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Notes: And finally it's the last part! I hope you liked it! God bless, Nil-chan, and I hope you have many more birthdays to come, yet!

"Ran-Fan, you have something on your mind."

There was no need for him to wonder when it was painted so simply on her face. She had been frowning to herself for some time now, making private considerations that he couldn't determine.

"Yes, Master," she replied, trying to wipe the frown from her features.

He put his head to one side. "I didn't ask whether you did. What are you thinking?"

She paused, blinking. "May I speak freely, Young Master?"

"Of course."

"If I am your guard" – which, of course, she was – "then why is it that you have come so many times to watch over my safety?"