When the affable looking older man came over to introduce himself, Avery did not think much of him.
He seemed like the friendly sort and knowing that he was the one to interject and settle the earlier conflict with Bastion and get everyone to agree to a compromise gave a decent impression.
Yet, when he accepted the handshake from the senator, Avery's instincts started blaring. Warning him that this man was dangerous.
Avery had no idea why he was suddenly reacting this way since Rowan Listig did not seem particularly threatening. But in the back of his mind, something was sending out warning signals even if he did not know why.
'It's his eyes!'
Suddenly Avery figured out what was setting him off. While the old senator was smiling, the expression did not reach his eyes. Instead, his gaze looked like he was figuring out the best way to amuse himself with an interesting toy he had just found.
