Part 953: Noire B

H-hey, Gerome.

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Um, so, are you sure you don't need anything from me? Because you're spending a lot of time just... hovering around.

I desire nothing.

Oh, er, okay. Nothing on your mind at all, then. Is that right?

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Right. That's... certainly not creepy or anything.

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Okay, what is your deal, mister?!

Hmm?

BLOOD AND THUNDER! WERE YOU SENT TO SPY ON ME OR NO? SPEAK! SPEAK BEFORE I RIP YOUR TONGUE FROM YOUR MAW!

B-b-but...

BWAA HA HA HA HA!

F-forgive me! I was only trying to help! I was worried about you.

...W-worried?!

Yes! You've been working far too hard, and I was concerned for your health.

So... that's why you've been hanging around like a starving vulture?

It's no secret that you possess a somewhat delicate constitution. I feared you'd work too hard, fall ill, and be unable to march with the army. I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable. It was not my intention.

Er, well, I guess you meant well...

I will leave you in peace now. (leaves)

..... Aw, crackers! I scared him away again!