Felix shrugged, not sure what to say in response to his friend's kind words. Still, he'd resigned himself to getting ready to being an acting officer when Katherine made her sudden, if somewhat predictable, proclamation. Felix reddened somewhat, and Emmerich seemed less than amused.

"Lady Katherine, I know you trust in Felix, as do I, but..." Emmerich shook his head. "I implore you to reconsider. Even though he's now a captain, he's still green. I cannot, in good conscience, set you off alone with him. Besides, I need to get him acquainted to his new responsibilities."

Felix wasn't sure what to say. Emmerich's words rang as true. Even with his skill with the blade, Felix was still inexperienced. He was far from talented enough to be a bodyguard.