Assassin //Candira/Kratos//

"We should wait for a little while longer to tell them. So they've had more of a chance to get to know you, to understand. If we tell them now, everything will just explode." She kissed his chin softly. "But we should get dressed, Seth. They'll start looking for us soon," she said with a chuckle.
 
Seth smiled and playfully kissed her knowing that soon they would not be able to do such things since they had now just then agreed to letting the servants and others get used to him... So they can agree with Sophia's decision, and trust him like she does. He did a pose just after that showed off his whole body "Don't you think they would like to see me like this?" A soft laugh escaped him before he started to grab the nearby clothes passing the noble her's as well "But yes we should get dressed" Upon saying that his pants and underwear where now on already and he was starting to put on his shirt.
 
She smiled and giggled softly as he posed. "I'm sure they would," she said, getting up again. Slowly she put back on all of the layers of her clothes, taking special care to make sure each layer was perfect. When she was finished, she smiled and put her slippers back on, watching Seth's eyes. "Shall we?" she asked.
 
Seth was almost finished as he heard Sophia's voice, his shirt was slid on and then he neatened himself up "Quite actually" He was not as fussy as the noble when it came to looks, yet he knew he looked presentable and to him that was all that mattered. Slowly he walked up to her side "May i escort you back to our.. i mean your home"
 
Seth could not help but lightly smile hearing her words. His arm then linked with hers and he lightly kissed her cheek. It was obvious that the relationship would be quickly discovered, but that did not bother him. "lead the way beautiful"
 
Sophia walked with him back to the castle and chattered now and then about the things that usually happened in the castle. Normally, this was the time that suitors would be accepted for her, but now that she was in mourning, that would be put to a stop. He could monopolize her time as much as he wanted. He had called her beautiful more than once that day, and she was inclined to believe that he meant it. For once, it made her smile to know that a man who wanted her thought she was radiant--after all, she wanted him too.

Though she was happy to have him in her life, she had to admit that she was still sad at the passing of her only family. She smiled softly at the servants and told them that she was quite safe. "Thank you for taking care of me today, sir."
 
The walk was reasonable paced, and it seemed Sophia broke the silence a few times to speak about the usual events of the castle yet he could tell part of her was missing her brother which he did not know was her last living family member.. yet would more then likely find out in time. Seth continued to walk as they got even closer seeing a few of the servants who looked a little worried yet it seemed she had a bit of a smile on her face that made them at least stop fretting.

Seth took a small bow as he heard what she said "It was my honor.. after all, my job is to protect you.." The servant seemed to look at the two before speaking "Do you want anything setup Mlady? We managed to get most of what you would have normally done around here completed.. yet wish to ask if you want any of us to do something .. we have food inside ready, I hope it is adequate for you.. as we did not know when you would return,.. and is he dining with you? or should i set him up with the other servants that are starting to eat..?"
 
Sophia smiled. "For now, just eat. Everyone needs a little break. We can get to the other things that need be done after dinner. I'm sure whatever you have laid out for me will be more than enough to satisfy me." She smiled softly and looked to Seth as she thought about the last inquiry. "Well, I see no reason for all of us to eat at separate tables when there are no guests. I would feel terribly lonely. "Let us all eat together tonight, yes? And there will be less work for all of us." That said, she said, "I think I'll go upstairs and change into something less extravagant. I'll return shortly." She made her way to her room, accompanied by another woman and the two of them set to work.
 
The servant bowed realizing what had been said, "what ever you request.. I should have known better then to suggest you sitting by yourself all lonely.. I won't do that again... " It seemed the servant seemed a little worried but managed a smile "I will go tell the others then.. and organize for everyone to dine with you.." The servant bowed again before beckoning Seth to follow "Come now, I will show you were we will dine together then.."

Seth looked over at Sophia before softly smiling, before starting to walk with the servant as he saw her walk up towards her room. To make sure he did not walk into something he now looked straight as they walked together, before he met a few of the other servants, which they all then moved into the main dining hall.. He got given a set seat about three seats away from Sophia but he was okay with this.. the rest of the servants spacing themselves out waiting for Sophia to come down and be ready some of the food still coming out as the cooks brought it and placed it down. The food smelt great and he was looking forward to eating but until she got down here he knew that they would all wait until such a thing.
 
Sophia returned to everyone a few moments later with the maid who'd helped her dress and the two of them smiled at everyone. "I'm sorry to keep you waiting. Please, eat," she said, smiling. She left her servants to pray as they would and start in on their meal. She was garbed in a simple cotton sundress. Today was the last day for everyone to wear color, and she was making use of that. She looked very nice--still like a lady, but not quite the regal one she'd presented before. She smiled when she spotted Seth and included him in her prayers after she sat. Once she was ready, she started to eat her meal and began to get better acquainted with her servants.
 
It was reasonably interesting to see an interaction he had not expected to see from Sophia, most times he had heard of servants.. they usually were treated as complete lower class, yet it seemed that here at this table, they were at least a little more equal. He sat in awe a little watching as they all prayed yet being an assassin he never really had learnt any.. well except one thing that was usually said for luck, which to begin with was needed to get an assassination correct.. the use was dark but the phrase was reasonable.. he watched a little more before uttering it lightly, softly hoping that such luck had been brought to them all.. well that is what Seth was trying to aim for by reciting the little sentence he knew in the language of the more ancient kind.
 
