"It's not nice to curse at your elders," The Dark One said in a whimsical tone.
Grain's eyes narrowed.
'Who does this guy think he is?' he thought. 'Why does he look human, and why is he acting like that?'
Grain's mind was spiraling.
The same being he was just terrified of, just chastised him for cursing. This was completely different from how he imagined the interaction going. The previously fear inducing, monster of the Demon King, now reminded him more of an over eccentric Grandpa.
"Grain Wolf Silver," The Dark One bellowed. "I had been expecting your arrival."
Grain's mouth fell open in shock.
'This guy knows my full name?' he thought. 'Is he tied with Crane in some way? Why would he know that?'
"Your father was the same way,' The Dark One continued. 'Always making faces, and never responding."
"Come closer, let your grandfather get a look at ya."