Retractable hair? That was quite an interesting trick, though not the first he'd seen since arriving in the forest. Once his feet were firmly planted on the floor of the tower room he took a moment to scan the room before turning his gaze to its other occupant.

"There's no need to be afraid, young man," he said. "I mean you no harm. Quite the opposite, in fact. I've been searching for you for some time now."