[ as he sits, he moves to coil an arm around her and draw her against his chest. it leaves him laying on the couch, her resting on top of him, and baskerville on top of her. like a little pyramid of trying to relax. ]

It's on our contract that I'll protect you to the best of my ability. I've killed him once, I can do it again if necessary. I don't want to have to, but I will.

[ he runs fingers through her hair slowly, pressing a kiss below her ear. ]

I'm going to keep reminding him of the city's need for charity. He's extremely pious and worked with orphans at home, I'm sure he won't be able to resist long.