I didn't ask a single thing that could help me find out the truth. In fact not once did I even think about my real objective. We went from shop to shop, and even just walked around the capital city while having leisurely conversations. I did learn more about him though. He has two older sisters and both an older and younger brother. Both of his sisters are married and his older brother is currently engaged to the daughter of Baron and Baroness Kuang. Those two are marrying out of love rather than for family relations. Everyone in his family has the title of knight including the women. It's rare for women to be knights and fight on the front lines but even so there are a few. When it comes to anything regarding himself or any details about his family he is a man of few words. When it comes to me however, he is very talkative and engaged.
It seemed like I wasn't going to get anywhere with the deep questions so naturally I had to ask a personal question. Personal meaning a question for myself. If you know what I mean.
"So, you're a very strong and attractive man; I bet you're girlfriend must be worried about all the attention you get huh?" I was fishing for whether or not he was in a relationship but I didn't want to just come out and ask.
"Not at all. I'm not very popular with ladies." He said.
"Then… with men?" I asked.
He quickly denied that question. I could tell he was caught off guard by that question. He blushed a little bit and cleared his throat before asking me the same thing.
"You must be popular though my lady. With your beauty I bet men are sending you proposals all of the time." He said.
"Nope, in fact I haven't received not one marriage proposal. I don't even talk to men, although you would know that because we are together all of the time apparently." I eluded to the fact that he mentioned he was always around me.
"I guess so." He sighed happily.
Happily? Was he relieved that no man was interested in me? I hoped that was the case.
"Um, I have to go to the restroom." I said.
"Of course. Let's go into that shop I'm sure they have one you can use." He said leading me into the shop.
"Hello! Welcome. Is there anything I can help you with or are you just looking around today?" The clerk asked.
"My lady needs to use your facilities." Lucian demanded.
"Yes of course sir. Please help yourself." He smiled.
I walked into the restroom. Almost instantaneously I found myself shrouded in darkness.