Come As You Are // Open Post

[therealbrianna]

P.Y.T. [ Pretty Young Thing ]

(Taken during THAT mission that we do not speak of.)

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[takeitinstride]

Yes.

[Bring her tablet out now, and sliding it in Brianna's direction. It contains a full itinerary with dates. Interestingly enough, it's a bodyguard mission, and the people she will be looking after are her own family members.]

I am not sure if your parents have already mentioned this to you, but they are going on a business trip soon, for our conspiracy. As such, we need to provide them with security.

[That means you, Bri.]

[therealbrianna]

[ Oh Brianna loves business trips. It's like a mini-vacation, at least the ones she went on before. This time though, she would technically be working. Nevertheless, she reads through it. ]

Oh wow, they did mention being off abroad to do business, but I didn't think I'd be with them.

[ She averts her attention from the tablet to Lia. ]

I can... Handle this by my own, right?

[takeitinstride]

You can.

[She's certain of that. As things stood, most of it was for formality than anything else.]

If you like, though, I can make sure that you have some back-up from a novice blade.

[therealbrianna]

[ Hmm... PRIDE. IT SPEAKS. ]

Actually yeah, I think I can do this by myself.

[ Pointing to the tablet. ]

I'll have my own copy, right?

[takeitinstride]

Yes. The Arcanum will send one over by the end of the day, at the latest. Do you have any other questions?

[therealbrianna]

[ Ooh, convenient. ]

Cool! Okay, well not really.

[ Pause. ]

Am I strictly there for work though or...?

[takeitinstride]

[Making an amused noise now.]

Since when is bodyguard duty of this nature strictly for work? [Lifting an eyebrow.] Spend some good time with your family too. Enjoy yourself.

[therealbrianna]

[ Yes that works for her. ]

Nice! They have been telling me to spend more time with them. I guess this is perfect then!

[ Quick pause. ]

Thank you for this, ma'am.

[takeitinstride]

Honestly, I was more worried that I might be taking you away from your blade mates. They seem rather... clingy.

[Sounding a touch dry now.]

Still. Family is family, so.

[therealbrianna]

[ That is... slightly true?

She gives Lia a sheepish laugh. ]

Yeah. Family is family! Besides, I'd kill for any short vacation I can get.

[takeitinstride]

Indeed. And you might as well take some before things get busy, right?

[Then, a little teasing:]

It might be good for you to take some time away from all of the boys in your blade too.

[therealbrianna]

That's true.

[ ...to both statements. Insert subtle eyeroll here. It would be nice to have a normal vacation without the usual weird shenanigans they get into. ]

[takeitinstride]

[This is why she loves having you as her student. You understand each other, and the fundamental truth of the universe: that all men are stupid until proven otherwise, and either way they can get tedious.]

Anyway, I hope you do enjoy yourself. Let me know how it goes when you get back.

[therealbrianna]

[ Heeee, someone's excited. ]

Okay! Thanks again. I'll get you something too!

[takeitinstride]

Only if you have the time for it.

[You're really sweet, Brianna.]

And you're welcome. Do take care.

[therealbrianna]

[ Heeee. ]

I will, thank you!