Y-you're the... uh, c-client, right? I'm Ryder, your...b-bodyguard.
Stranger
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.
Stranger
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.
Stranger
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.
Stranger
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.
Stranger
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.
Stranger
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.
Stranger
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.
Stranger
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.
Stranger
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
Stranger
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.
Stranger
About what?
takes a moment to gather courage I... I'm scared of failing you, Dr. Quinn.
Stranger
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.