What did Montezuma first think about Cortes?

When Hernán Cortés arrived in Mexico, Montezuma II initially viewed him as a potential divine figure, possibly the god Quetzalcoatl, due to the timing of Cortés's arrival coinciding with a prophecy regarding the return of this god. Montezuma was intrigued and cautious, believing that Cortés and his men might bring significant change to the Aztec Empire. However, as events unfolded, he soon realized that Cortés posed a direct threat to his rule and the stability of the empire.