[A slight pause. ...he really actually doesn't want to do this, but he has no other options at this point; with the absence of Gilbert, this became necessary.]
[If only this were easier in any way, shape, or form.]
Indeed, Mister Dominic. Well done. My request is simple, and doubtless unsurprising. Were I unable to look after my Lady Sharon for any period of time, I do hope you will keep an eye on her for me.
IC | sob sorry Jan dear /throws more threads at you
Might I have a moment of your time, Mister Dominic?
IC | fffffffff it's fine <3
IC | <3333 ;;
...I have a request to make of you.
IC
A request?
IC
Perhaps, at some point, his values shifted. For now...a certain modicum of trust, and a certain value he must put first.]
It is a very simple request, if rather...necessary. You are, of course, familiar with Somarium's unpredictable and thus rather untrustworthy nature.
[It is rather rhetorical, but he pauses all the same.]
IC
[A pause. It's just a guess, but—]
... Would this request have anything to do with Miss Sharon?
IC
Indeed, Mister Dominic. Well done. My request is simple, and doubtless unsurprising. Were I unable to look after my Lady Sharon for any period of time, I do hope you will keep an eye on her for me.
IC
[He looks grim.]
Are you sure you want to leave that task with someone like me?
[Break of all people should know that he doesn't have the best track record of protecting people, after all.]
IC
This is Mister Dominic, is it not?
[...And a bit of a chuckle, wryness well-hidden.]
It is not a difficult task. With the Sewer Rat absent, it is...merely a matter of keeping an eye on her should anything dangerous occur in this world.
IC
All right. I'd do it even if you didn't ask, but...
[He's not making any promises, for he's tired of breaking them.]
IC
There is no need for any misguided promises, much as there is no need to extend such trust in a cause such as this.
In a relationship in which we are to simply use each other, it would make little sense not to do so.
[A thoughtful look, but his tone is unshifting.
BLAH BLAH DO NOT CARE DO NOT TRUST YOU]IC
And I'm fairly certain that I've said this before, but I've no intention of 'using' anyone, Break.
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IT'S OKAY HE DOESN'T EXPECT MOST PEOPLE TO]IC
[Click!]