The golem came back, dragging the man from earlier behind it. It held him by the arms to ensure that he wouldn't break free.

"I said 'bring him,' not 'drag him.'" Zmerr released a chuckle that carried both sarcasm and surprise.

"He was unwilling." the golem said.

"Stand down. He's no threat." Zmerr told the golem. It obeyed, lights turning blue again. He turned to the man. "I think we're even. A dead deer for trespassing. What do you say?"