<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#bf0000">"Every person under my control and care is important in their own way." He said, in a low growl at her provocation as they walks. But soon, they stopped, and he turned towards her, his arms crossing. "Philene, I have missed you. But you know I have much more to do than let my thoughts wander about on a single person when there is work to be done. There are a lot of people coming in during the next few nights, we captured one of the resistance members just a half hour ago, at most, and I hear someone at the door. You know what room you are in, I will see you in there later tonight. For now, just make yourself comfortable."<br/>
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He knew his little speech sounded shallow, and he moved closer, kissing her forehead lightly. "You are always a missed and welcome part of this Tower. You know that. Go relax, I'll have a blood vial sent up to you." Then he headed back downstairs, the doors opening to let the trader come in.</span>