"Is that so? I wasn’t aware that there were descriptions of me that consisted of anything complimentary," he replied with a hint of amusement. He was well known for being a ruthless and fearsome king (at least towards his enemies) and he enjoyed having such a reputation.
‘Oh, well, you must have at least one friend in the country then, mustn’t you?’
Achilles gave him a wide, toothy grin. It was already peculiar, the two together, one dark and brooding, the other with sunlight in his hair, but both men of statue, nobility and pride–though Achilles’ did not shine through save for in his posture. He did not dress impeccably as travels had torn his clothes.