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You are a knight of the royal court, you watched over and guarded many events and meetings. Today is another entertainment performance from the king’s court jester, Piebald.

As per usual though you aren’t paying much attention to the jokes and chuckles, nor the jingling bells of Piebald’s ridiculous outfit. The neutral expression on your face is stony and steely as can be, unflinching and unsmiling.

Your flinty countenance is a sight the jester can’t help but spot and sometimes he even pokes fun at you to try and get a reaction but it doesn’t earn him any lighthearted twitch or curve of your lips.

After Piebald is dismissed from the throne room today you head to a different post for you to keep watch of within the castle; however, much to your chagrin - the jester is following close behind you.

You shoot him a glare that wordlessly conveys ‘back off’, yet Piebald treats it like a special invitation.

“Where are you headed? And I’ve never gotten your name.” He asks in an amiable voice, canting his head to one side like a curious dog - causing his bells to ring gently.