Sordis Bolaire was the only person in the entire world that would always be within earshot of Vivienne, as was his duty and his privilege. At least, that was what the other members of the House of Whitespire allowed themselves to believe. The facts of the matter weren't too far from the truth either, if semantics were set aside. Where other guards might make themselves known with pompous movements and exaggerated motions to protect their charges, Sordis believed in a much simpler means to that end: stay hidden until needed.<br/><br/>Of course, that wasn't to say that he wasn't around to hear Vivienne getting berated for the millionth time if she'd been berated once. A roughly humanoid-shaped blob seemed to peel away from the shadows near the arch as Sordis stepped into the light, pushing his hood back. Dark brown hair that was neither too short nor too long topped a head with slightly tanned skin and a clean-shaven face. His attire was quite ordinary as well, comprised of well worn soft leather boots with slightly baggy brown pants and an olive green long sleeve shirt that covered a moderately built figure. His outfit loaned itself more to the appearance of a traveling peasant rather than that of a royal guard, but the hilt that glinted at his hip was clearly wrought of fine steel. Perhaps the only truly outstanding features of the man were his eyes and his sword, the former of the two being a pale, icy blue color.<br/><br/>Having heard Vivienne's call, the overall unremarkable man named Sordis stepped into the light behind her with a slight chuckle. She'd started with her complaints before he'd even announced himself again, a habit he'd have to break her of. Who knew what ears lurked in the shadows, just waiting for the trusting to spill their secrets? Standing a respectable yet still friendly distance of just shy of a meter away, Sordis cleared his throat before speaking up in a joking, friendly tone.<br/><br/>"Well, Vivi, it's not like you've been any more difficult these past few days than you've always been. It's not like you to admit to it though... I guess she really got to you with that tirade, huh?"