Part 249: Lissa A

The path's kinda bumpy here, Lon'qu. Should we hold hands?

No.

Honestly, you think you'd be used to me by now. And you're always so serious! It wouldn't kill you to smile once in a-

Shhh!

That is SO rude! Gosh, I'm only trying to-

Get behind me! Quickly!

There's a- Hngh!

N-no, Lon'qu! You're hurt! Please, you can't... Don't die!

...Ngh. It's just a single arrow. It won't kill me.

Yeah, but any more of them could...

And I... I think we're surrounded!

I wager we've found your assassins. Stay close!

R-right!(Time passes)

...That's the last of them.

Here, hold still. Let me tend to your wounds.

I'm fine. Are you hurt?

No. Thanks to you.

Good. That's... good.

Lon'qu, you just... You saved my life.

I followed orders. You should be safe now, but I'd better escort you to your tent, just to be certain.

Um, Lon'qu?

What?

Now that you foiled the plot, I guess your bodyguard duty will be over... I suppose we're done walking together like this, huh?

I see no reason to continue.

Yeah, but... We were finally getting close. I'd be sad to lose that now.

Do not lay this at my feet. I told you to keep your distance.

Yeah, but...

*Sigh* I... suppose... we could still chat. If you want... From time to time.

You mean it?! Oh, yay! Thanks, Lon'qu!

*Grumble, grumble*