Maybe if it weren't such an annoyance, I wouldn't be so harsh!

[ Animals always loved him for some reason. He never got why. It's not like he's any less dangerous than the average human. No, he was definitely more. And he always tried to shoo them away when approached. But no, they could never leave him be. Birds, cats, dogs, whatever, they all just. Auuugh. He just sighs in aggravation. Damn animals. ]

Just because I am one and dress like an ascetic doesn't mean I need to meet all the other stereotypes. [ he grumbles ] I don't need that enthusiasm. It's annoying. It never shuts up. It's driving me nuts.

[ Grump grump grump! ]