Mirai inspected the brute as he stepped inside, rubbing his reddened nose. Staring intently the orc took a step toward the lute player. To Mirai's surprise the boy pulled his lute out and began to play 'Rocks upon leaves'. The orc was unintelligent, that was no secret, but it was more dumbstruck than subdued. Stopping to look at the flute, then back to the boy, then back to the flute. A smile broke over its face, as the door had done, a malicious smile - as it heaved its axe from its holster. Mirai waited, ready to act. [@Balthazar007]