"So you are the legendary Desmond Astryd. I have come from afar to challenge you. Face me if you dare, black wolf of the south."
What might be a scream of fervor and defiance to others was now nothing more than white noise to Desmond's ears. Random people had challenged Desmond day after day, week after week. Every time Desmond was challenged, he was forced to listen to the defiant's statements and intentions; over time, such things began to sound like an annoying buzz.
Desmond no longer looked upset when challenged; instead, he just looked tired and exasperated. Having received permission from his superiors, Desmond dealt with the person in front of him the same way he dealt with his predecessors, giving him a beating.
