Drabble:18
POV:Third Person
Christian had been summoned to the Headmistress quite a number of times- quirks of being a badass, you know? But his latest appointment left him mystified. He had done nothing suspicious in a while, courtesy of Lissa.
Walking in, he found Kirova, Guardians Petrov and Belikov waiting in the room. All three wore classic poker faces, giving away nothing. After a round of exchanging pleasantries, they finally admitted the reason for asking him in. To say that he was shocked would be an understatement. He stared at them, uncomprehending.
"Let me get this straight", he began slowly "Rose is going to be my trial-guardian."
All three nod.
"And not Lissa's?", he asked for clarification.
"No", said Kirova.
"Are you guys serious?"
"Yes, Lord Ozera.", Alberta said patiently.
"She doesn't know yet, does she?", he asked, a huge smile spreading across his features.
Their silence confirmed his suspicions.
"Oh, man!", Christian whooped and burst into amused laughter.
"Well, we believe this may be a bit of a concern", Kirova began when he had calmed down enough "As you know Novice Hathaway has-"
"Rage issues?" Christian volunteered cheerfully.
"Yes. And, you two clearly clash.", added Kirova dryly.
"And your point is?"
"What Headmistress Kirova is trying to say is that Rose may be inclined to inflict some sort of damage to you. To demonstrate her unwillingness for the assignment, if you may.", continued Alberta. "In light of that, we would urge you to report her directly to us if she does…something."
"Rose wouldn't do anything like that". Christian spoke with conviction, an amused grin playing across his mouth. "We may bicker and everything, but she would never willingly jeopardize my life or her career. You know that, right?"
Three stony faces met his, but there was the slightest glint of approval in Dimitri's eyes.
"But, just in case-", began Kirova.
"It's better to be safe than sorry.", completed Alberta.
"With all due respect, Headmistress and Guardian Petrov", Christian said tartly, no longer amused. "I think I know Rose a little better than you. And I'm perfectly willing to take my chances facing her wrath. That being said, I firmly believe she won't act out because she's not that petty or childish. And I'm pretty sure Guardian Belikov will agree. Is that all?"
The two women exchanged concerned glances, while Guardian Belikov looked on patiently.
"That's all.", affirmed Alberta. "You are free to leave, Lord Ozera".
Christian stood and after nodding at the trio turned around to leave.
"Oh, just one more thing.", he said upon reaching the door. "Will one of you please videotape it when Rose finds out? It will be prime blackmailing material for the rest of her life."
"Goodnight, Lord Ozera.", Dimitri said with a small smile, and Christian departed, laughing merrily to himself.
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