[That's the second person who has, upon hearing those names, promised to protect her. Likely there'd be a few more if they'd heard the story-- Jon certainly would, chivalrous boy that he is, and she assumes Aranea has grown fond enough of her to feel the same.
She wonders why.
At least Majima she can explain: he's at least partially motivated by money, which she's pleased by, because it makes sense.]
And with twice as many eyes.
[It's a dry joke, said more to cover her confusion than anything. Rosalind's fingers play at her throat, the tips sliding against damp skin.]
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She wonders why.
At least Majima she can explain: he's at least partially motivated by money, which she's pleased by, because it makes sense.]
And with twice as many eyes.
[It's a dry joke, said more to cover her confusion than anything. Rosalind's fingers play at her throat, the tips sliding against damp skin.]
. . . thank you. That's a, ah, kind offer.