Thread: Someone please give the guardian a heart! (Charliesweb7 & UnluckyGambit)

Lucian laughed at her teasing, If I were planning your downfall, that would make me a terrible bodyguard. However, I must thank you for your compliment Lady Genevieve. Her teasing was appreciated, as their jobs were quite serious and Lucian had been told by multiple people he desperately needed to lighten up. However, his job was very serious, after all he was supposed to be ready to sacrifice himself for those he was going to protect. It was easier to do so around Genevieve however, perhaps unlike most of the people under his protection he had developed a friendship with her. Just because he lacked a heart to love, didn't mean he could not form bonds at all. The only issue with the missing heart was that he could not form deeper bonds of love with an individual. A characteristics that had turned many woman away when they discovered their love was unrequited. Lucian thought of places that they could visit so that the princess would be entertained on their trip. If her desire was to take her time and see the countryside, then he had better make it count. After all there was no telling she would be back out here again. Granted, the bodyguard did have some concern for the lack of security that the scenic route offered. Bandits weren't common, but they were not unheard of in areas close to forests. Creatures or beasts were also a concern, some would attack humans who dared to invade their territory. Those concerns aside, a place that struck him was his hometown, however that was not a place that he wished to visit for reasons that he would keep to himself. A few other places would come to mind only a few before his hometown, though there were quite a few stops after his hometown. Hopefully, she wouldn't mind the fact that this journey wasn't particularly planned out. He would ride around the branch before responding to her. There are a few places we can stop. One place is a natural grove of plants in a nearby forest, supposedly the plant life there is supposed to be beautiful to the eye. However, I have heard rumors of a small group of bandits roaming the area. Ruins are just a bit further from the forest, I recall that there was beautiful architecture, and ancient art that was well worth seeing. About a day travel beyond the ruins is the village I was born in, we can rest there and gather additional supplies for the rest of our journey. We can also stay at a local inn, while we hike up a mountain for a view of the kingdom. Supposedly there are springs in the mountain that grant eternal youth, however such ideas are simple fairy tales, though the springs are supposed to be quite refreshing. Those would be the spots that Lucian would recommend, though he was hesitant in recommending the forest and his hometown. The forest for security reasons, and his hometown for personal reasons. At least he had warned her about the dangers of the forest, his village on the other hand was not dangerous to her, but it was a rather painful experience to him. After a moment he would add, Though it all comes down to what you wish to visit Lady Genevieve. I will guide you to wherever your heart desires, and protect you with my life if necessary.