〝 …This does not classify as regular food. Please allow me to treat you elsewhere. This is a plea. 〞 Stoic as ever. But such things were invoking sides of him he didn’t know he had.

〝 Well done. 〞

Nothing of report. Was your rest fruitful?

Do you not always do what you want? I see. I have a strange request.

I wish to accompany you.

I have assessed my duties, accordingly. Out of self interest and further understanding of myself, I request this. If you will have me.

Busy with tasks.

“Good morning.”

:3

“Current analysis of findings and tasks: complete. Waiting for additional directives, while partaking in sweets gifted from the his holiness.”

Reporting.

“Report analysis are concluded.”

He is silent. But he looks pensive all the same..

“Directives completed.”

“Strange..” Noticing something menial being slightly awry.

“Merry Christmas.”