"―Enki. Did you do something to your shoulder? And what is that fanciful sword?"
"I'm your bodyguard. It's protection."
The instant Lucretia stepped out of the door of her classroom and looked at me, her brows furrowed as she suddenly accused me.
"Is it ceremonial? Or ornamental?"
"I know it looks like that, but it works just fine."
"...Alright. And your shoulder?"
"What about it?"
Pausing for a moment, she looked me up and down before resuming.
"Your posture is off. Didn't I tell you to demonstrate proper noble conduct while we could be seen together?"
Immediately fixing my skewed posture, I straightened my back and changed the subject.
"Oh... excuse me. Then, shall we get going? You have additional studies scheduled in an hour, so do you want to hurry back to make time for tea beforehand? Mary said she's been working hard to match your tastes precisely."
