Post by Tunic on Jul 22, 2024 15:53:58 GMT -5
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Johnathan felt his smile settle as Kronos spoke, a genuine tone to the Saiyan's voice that further reinforced the older man's trust in the kid. He had even noticed the sentimentality in the young lady as she climbed into the car. But it was Kronos whose opinions Johnathan worried about. He just found himself chuckling, his otherwise cool and collected air dissipated as he listened to the young Saiyan give as vague a description of their evening as Johnathsn could have expected. Turning some to face Kronos, the older man relaxed and considered his words with a degree of care. "Good friends, mmm?" A smirk crossed the elder butler's lips. He saw some of the truth behind the Saiyan's words and found it all a little humorous. "You know Kronos, it may be good to think about how she sees the two of you. The way she looked at you before entering the vehicle was undeniably amorous." Leaning forwards on his knees, Johnathsn focused on Kronos. "She can be a very... emotional person I am sure you are aware, but she wears her heart on her sleeve for better and for worse. I say this not only as her guardian, but as a confidant as needed." The mention of Tunic's memory brought a bitter sweet taste to Johnathan's mouth. "Was it the picnic?" He was abrupt in asking, his voice quiet and a little distant. "That day is a hard one for all of us. The former Lord was worried for his health and redoubled his efforts to guide Tunic towards replacing him in time." Johnathan looked to the growing darkness above and sighed quietly. "At the unfortunate cost of that loving family never having time for one another." Turning his attention back to Kronos, Johnathan had a look of quietly contemplation in his eyes. "I advise against similarly tuning her out." "She is the perfect storm created from her parents." The jovial tone slowly returned to the older man as he continued. "You might learn in time what I mean. But I would fear being on her bad side." Standing up, Johnath offered Kronos his hand, a genuine smile across his lips. "Thank you for taking care of Tunic. She doesn't have enough good influences outside of the estate." Whether you accepted the hand shake or not, the elder butler stepped towards the sedan, standing by the door and looking back. "I ask that you be a rock for her. She truly does care." Before sliding into the car himself. |