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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]

[ 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.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

I cannot make any promises.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

Well, I suppose it cannot be said that I have not tried, at least.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

You have warned her of my vicious nature, have you not? She must know what she is getting herself into, after all.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

Hm. It may have slipped my mind.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ lifts a hand, mocking a shocked expression. ]

Oh my. This does not bode very well.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

On the contrary. If she cannot handle even your level of viciousness, how is she to protect you from anything else?

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

Ah, now that is a very valid point. I suppose we shall have to wait and see what becomes of her.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ grows a little more subdued, voice a little quieter. ]

. . . beyond Riku and myself, she is the only other that I could trust with your life. And mine.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ blinks at the sudden change of heart, following it along willingly. begins slowly, hoping his curiosity-filled inquiry could push a little more out of him. ]

Oh...?

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ looks down for a moment. ]

. . .

So even should you choose to dismiss her later, I. . . please keep at least this in mind.

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[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

...

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ nods slowly, a smile crossing his lips. ]

Of course.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ does not verbally reply, allowing himself to instead settle his temple against robert's shoulder once more in peaceful silence. ]

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ & slowly leads them back to their original pace back to the castle, taking a deep (but quiet) breath of relief and accomplishment as he allows himself to feel comforted by the familiar weight nestled against his side.

& it is that warmth that gives him the strength to push aside the rest of his troubled thoughts -- at least, for the remainder of the night -- as he turns his smile downward, feeling content even in the face of the trials to come. ]