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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Cerebral Paladin" data-source="post: 3266376" data-attributes="member: 3448">Alistair met Lucas in a private audience chamber.  Dame Brionna showed the young gallant in.  As Lucas looked Dame Brionna over, Kit read his mind from a concealed hiding place.<<Is that his girlfriend?>> Lucas thought, clearly thoroughly intimidated by Dame Brionna.  Kit could not quite tell whether he feared or envied the idea of a girlfriend like the captain of the guard.“Lucas!” said Alistair, happily, rising from his throne to approach his old friend.Lucas genuflected appropriately, although the effect was somewhat marred by a broad smile.  “Your eminent grace.”Alistair noted approvingly that Lucas was thinner and more attractive than he had been when last they met, and that he now sported a fine rapier in an elegant holder.  Alistair clapped his hands on Lucas’s shoulders.  “I’m sorry I haven’t had a chance to see you until now.  Things have been difficult since I returned.”“Not to worry, Ali… your grace,” Lucas corrected himself with a quick glance towards Dame Brionna.  “I’m just glad to know that we are still friends.  I worried that I had done something to offend you.”“And I’m sorry for that.  I hope all has been well with you?”“Aye, it has, although I haven’t had any experiences as exciting as your travels,” he said a hint of envy in his voice.Alistair smiled.  “I think I may be able to find you some adventure closer to home.  The Archduchy has some things that need looking into, and I was hoping that you could help.”“Of course, Alistair.  Just tell me what you need.”“Think carefully before you agree, Lucas.  I need to send someone I trust, but this will be dangerous, and I can’t promise that we’ll be able to keep you safe if something goes wrong.”“Don’t worry about that, Alistair.  I can take care of myself these days,” Lucas lightly touched the hilt of his rapier, “and I’m happy to take a few risks to help you and the Archduchy.  Just tell me what you need me to do.”</blockquote>

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