[ Lucius is fond of Annie. More so than most would believe him to have the capacity for, in fact. And yet, when she admits that she cares for him so strongly, an amused bark escapes him. His eyebrows arc, turning his smile incredulous.
Lucius, for all his self-delusion, knows what he is: an immaculate killer, capricious and dangerous to all without exception, with the blood of millions soaking the blade of his sword alone. For such a sweet girl to look at him and see a person who has earned the depth of her affectionโwell, either she is a fool beyond compare, or there is something within her truly worthy of being treasured.
Lucius doesn't see his little scholar as foolish. ]
Well, I can't say I would recommend it โ but you wouldn't be the first person to feel so in spite of their better judgment, either. I am fairly incredible, aren't I? [ Another laugh winds from him, and this one takes on the melody of a low, fond chuckle. ] You are dear to me as well, and that is something few can say. Take pride in having earned the affection of the Eternal, young scholar.
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Lucius, for all his self-delusion, knows what he is: an immaculate killer, capricious and dangerous to all without exception, with the blood of millions soaking the blade of his sword alone. For such a sweet girl to look at him and see a person who has earned the depth of her affectionโwell, either she is a fool beyond compare, or there is something within her truly worthy of being treasured.
Lucius doesn't see his little scholar as foolish. ]
Well, I can't say I would recommend it โ but you wouldn't be the first person to feel so in spite of their better judgment, either. I am fairly incredible, aren't I? [ Another laugh winds from him, and this one takes on the melody of a low, fond chuckle. ] You are dear to me as well, and that is something few can say. Take pride in having earned the affection of the Eternal, young scholar.