As Paul crossed his arms and looked at those guards, the latter began to get anxious. They weren't even breathing out of fear. The sarcastic side that they were interacting with before was way more comfortable than that one.
Paul was really frightening when he was serious, but not just because he had a huge power or his looks were intimidating; the reason was that he needed to face death various times, intimidate people stronger than him, and get in touch with the worst of the worst in society. All these things made him develop this instinct to put others in their place.
"Well, that's not a bad proposal. In truth, I am glad that you asked it. I don't want to be named as the guy who goes around destroying any refuge that he doesn't like. It would be a hassle, and I am tired of it as well."
The guards nodded to him, looking at the man with anticipation.