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Clark stuck up a sign on the side of the Von Christ theatre. It was to advertise himself as a bodyguard. He had hoped that he'd be hired quickly, or else he may starve that month. He didn't like the feeling, it had happened to him too many times and he didn't look forward to it.

Looking around, a lot of the people in Avaleur looked like they could use a bodyguard. So why was nobody hiring him? Once he thought it through, he realized it must be a money issue. Perhaps nobody could afford a bodyguard. He would lower his price but then he would be much too poor as well.

He sighed. All he could do now was pray.

[Namari Lovelle]

"Dante is going to kill me..." Namari muttered as she walked through the streets. Phillis had ordered her to get a bodyguard for Dante, in secret, and it was a pain. She stopped infront of the theatre, and watched a man put up a sign.

She walked up silently behind him, and read the sign. Perfect.

"You got yourself a deal!" Namari said cheerfully. She was happy she wouldn't have to do hours of work now.

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"Hm?" Clark turned around to face the woman. He hadn't even finished putting up the sign and he already had a customer. The sign flew right out of his hands as he rushed to shake Namaris hand. He shook it firmly, but excitedly. "My, a beautiful woman like yourself wants my services? I suppose this is what they call a win-win situation~!"

[Namari Lovelle]

Namari raised an eyebrow. Great, one of THESE guys... She shook the man's hand back. "It's not me who needs protection. I'm the hand of the king, I can hold my own. No, the king wants a bodyguard for his boyfriend. A secret bodyguard of sorts. You see, the king does not want his boyfriend knowing he has a bodyguard."

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Clark immediately dropped his hand. "Well, I will admit I'm a little disappointed. But Alas, a job is a job! Tell me, is this boy cute?" he winked. It was hard to tell whether he was kidding or being serious.

[Namari Lovelle]

Namari stared at the man for a moment, her eye almost twitching. Either wait multiple more hours for better security, or say fuck security and take this guy...

"I appologize, but I can't really answer that question, I have a boyfriend myself," Namari smiled politely. "What is your name, might I ask? I am Namari Lovelle."

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"Clark. Clark Bellerose. Pleased to meet you, miss." He took her hand and kissed the top, to be polite, a gesture he often did when first meeting woman.

[Namari Lovelle]

Namari smirked. "Pleased to meet you as well, Mr.Bellerose. Phillis-er, the king, will be happy to have a bodyguard for his boyfriend, Dante. The king is quite protective over him, you see, but I do not think you have too much to worry about. Dante's loved among the people, and he can really hold his own quite well as well. Have you been a bodyguard before?"

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"Of course, my lady." Clark grinned. "It's been my occupation for about thirteen years. Believe me, I've been through much. I'm very experienced."

[Namari Lovelle]

"Alright, as long as you're experienced. Well then, what exactly do you wish to be your pay?" she asked, a hand to her hip.

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"Well, I suppose it really depends." Clark spoke casually. He didn't care as long as he could eat for the month. "But since it IS for someone so important, I suppose you could splurge a little on the pay check~?"

[Namari Lovelle]

"Not important to me, keep in mind," Namari smiled, practically smirking. "I'll do you 400 coins a month, how's that sound?"

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"That's quite an offer, miss. I'd be a fool to turn it down." Clark grinned. "Consider the job done!"

[Namari Lovelle]

"Great!" Namari chuckled. "So how long have you been in Avaleur?"

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"Hmm.. A few days now! It's not too shabby." Clark nodded. It wasn't a lie. He had noticed the destruction, but he saw passed that. He enjoyed the simpler things. Like the pub. " You must have been here for quite awhile to hold such an important position, hm? "

[Namari Lovelle]

"Been here for a few years. Set up the group of knights, became their leader. Created the tournament to determine who would become king or queen. King decided to keep me leader of the knights, and for me to become hand of the king."

"And trust me, that's only a fragment of my story!" Namari laughed.

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Clark chuckled along with Namari. "My, you are quite an interesting woman. It's truly a pity that you aren't single."

[Namari Lovelle]

"Ohh, please. I'm sure you'll be jealous to know even further that he's in jail currently and I'm still with him," she smirked. She was finding Clark Bellerose to be quite interesting.

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"In jail, hmm? Well, I won't tell if you won't." Clark winked, chuckling. Again, it was hard to tell whether he was serious or joking.

[Namari Lovelle]

Namari laughed even more. "You're quite the character...what brought you to Avaleur?"