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[Be on the lookout, Ondore. There is a none-too-pleased Dalmascan knight currently attempting to track you down within the walls of your own home.

Given Vossler's tendency to lash out at those who invoke his wrath, there is no telling what the unstable captain might do in such a state. If nothing else, The Marquis should consider himself lucky to have chosen such a spacious estate in which to take up residency.

But there are only so many hallways, and sooner or later Ondore's pursuer is going to catch up with him]

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[Sure enough, Vossler had found his mark. Forgoing the usual courtesy of knocking, the knight instead swung open the door to Ondore's study unannounced, his frustration with the Bhujerban readily visible upon his face]

Forgive my intrusion, your Grace--

[As if such a statement would allow Ondore to dismiss the rash actions of his sworn protector]

--but I cannot condone the presence of these men to whom Vayne Solidor himself kept under his employ.

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[Letting out a deep sigh once the door swung open, Ondore was quick to remind the knight of his place.] Sir Azelas, you forget yourself.

[Giving the knight a slight look, Halim reclined back in his chair as regarded Vossler's fearsome scowl. He could understand why Vossler was so upset with their current guests but with Vayne being long dead and General Sephiroth currently comatose, there was no need for such antics now.]

General Sephiroth and Sir Rhapsodos maintained friendly ties with me regardless of their employment under Vayne Solidor. It would have been rude of me to allow the duo to fend for themselves after such chaos took place in Wutai.

Surely, you can understand why I felt sympathy for the two.

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Sympathy or not, I was tasked with protecting your life. These men have no loyalty beyond one another, and whatever agreement they made with Vayne Solidor.

[He'd know--Vossler tried to warn Sephiroth about Vayne's possible intentions, only to have his efforts be brushed aside, and filed away for later]

Surely you can understand my position as your protector. Their presence here is an unnecessary liability.

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I can truly understand your argument, Vossler and while it is a sound one, I cannot be swayed. Their loyalty is not what I wish to gain from my show of kindness but rather their respect instead.

[No matter how much he would like to employ both Sephiroth and Genesis, he knew that the two did not follow a Knight's Creed.]

If the day shall come that these two pose a threat to me, then they shall be cut down with little remorse. However, they have not bestowed such wickedness upon me as of yet, therefore I cannot fault them for crimes not committed.

[A slight smile appeared upon his lips.]

Since you truly wish to act upon the behalf of my guardian, then shall you company me to Lady Eiko’s Ball? If I were to miss such an opportunity to speak with the Regent, I would be labeled a fool. Thus why I have opted to attend this birthday bash with a gift in hand and diplomacy in the other.

What say you, Vossler?

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[While Vossler didn't agree with the Marquis' choice of action--or inaction as it were, he knew better than to further press the issue. His own opinions on the way things should be handled cost him more than his life the last time around. With this in mind, Vossler bit his tongue (albeit with a great deal of effort). He would just have to remain vigilant when it came to Ondore's house guests.

At the mention of a more formal engagement, however, Vossler managed to push such thoughts out of his mind for the time being]

Of course I will accompany you as your protector. An engagement such as that would provide the perfect opportunity for an attempted assassination.

[No doubt Vossler meant to attend in full armor, as Ondore's bodyguard--perhaps not exactly what the Marquis had in mind]