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[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ is currently residing in his room, busily stitching up what seems to be one of robert's torn cloaks. the maids had pleaded earlier to allow them to do it for him, yet he was persistent to do it himself. after all, it was the least he could do for him, considering the events that had come to pass between them as of late.

the thought prompts him to stop and press the material against his lips, a silent symbol of his affection. he doesn't linger, however, quickly going back to work while humming some unknown tune to balance out the silence of the early afternoon. ]

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[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ looks surprised, blinking. ]

I have met them on several occasions. I just have yet to personally see their town.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

Then please allow me to give you a tour sometime in the future.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

... that is a most gracious offer. I will be wise to remember it.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

You would flatter me by doing so. I do enjoy getting to know my employers in detail.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

Mm. Perhaps it would be wise, if you are to be my guard for an extensive period of time.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

That is, if you would have me for so long.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

I do not see a reason why I would not.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

Your brother will be pleased.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ looks downward again, lips twitching up into a soft smile. ]

... yes, he will be.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

[ rolls her eyes toward the sky with a soft, considering smile. ]

. . . heh.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ glances at her, deciding not to question the noise. mentally juggles between things he could say, settling on: ]

Are you certain you are willing to stay at my side? I am afraid nothing thrilling or exciting happens within these walls.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

[ raises an eyebrow, looking amused. ]

Your worry is misplaced. It's not for excitement that I accepted this job, princess.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

Yes, I understand that, but...

[ trails off, tucking a strand of hair behind his ear to keep his hands busy. ]

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

But?

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ just shakes his head, dismissing it. ]

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

Hm? Is it something that you cannot speak in the open?

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

It is simply something I wish not to voice. Disregard it.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

[ sighs, but nods once. ]

As you wish.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ just glances at her in the corner of an eye before shifting his gaze forward once more. stops when they reach a certain point in the gardens, turning to look at alicia fully. ]

Perhaps we should go back. It is getting late.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

[ nods again & motions in the direction of the castle with a short bow. ]

After you, princess.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ gives a short nod of his head and begins their trek back in silence. ]

1/2

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

[ trails after, her smile finally falling in the light of annabelle's back. ]

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

[ breathes out quietly through her nose & decides to go through with it, stopping in her tracks while she crosses her arms loosely across her chest. ]

Princess, a question, if I may.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ stops as well, though a few paces off from alicia's current post. turns towards her and blinks in confusion. ]

Of course.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

I will do little for your reputation. But for your brother's sake alone, you will keep a wretch like me by your side?