"It's not like we're dating," Lucius said with a sigh, leaning back on his headboard. "Our friendship is going to last a really long time."
His tone was lazy, but he was serious about it…
Since Esme was so innocent, he felt this strange sense of duty to protect her.
He was feeling very much like a saint, and since the woman was so innocent, he would protect her from the dread of the world… but could you really call someone that enjoyed horror innocen?
"Good," she said brightly, brushing a stray strand of her purple hair aside. "So… should I buy out the whole place again?"
Lucius blinked. "Wait, again?"
Before he could say more, Tinny, who was standing beside her lady, looked up with visible shock written across her face. "My lady, did you do that before?"
Esme tilted her head innocently. "Yes. It made things quieter."
Tinny pressed a hand to her temple.
