There was a morning routine anyone within a line of power falls into and Jonathon Branton was no exception to this rule. However, there is only a single person on this planet who knows the routine of one of the most powerful men in the country. “Sir good morning, your tea.” Adrian Watson  said as he carried in a tray with hot tea, a biscuit and the daily newspaper. Setting down the tray on the end table as his master stirred, the maroon color haired man threw open the blinds that overlook the garden in the back of the house. A small sigh left him as he looked over the scenery before giving the slacking gardener the stink eye only to see him jump and suddenly resume his work tending to the garden. 


“Adrian.” A voice from the bed spoke and the young man turned around to find the master of the house sitting up in bed reading the paper. “You have been the most loyal person I have ever encountered and the best butler in the world.” To that Adrian smiled and gave him a small bow of gratitude, Jonathon went on. “That being said, I need to ask something else of you, my most faithful employee.”

Adrian placed an open palm against his chest and bowed deeply to his master. “Anything for you master.”

“I need to you move stay with Layna until I find a suitable body guard.”

“Anything but that.” Adrian said raising his head to look at his master only to see him chuckle.

“Adrian, you and I both know you’re the only one fit enough to help Layna through this rough time. She will need the assistance of my finest employee and with your background I know you can do anything and everything to keep my daughter safe.”

“Sir, my talents will be wasted on her….”

“You truly underestimate my daughter,” Jonathon said with a nod, chuckling once more. “In addition, she is the one who will be taking over my business and she will need someone who already knows all the workings to help her. Besides, I will not be taking you with me when I retire; it is best you get to know your new mistress now.” To that Adrian re-lowered his head and nodded, “You will start today, please go tend to your new mistress.”

“Yes sir.” Adrian said, and at that he left his old master’s room and walked down the hallway. [i]From Head Butler to professional babysitter…[/i], a sigh left his fine lips as he pulled his walkie-talkie from his belt and placed a call for someone to bring a car around. After re-clipping it to his belt he arrived at his new young mistress’s room and knocked on the door.