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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]

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?

1/2

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

... ?

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

Why would you place such a definition upon yourself?

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

. . . your answer, please.

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[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ looks up at the sky, sighing quietly. ]

I will not deny that I wish to please my brother more than anything, as it overshadows my lack of positive feelings regarding the need of a guard. However...

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ lets his gaze go back to alicia, giving a tiny smile. ]

He means more to me than he will ever be able to comprehend, and I respect him enough to adhere to his judgment. Robert knows me almost as well as I know myself, so I believe I will come to realize how truly important this is in the future.

1/2

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

. . . you are good to your brother.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

Then I've no complaints. [ finally kneels, though she does not bow her head so that she can keep annabelle's gaze. ]

I will protect you to my last breath. With whatever means necessary.

1/3

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ stays put, simply watching her for a moment or two. ]

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ eventually steps forward, cutting off the short distance they had between them. lifts his hands, touching her cheeks gently with his fingertips. ]

I look forward to our time together, Alicia.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ allows himself to linger a bit longer, using a few fingers to push back some hair from her face. ]

You are not a wretch. You are a knight. Be wise to remember that.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

[ allows the touch for a polite amount of time & then brings up her hands to pull annabelle's away from her gently. looks as if she has words she wishes to share, but what she finally settles on is simple: ]

Thank you.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ inclines his head once, shortly, in acknowledgment. ]

Let us go, then.