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Babysitting the Hero

Year: 984-01
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Arlo Quick-Footed Mage
We need you to keep an eye on Kiya for a bit.
Okojo Fruman Knight
...What? Why?
In the midst of the crowds bustling about in Cinfras, Arlo and Rigel had all but an important mission to complete.
That being, Mischief had been lured away by bandits somehow. This wasn't the first time either.
There was just one problem, and that Kiya wasn't supposed to come with them.
Okojo Fruman Knight
Can I not come with you two? I see no reason for why I must remain here.
Arlo Quick-Footed Mage
Look, it's not like we don't want you both to come with us. It's just...
Rigel Sovereign of the Fallen
Kiya is definitely going to cause problems.
Arlo Quick-Footed Mage
Hey, that's not true.
Rigel Sovereign of the Fallen
H-His best friend's been kidnapped and you think he won't cause serious property damage like last time?
Arlo Quick-Footed Mage
Okay maybe.
Okojo Fruman Knight
I'm not coming.
Rigel Sovereign of the Fallen
Mmmmmmmmhm. Y-You're not.
Okojo Fruman Knight
You wish for me to babysit him. That is a grown man.
Rigel Sovereign of the Fallen
N-No. No. Listen closely.
Reluctant but ever so obedient, Okojo leans forward, only for Rigel to grab his shoulders.
He has a worried, determined look on his face that shows the importance of keeping the knight here.
Rigel Sovereign of the Fallen
We care about him so much. There have already been groups trying to kill him because—Listen to me—because he got a little too excited with pulling the knife.
Rigel Sovereign of the Fallen
You need to make sure—Okojo look at me—You need to make sure that no one lays a hand on him—LISTEN—You need to make sure. He does not. Lay a hand on anyone. Either.
Rigel Sovereign of the Fallen
AND IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO HIM TOO I WILL NEVER FORGIVE MYSELF.
Rigel Sovereign of the Fallen
G..Got that?
Okojo Fruman Knight
A little bit.
Rigel Sovereign of the Fallen
YOU—
Arlo Quick-Footed Mage
Let's just go before something terrible happens.
Rigel Sovereign of the Fallen
G-Good luck!
With a kiss on the cheek and a farewell, the two of them make their way, leaving Okojo with all the work.
Okojo Fruman Knight
...Wait. Where is he, anyway?
This was going to be a long day.