[He had just finished off dispatching some rogue wolves when Jean arrives, so he just looks up and waves with a smile in greeting.]

Haha, that predictable, huh? But this place is pretty tame compared to the last story.

[Without anything around for the moment, he swings out his blades before sheathing them.]

Isn't your Essence related to this one? Beast, right? How's that going for you?