Even if they do, I'm sure I can convince them that it's because I'm going to be assigning Luke to be her protection when I'm not around. Who else can I trust to take care of such important matters?

[He shrugs, grinning as he does, mind already in the process of thinking of ways to improve this plan further, and how he can be close to the prince in public without giving too much of the game away. It won't bode well for him if his head is separated from his body.]

But that is a problem best confronted tomorrow- for now, we should concentrate on getting some rest. Unless you'd like me to stop by this evening, of course.

[Childe gives him a sly look. Just give the word, he'd be in the prince's bedroom the moment he can sneak in the door.]