Even Satou couldn't suppress a small smile at Grimnir's aggrieved expression. The big hobgoblin looked genuinely hurt by the accusation, his scarred face somehow managing to convey the innocence of a puppy who'd been scolded for no reason.
"I'm not that scary..." Grimnir muttered, but he took a strategic step backward to give the girl some space.
Satou turned his full attention to the terrified lizard-folk girl, his voice deliberately calm and gentle. "Don't be scared. We're not here to hurt you. We're the ones who saved you from those serpent warriors. You're safe now."
The girl's panicked breathing started to slow as her mind caught up with her instinctive fear. Her eyes focused on Satou's face, and recognition flickered there. "You... I saw you. Before I passed out. You killed them so fast..." Her voice was hoarse, strained from screaming.
"What's your name?" Satou asked gently, maintaining that calm, reassuring tone. "And can you tell me what happened here?"
