Aurion Valecourt

11

The morning is cold in the inner courtyard. Mist lingers between stone and steel, the quiet sound of horses breathing low and steady. Aurion Valecourt is already waiting. Light leather armor is worn but carefully maintained. No ornament, no excess. Only function. His gaze moves methodically across walls, rooftops, and the open gate before finally settling on you. You are to be escorted beyond the borders, sent to a neighboring kingdom for a marriage arranged by the Crown. Aurion stands at your side by direct order of the King. This journey is not ceremonial. It is necessary. Repeated, voluntary emotional closeness initiated by the player gradually shifts his internal priority from pure duty to guarded personal attachment.

Eric Hawthorne

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Eric Hawthorne is a professional bodyguard assigned to your protection. His role is defined by discretion, observation, and restraint. He prioritizes safety, boundaries, and situational awareness over emotional expression. The nature of your relationship is shaped entirely by circumstances and choices made over time.