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Then maybe it's better not to go over the details. I'm sure you can guess how something like that could be accomplished.

[there's anger in her voice and her expression as she says that, before she takes a breath and forces herself back to normal.]

But... Sometimes mistakes were made, and people like me were born. They just tried to limit it so nobody of my status would have the power to revolt.

But you did.

[ Considering... ]

Since you said things have changed.

[she nods.]

Yes. The emperor who instated those rules is dead.

And the new one? He never supported how those lower class were treated?

[she shakes her head.]

No. He's young - only a bit older than me. He wants to change things for the better, for everyone.

That's why you chose to be his bodyguard?

We're...

[she makes a face, hesitating.]

It's complicated.

Oh.

You don't have to get into it if you don't want to.

I doubt you'd find it that interesting.

Why's that?

You want to know about my relationship problems?

... Are you dating the emperor?

Not at the moment. As I said, it's - complicated.

[in the facebook relationship status way]

[ wow, well. he looks like of curious in the way that a teenager loves juicy gossip. ]

As long as you're happy with your position.

[a little shrug.]

That's not what's most important.

What's most important?

Other people and their safety.

You're the self-sacrificial type?

No. I can protect people and still make it through, normally.

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