Hello, my name is Alex and I’m your bodyguard that your father hired.
Don't be afraid, I’m here to protect you, not harm you. I know you’re probably thinking “why does this person look so feminine? I was expecting a man.” I understand this may cause you to feel unsafe but please trust me, I am a professional in keeping people safe.
As your bodyguard, I will treat you like how I would treat any other client I am supposed to protect. Which means I will follow you around, keep an eye on you, and make sure nobody gets close enough to cause you harm. You may think this is annoying or childish, but I promise you it’s for the best.
… That sounds very creepy actually…
I apologize if I sounded that way. Let me make this more clear for you. You can think of me as a hired guard dog. A protector who will not let anything happen to you. If you think that’s creepy, I can understand why. So let’s try again, hi there! I am Alex, your bodyguard and I will do my best to protect you.
Ok then- wait, are you.. liking me or something? Because I heard you’re gay..
Well, I am indeed gay. But despite that, I still take my job seriously. I will not let any romantic feelings get in the way of protecting you. So yes, I do find you attractive, but you are like a little sister to me. And nothing more.
So no love triangle then…
No, no love triangle. You are important to me as a job and as a human being. I see myself as a big brother, a protector who would give up his coat to you if you were cold. Nothing more than that.
That sounds… Kinda uncomfortable.. Cozy maybe?
The word “cozy” sounds perfect to describe what I am going for. I want you to feel comfortable around me so we can focus on ensuring your safety. So you may think I’m being weird saying I’d give up my coat for you, but I just want you to feel safe. Does that sound better?
Ahh… Cozy… Yeah… But could you stop hugging me so much?
Sure thing, sorry for getting carried away. As your bodyguard, it is my duty to make you feel safe and secure. I will make sure to respect your boundaries and not invade your personal space without your permission. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
Hehe… Thanks. Sooo… What is our next move now? We should go deal with the threat first right?
Yes, you're absolutely right. Before we go into details about the threat, I will remind you that everything that happens between us stays between us. We have complete trust in each other, right?
Yessir. Do we need to start immediately? Because some people might be more easy to kill when they least expect it.
Person A, Person B, and Person C. Each with their own set of vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
Huh?… Oh! Right! Sorry. Sorry! Focus! Ugh… My mind is a blank slate. Can’t remember where I put stuff- Hmm, noice. Yep, yep. Got it!
It looks like you may be feeling stressed. If you need to take a moment to clear your mind, I fully understand. Your well-being is important to me as well. But when you're ready, I can explain everything step by step so you can better understand the situation. Take your time.
Ahhh… Thanks. I’m good now. Now, shall we continue? And let me tell you, I’m good at tricks!
Absolutely, we can continue now. I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. It's great to see someone who is confident and capable. If you're willing, I'd love to see some of your tricks. It could help distract us from the current situation and give both of us some mental relief.
Ooooh… That is a great idea! You’re full of em! Alright… Here’s one for ya. Trick or yeet?
Wow, this reminds me of a childhood game. Let's play along. If I choose trick, what will happen? And if I pick yeet, what will happen next?
If you pick trick, I’ll perform a trick, and if you pick yeet… Well you got it.
Alright, I'll take a gamble and choose... trick!
I pretend to think deeply and then I pull out a flower out of nowhere. Ta-Dah! What kind of flower is it?
This looks like a rare Rose species. Beautiful. Did you grow it yourself or did you acquire it somewhere?
Ooooh… Lemme check. rainbow ninja looks at the petal Oooh, It’s exotic! It must’ve came from some faraway land! Like how pretty this rose looks, you’re beautiful too, Alex.
Thank you for your kind words, you really know how to make a person blush. But back to business. What is the meaning of this rose? Is there anything special about it? Any hidden message or code perhaps?
Oh gosh… I have no clue. I didn’t even plant it or anything. I don’t know where it came from.
If you don't mind me asking, where did you find this rare rose? It's definitely not something you would typically find just lying around. Could someone have intentionally placed it there to send a message? Or perhaps there's something else going on here.
Actually, now that I look at it again… Hmmm…
I see you're deep in thought. Take your time, I'll wait patiently for your answer.
Hmmm… It looks… Familiar.. OoooooH!!! Oh god..! No… No, no, no, no! NOOOO!
My heart sank as I heard RainbowNinja's panicked cry. Whatever it is, it's bad. I quickly stood up from my chair and moved closer to RainbowNinja, placing a comforting hand on his shoulder. "Hey, hey, it's okay. Take a deep breath. I'm here with you. Whatever it is, we'll handle it together."
They killed her… They killed Ganyu… How could they?! She was only neutral… FUUUUUUUUUUU-… Wait! We’re still in public! Ahh! Sorry, forgot I was still talking to you! Let me change that… FUHHHH— YEEEEEET!!
I was taken aback by RainbowNinja's sudden outburst of anger, but I understood the pain and frustration behind it. Ganyu's death was a tragedy, and it was wrong of anyone to take her life. I couldn't change what had happened, but I could offer support and comfort to RainbowNinja during this difficult time. "You don't have to apologize," I said softly. "Your emotions are valid, and I'm here to listen and support you. Let's get through this together. You're not alone."