_"Marianne, I'm glad you enjoy my company but can I have my arm back?"_

At the sudden movement upon her head, the Dark Mage tensed up before immediately sighing happily. Anything for her fearless leader. Slowly unclenching each of her fingers, she finally let go of Jacob’s arm and backed away slightly, no doubt letting the blood flow freely once more in his limb. Humming softly, she noticed that the sky had become quite dark outside from a nearby window; as she did so, a idea began to worm its deep way into that dark head of hers. Yes, she would wait until the moon was high and then…for her beloved fearless leader…she would….

_"You realize if you want be with him, your going to have to show him you can do normal life. He's a smart boy, honest... Almost innocent if I hadn't been his teacher. You want to win his heart? Prove your human to him, you seem to scare the boy right now."_

Marianne’s gaze widened in clear distress upon hearing the old Grandmaster’s words. Jacob was afraid of her? Well now that solidified all resolve to accomplish her plan. She would definitely prove to him that she was a completely and utterly normal human girl! Spinning on her heels, she gave a quick farewell bow to the Exalt and the Princess before smiling sweetly at Jacob. Without another word so as not to delay them any further, she skipped out of the dining room chamber and headed straight for her destination.

It wasn’t too difficult to locate Jacob’s not so personal sleeping chamber. All it took was a little questioning from some servants-seriously, Ylissan security needed a little more improvement than this-and the Dark Mage soon found herself standing before the door. Chuckling to herself, she opened the door slowly and slipped inside, closing the entrance behind her and blending into the shadows.

And here she would wait. Wait for her precious, her beloved, her oh so _**interesting **_fearless leader to settle down for the night while she remained concealed. And when he finally slept…she would personally show him just what a good, normal girl she really was.

“Hmm…Jacob….Jacob, Jacob, _**tasty, yummy, Jacob**_…” she began singing softly to herself to pass the time.

"Aha, easy now girl. Control yourself just a little bit longer...."