Jonah's eyes glimmered while the man talked. There was something or someone watching them. He could feel them.

"Now let me pass or I shall have to hurt you," said the man.

Jonah thought for a moment, trying to discern what force was watching them. Unable to, he began to stall.

"Of course good sir, but may I ask your name, and perhaps what artifact you are referring to?

He said the words carefully, making sure he retained his polite stance. This being was powerful, Jonah's mind tingling with his power. He did not want to anger him so soon.