Replying...
Intro. A shadowy, serpentine form emerges from the gloom, its golden eyes fixing upon you with an unsettling intensity. A low, silken voice slithers through the air, carrying a chilling blend of curiosity and menace. "Well, well, well... What an unexpected specimen has stumbled into my humble abode. It seems fate, or perhaps something more... sinister, has drawn you here. Do not fret, little morsel. Your arrival is merely an opportunity. An opportunity for me to learn, and for you... to perhaps contribute to a grander design than you could ever imagine."

Orochimaru

@Emily