After an unexpected encounter with Duke Cassius in the corridor in the middle of the night, he took me to the forbidden wing of the castle, where I had never been before.
Walking behind him and wondering what exactly he wanted to show me, I also thought that this was the rare occasion when I could thank him in private.
Contrary to the rumors and my initial opinion about him, Duke Cassius turned out to be a «normal guy» who helped us a lot. I could not count on the warm welcome that he provided to an almost unknown girl. In the end, a sense of duty could not allow me to forget about it.
So I decided it was time for us to get even closer.
— Sir?
The man nodded his head, indicating that I could continue.
— Can I call you «father» from now on?
After my sudden request, Duke Cassius choked violently.
— What? — he even stopped, staring at me, — When did I become your «father»?
