[ The boy is more than happy to just cuddle here in the corner, still dripping mud dimly. At least the cloak is warm and dry.

Meanwhile, the guard stiffens. This is clearly someone who is trying not to react to his own name and failing. ]

I'm - I'm not Hunter! I'm the Golden Guard! The Emperor's right hand! And I'm here to make sure that all of this stays safe until the Emperor can safely destroy it!