some relief that he starts to speak. He nods in agreement. He doesn't understand it either. ]

They regard the imPorts as something like royalty, I'm afraid. [ But he's been grumpy enough that they tend to not approach him. He shakes his hand firmly. ]

Athos. Do you need assistance finding your rooms? That's the first thing most people want. If only to stop carrying the files around. [ He's probably too young for wine looking at him so he doesn't suggest a tavern. ]