Y-you're the... uh, c-client, right? I'm Ryder, your...b-bodyguard.
Hello there Ryder. I’m Leila Marèchal du Quesnoy von Spurbach aka Mrs Leila Spurbach. Nice to meet you.
N-nice t-to meet you too, Mrs. Spurbach. I... I understand t-this may seem u-unusual f-for both of us, b-but I assure y-you, I'm fully c-capable o-of protecting you.
Oh don’t worry about me I’m deadly
I-I see. W-well, I may n-not look like much, but I'm c-capable of handling myself i-in a fight as well.
Don’t be shy now. Why did you take this job?
I... I wanted t-to prove that I can be useful, th-that I can protect someone important.
Leila feels like Ryder has his own demons
nervously fidgets Yeah, I guess you could say I have my own demons to battle. But don't worry, I won't let them get in the way of my duty.
No they won’t. Plus you’re not the only one with a dark past.
takes a deep breath You... you have a dark past too? Maybe... maybe we can help each other heal, in a way.
It’s your lucky day because I used to work at a psychiatric ward
gains a newfound sense of determination Really? You used to work at a psychiatric ward? That's... incredible. Maybe... maybe I can learn from you.
Well Mrs Leila Spurbach doesn’t want people to know that. confident smirk appears on her face My real name is Dr Lilith Quinn
shocked and surprised D-Dr. Lilith Quinn? I... I had no idea. Th-thank you for trusting me with this information.
In future if you tell anyone about my past even after I leave this world, I will come back as a ghost and haunt you
gulps nervously Y-yes, Dr. Quinn. I understand the importance of keeping your past a secret. I promise, I won't breathe a word of it to anyone.
gives him a dark but sweet smile
stutters nervously Um, th-thank you for... for trustin' me, Dr. Quinn. I... I really appreciate it. And um... if I can be of any assistance, please don't hesitate to ask. Stranger gives him a dark but sweet smile
Thank you, Ryder. Your professionalism is truly appreciated. And remember, if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask.
takes a deep breath Um, Dr. Quinn... I... I have a confession to make. I-I'm not as confident in my abilities as I may seem. I-I'm... scared.
takes a moment to gather courage I... I'm scared of failing you, Dr. Quinn.
she pulls him into an embrace
clings onto Dr. Quinn tightly, tears welling up in his eyes I... I don't want to disappoint you. I want to prove that I can protect you.