The elegant lady made no attempt to shield herself from the lives and habits of the servants eating at her table. She felt closer to them in the past few years than most nobles felt to their family. Every once in awhile, she stole glances of Seth and she had a good deal of fun eating with the servants until they were as full of good food as they could be. From then on, they would all be in mourning together. When it was time for them all to be excused, the good lady declined the help of servants to turn down her bed or help her change. It was time she did something for herself.
 
Seth caught her looks a few times and at one of them smiled, he disguised it with a remark "This food is delicious.. I must thank the cooks for it.." The servants then said they would do it for him and then continued eating... it seemed each took turns speaking about something and it was interesting to find out what they all had to say. He was a little confused as to what to do when he saw them mourning the loss that he knew little about.. and so just stayed quite and then afterwards decided to see if the noble lady felt okay.. He just felt inclined to making sure Sophia felt alright.. and noticing the two servants that were helping her earlier walking down without her a slight worry came across him as he knocked on her door. "may i enter Madam?"
 
"You may enter," she said, recognizing his voice. She was only in the thinnest of garments, a white shift. Had it been anyone else, she would have said no. She was just pulling on the black robe that went over her shift when he entered. She smiled softly at him and invited him to have a seat. "What is it that I can do for you, Seth?"
 
Hearing that answer he opened the door and slid inside closing it behind him. Seeing what she was in if it had been anyone else but him.. well Seth knew she would have either told them no or to wait for a moment. His blue eyes watched as she got some more clothes on before offering him a seat which he took. "I just wanted to ask more about what happened.. and more to the point if your feeling okay.. after all a loss can be rather severe on ones emotions.. I should know, i caused many deaths after all and watched the effects on the people around.."
 
Sophia blinked, her dark hair slowly vanishing into a braid. "I'm alright," she said with a soft smile. "This is not the first person I've lost. Slowly, it gets to be easier to bear. I am a little lonely now, however. I don't think I've had enough time to breathe so that my brother's death could catch up with me." She finished braiding her hair and tied it with a ribbon before looking at him. "You needn't worry about me, my love. I'll be fine."
 
Seth knew it must be hard on a person losing people, yet he could not really relate to it because instead of losing family.. he took out other peoples families for a living for a little.. "I was just making sure Sophia.." He liked the fact she had called him her love, and well he slowly walked up to her and kissed her lips lightly briefly before breaking away, "I love you.."
 
Sophia kissed him back for one small, sweet moment. She put her arms around him after hearing him say those three words again. "I love you too," she said, resting her head on his shoulder. "I wish I could stay with you tonight. I think I would feel much better than I'm starting to." She stayed there for a few more moments and then slowly pulled away. "Would you look around? See if I'm going to die tonight?" she asked.
 
A small sigh left Seth as he looked at the noble, "Sophia.. Until we announce to everyone that something is occurring between us, well we can't stay together.." he winked at her after that a small smile crossing Seth's face " but I can make sure no one attempts to take your life" the best way to protect his love was to be with her and so his voice emitted itself so that she could hear what he was thinking. "When shall I start making sure you are safe? ... Well to be more precise what time can I be with you..?"
 
She smiled softly and held his hands. Her grey eyes watched him for a few moments before she kissed him softly. "I was hoping you could start tonight, but if you'd rather wait until tomorrow, when I've explained the situation to everyone else, that's fine with me too." For the moment, however, she would stay in his arms.
 
Seth thought about it smiling at Sophia, "Tonight I am going to be your mystery man.. that sneaks in through your window... but then tomorrow we will tell everyone the situation..." he held onto her lightly still, after all their was no point letting go yet anyhow... no one had seen him go out, and so if someone walked in.. well he could just say he was checking to see if she was okay,
 
Sophia smiled, glad for the presence of someone who loved her. "Thank you, Seth." She smiled and held him just a little closer. "Thank you for taking such good care of me."
 
Seth continued to lightly hold her and moved just a touch closer when she tightened the hug a little, he just gently smiled before speaking “It’s now my job.. and that’s what a lover does.. they look after one and another.. you gave me a new house.. and life.. I keep you alive, and show you passion and my feelings…”
 
She tensed as she heard a knock at the door and slowly, reluctantly released him. "Just a moment," she said, disappointed that they had been interrupted. She walked to the door and motioned for him to start looking around, checking things out. When she opened the door, her servant bowed and entered. "I-I'm sorry to interrupt, my lady, but--"

"Seth was merely doing his job as my protector, ensuring that my room was safe," Sophia said, correcting the ideas of the servant. "You were not interrupting us." Though, in fact, she really had.

"Yes, Lady Sophia. I've come to ready your bed. Also, the master tailor sends word that the tapestries for the mourning period have been finished. The order for the servants will take a while longer."

"Very well. You may tell the servants who have the proper attire to begin wearing it tomorrow. The rest will simply have to stay indoors and wear white."

"Yes, my lady. Your bed--"

"I'll see to that. I'm not incapable of doing it myself. Please, don't worry quite so much about me. There's no need to keep up appearances for people that aren't here."

"Yes ma'am. I'll leave you now." With that, the servant bowed her head and took her leave and Sophia sat on the bed as the door closed. "I wish I did not have to deal with this quite so much. I'm sorry, Seth."
 
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