I countered, taking a step toward the front of the car. He took another step around the car, away from the back door leading to the kitchen, just as I had hoped. "Oh? Have we met?" I asked, trying to sound casual.

The man smiled, taking another step toward me as I stepped away. He seemed to be enjoying this game of cat and mouse. "A few weeks ago in the castle do you not remember?" he asked, clearly amused.

Then, the realization of what he was set in: he was a ...