"Ooh..." Robin raised a single brow, his expression unreadable, but chose not to utter a word just yet. Instead, he calmly received the luxurious new robe from Theo — a flowing garment, pure white and elegantly adorned with intricate golden lines that shimmered softly in the light — and began dressing slowly and methodically, as though he had all the time in the world.
"And tell me... what exactly do I gain in return for all this generosity?" His voice was low, measured, and laced with subtle amusement.
"Protection, of course," the woman cloaked in black replied smoothly, her lips curling into a knowing smile.
"Protection from me... and from anyone else who might dare threaten you, use you for their own gains, those who appear as angels but are wolfs in the inside... At least I am clear of what I want, and I say it out loud!" Her gaze slid sideways, landing momentarily on Rinara with a warning.
