Seth's abrupt question seemed to have a profound effect on the elderly man. He remained in a state of pause, a few seconds stretching into what felt like an eternity. The smoking pipe, poised before his lips, remained undisturbed.
The old man's eyes, however, conveyed a stark contrast to his aged appearance. While his body bore the marks of time, his gaze held an unwavering vitality. The intensity of that light in his eyes suggested a reservoir of energy and knowledge that transcended the years, creating an eerie juxtaposition of youth and old age.
The vibrant intensity in the old man's eyes contradicted his immobile form, creating an eerie juxtaposition of vitality and frailty. His body appeared rooted in a single position, as if the years had rendered him immobile.
With no immediate response forthcoming from the old man, Seth, his eyes squinted with curiosity and wariness, repeated his question, "Who are you?"
