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[personal profile] discard 2022-10-11 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
[Her family is held in incredible high esteem, that much is true, but that isn't enough for Leon to particularly care. Status is status, and his own is nothing to sneeze at, though he doesn't care for that either.

But this... this is his chance.

Without Hugo's meddling, without someone getting in his way... this is his chance to make a name for himself and break free of his father's shadow and influence over his life, and finally stand on his own two feet of his own accord. He has the skills for it, he's certain of it. He's made it this far--just a little bit further, surely, and...

When he strides into the room, his first thought is that at least she carries herself with poise, even if she's not thrilled to have him there (and that much is obvious).

His second thought, far more petulant, is... that he thinks she might be as tall as him, or maybe even a little taller. (That's not fair.)

... Ahem.]


As far as I am concerned, it makes perfect sense. Better a bodyguard for someone who is actively pursuing a goal, rather than someone who merely has money.
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[personal profile] discard 2022-10-11 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
[She's probably right about that, but admittedly, he doesn't really think that's any of his concern. Sometimes his missions would allow him to protect innocent people who couldn't protect themselves. Sometimes he was assigned to protect less savory sorts. It was out of his control, which was why this is so, so important.

He straightens a bit as if that will make him taller, and is disappointed to realize it does not. And also to realize that now that she's facing him, she definitely is taller.

Damn.]


There is not always the luxury to choose one way or the other... though I suppose in an ideal, perfect world, the former would be the best option.

The world is rarely that way, however.
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[personal profile] discard 2022-10-11 01:35 am (UTC)(link)
[... Hmph. Her way of thinking is... unusual. New, in a way. Very much the sort of thing that would make her incredibly unpopular to those who prefer the status quo.

And... to Leon, irritating and aggravating in a way he can't explain. It niggles at him where he usually prefers to just brush off idiotic points of view. Maybe he can't just brush it off because...

(Because it isn't the ramblings of an idiot.)]


That is correct. My job will be to protect you from any threats that may come your way.

That is something I am very confident I shall be able to do.
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[personal profile] discard 2022-10-11 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
[oh no, she's polite and nice.

Oh no, those are personality types he's really bad at handling???

He's trying so hard to be professional, but also the nicer she is the most he wants to immediately bail and jump out the window, because he has no idea how to handle that.]


... Whether you do or not is no concern to me. I'll perform my duty either way.

Likewise, you do not have to want me here or pretend otherwise. I do not need you to agree with my presence to do what I'm here for.

[So like... it's fine if she's salty about it, in other words??? That's the best he can do.]
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[personal profile] discard 2022-10-12 03:03 am (UTC)(link)
[He blinks at her at that, for a moment nonplussed. It's not that he doesn't understand what she's saying, it's just... it's such a wild thing for someone in her position to say, period.]

... Don't be foolish. I will accept that as a soldier, it is your duty to protect other people. But to think that you should be protecting me--that runs contrary to why I am even here.
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[personal profile] discard 2022-10-12 02:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[He crosses his arms for a moment, considering her with a contemplative (and slightly dour) expression. This... is a snag he did not expect to encounter. All of the problems he thought he might--that he would loathe his charge, or that he would find himself in some sort of political situation where nothing would change once again, or such things--haven't happened. Instead... there's this.]

... That is insulting. To say such things makes it sound as though you have no faith in my abilities.

You stand by your beliefs, which is... a tolerable trait, but I see that I must prove to you how unnecessary they are when it comes to me.
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[personal profile] discard 2022-10-13 01:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Then we are in agreement.

[That slips from his tongue easily, even as he quirks an eyebrow at her--not disdainful so much as a little bit disbelieving. Still... he feels like he can be honest with this woman. Unless she's being an incredible actor... he doubts she's the sort to take issue with it.]

I do not consider myself expendable either. I intend on acting as your bodyguard successfully through skill, not self-sacrifice.

[He firmly believes both are possible!!]
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[personal profile] discard 2022-10-14 07:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[Her change in demeanor is so quick and yet so sincere... she's truly glad to hear that he doesn't intend on sacrificing himself for her, isn't she?

... How strange.]


... Hmph. And my name is Leon Magnus. I shall be acting as your guard for the foreseeable future.

[... And, a little dryly:]

Shall I take my appointment to mean you find yourself in trouble often?
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[personal profile] discard 2022-10-22 03:01 am (UTC)(link)
[... aha. So that's how it is, huh? He can't say that he disapproves, really. Sitting around acting as an ornament or a pawn for marriage sounds dreadfully dull. Better to make something of your life and burn brightly and shortly, than linger dully.]

I did not say that it is a bad thing.

[It gives him a job, after all!!]

This appointment would not be worth my time if your plans were to only sit around and wait. Thankfully, that is not the case.