He may have been old and wizened, but Oak's presence filled the room. When I stood to shake his hand I felt dwarfed by him, even though I stood a good foot taller. He shook my hand, then Robert's, and finally bowed to the ladies.
“On behalf of the Forest and its associates,” he said, “I'd like to take this opportunity to apologise to you all for the inconveniences you've had to endure these past few hours. May I assure you all that we will do our utmost to bring events to a speedy and satisfactory conclusion.”
