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beyond help. it was a sentiment germancius had felt before, and it was not one he was eager to experience again. "nursemaid to his children," he hummed aloud. "if he must pay a price, then that will be exacted from them as well." he understood the role ico had been given; it was the duty of a loyal soul to protect the heirs of their lord.

but the slender boy remained troubled. germanicus wondered if the pressure of it had not served to drive ico away. how could he pledge himself to such a cause if it was not truly believed. "that would endanger you," the soldier pointed out, slowly, the gentle gold of his gaze settling easily upon the angelic presence. surely ico knew this; germanicus only meant to strengthen the implication.