[Some part of Julian quietly encourages the poor girl's father, but most of him just nods in agreement with Auger. As he should. It also takes everything he has not to flinch as Auger's hand falls on his shoulder...]
Ah... yes, of course. What is it that I have to do?
Brother and I are giving you a special job, Julian. You're going to take care of her up here in this garden. After all, you're special. The maids are always gossiping and sticking their noses where they don't belong, but you...
[ he taps his claws against the straps of Julian's suspenders, idly, smiling sweetly. ]
You'll be a good boy and listen to my words exactly, won't you?
[A cold chill of fear, dread, crawls down Julian's back, and he can feel the fur of his tail threatening to stand up.]
I will... Of course I will. [There's a small maddened look that comes into his eyes, just for an instant, when he hears that good boy, even if it's not praise quite yet.]
Of course you will, [ repeats Auger agreeably, nodding his head with a big grin. Julian really is the best choice - but he should be the most fun one, too. After all, he and Fiona have plenty in common. Maybe they'll become friends. Now, wouldn't that be fun?
In any case, he releases the black cat, stepping off in front of him once more with a small flourish. ]
She's a nice girl, so I'm sure you'll get along great! In fact, she might even tell you things she wouldn't tell me or brother. If that happens, make sure you pass it on to me, too.
[Julian exhales slowly, watching Auger as he continues speaking. Ah... So he wants for Julian to spy on the poor girl. Ingrained instinct has him nodding even before he speaks.]
I understand. I'll be certain to do that.
[--even if the thought of doing as such makes his chest hurt, it truly does, a sympathy for this girl who he's never met. She probably doesn't even realise.]
[Julian is currently suffering from much ??? confusion rn because this is something Auger knows, isn't it? But he feels as though doing anything but obediently answering will be a poor idea, so he doesn't question him.]
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Ah... yes, of course. What is it that I have to do?
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[ he taps his claws against the straps of Julian's suspenders, idly, smiling sweetly. ]
You'll be a good boy and listen to my words exactly, won't you?
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I will... Of course I will. [There's a small maddened look that comes into his eyes, just for an instant, when he hears that good boy, even if it's not praise quite yet.]
I'll take care of her, then, for you and Mejojo.
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In any case, he releases the black cat, stepping off in front of him once more with a small flourish. ]
She's a nice girl, so I'm sure you'll get along great! In fact, she might even tell you things she wouldn't tell me or brother. If that happens, make sure you pass it on to me, too.
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I understand. I'll be certain to do that.
[--even if the thought of doing as such makes his chest hurt, it truly does, a sympathy for this girl who he's never met. She probably doesn't even realise.]
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[ honestly, he doesn't need to be with Julian at all for this, but it makes the best impression. ]
You still know where the waterway in this garden is, don't you? You're the gardener, after all.
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Yes, I know.
[An escape. Not that he could escape. Even if he wants to get out, there's no point. There's nothing out there for him.]
Is there something the matter with them...?
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No, nothing's the matter with them. They go all the way to the outside of the castle, right?
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[Julian is currently suffering from much ??? confusion rn because this is something Auger knows, isn't it? But he feels as though doing anything but obediently answering will be a poor idea, so he doesn't question him.]