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[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ the days are rather chilly this time of year -- it's the reason why he was dressed in two layers with another cloak draped over one shoulder. walking briskly, paying the scenery no mind (he didn't have much of an interest in them) before finally spotting the little table for two and anna's back.

smiles softly while approaching, making as little noise as possible while slipping off the cloak at the same time so that he can place them them over anna's shoulders when he gets in range. leaves his hands on those shoulders as he leans in a tad to murmur. ]

It's amazing that you haven't caught something already.

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[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ sniffs indignantly for show, but starts leading them toward the castle. ]

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ shakes his head fondly, keeping to the silence as they go along. ]

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ is half-way toward their destination when a thought strikes him, making him slow his pace a tad. ]

Have you considered hiring a guard?

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[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ blinks, taken back momentarily. ]

A guard?

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ thinks about it, head tilted to the side. ]

... not especially. I have not had a reason to.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

As precaution, perhaps? Or simply. . . extra company.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

Or because a certain dear brother of mine has expressed interest.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ looks away for a moment. ]

Yes, well. There's also that.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ leans in a bit, trying to get a glimpse of his face. ]

Oh?

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ pointedly keeps his face partially hidden. ]

Well?

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ when he gets nowhere with that he straightens, humming in thought. ]

Would you be the one to choose my guard?

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ manages to recover then, turning his head back around to look at annabelle. ]

I have a person in mind, yes, but the choice would ultimately be yours.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

... have you been thinking about this for a while now?

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

. . . what would be your definition of 'a while'?

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

Far longer than a day, Robert.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

. . . then yes. I may have.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ graces him with silence to that, opting to shift the conversation once more. ]

And what would their duties consist of?

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ there is not even the slightest pause when he answers as he had had ample time to think & compromise. ]

Their first and foremost duty would be to protect you in absence, providing you company and. . . any other duties you might require of them that cannot be provided by general servants.

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[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ hums in reply, taking a moment to think over the list. ]

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

I would not be opposed to it, if you believe they would be an important asset to my well-being.

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[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

And I'd understand if you--

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

. . .

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

. . . really?

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

Of course, Robert. I have not a reason to refuse.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

Simply not wishing for a guard would be reason enough.