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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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[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.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

Perhaps. [ leans his head against his shoulder, closing his eyes. ] But I trust your judgment far more.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ pauses for a moment, then carefully leans his own against annabelle's once again. ]

It is also in your power -- and yours alone -- to dismiss your guard if necessary.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ tenses briefly, if only in surprise. does not lift his head, however, though he sounds a little cautious regardless. ]

... really?

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ smiles a little. ]

Yes. For. . . any reason.

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[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ stays silent, allowing his lips to twitch upward into a tiny smile. ]

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ slowly shifts so that he can meet robert's gaze, tilting his head as a wider smile crosses his lips. ]

You mentioned that you had someone in mind. What are they like? Will I be able to meet them soon?

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ tilts his head away a tad in thought. the silence stretches for a little while longer until his expression turns into that of both amusement and exasperation. ]

Soon. And it's probably best that you form your impressions of her on your own.

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[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ expression brightens, interest written all over his face. ]

"Her"? She is female, then?

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ tilts his head skyward, allowing himself to sound pleased. ]

I cannot wait.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ snorts a little, but his smile widens nonetheless. ]

Try not to frighten her off on her first day of duty.