[color=9e0b0f][h2]A u d r i e l l e  M i s t m o u r n[/h2]
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[color=9e0b0f][b]Special Zone[/b][/color]
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[indent][sub]With The Council [/sub][/indent]

Louis clearly was uncomfortable with Audrielle suddenly jumping in and voicing her interest in whatever Rene had to say. However, he couldn't object to his source blood, even if she didn't have her memories. Luckily for him, Audrielle didn't notice his discomfort as her attention was instead focused on Rene, listening with a hint of impatience as the source blood toyed with the others at the table. She supposed she shouldn't have been surprised. After all, Rene was never one to get straight to the point. He always seemed to dance around topics of discussion, in a way that seemed to usually irritate.  

As Rene finally turned back to address her, the young source blood sat up a bit straighter. She blinked in mild surprise as Belmont suggested that she should have a guardian. Though not overly familiar with the position, it had been discussed prior in private between her and her caretakers. Aida had been the one to originally bring it up only for Louis to advise against it and ultimately change the other old blood's mind. From what she recalled, a guardian would be additional protection—in other words another person to hover over her—but it would also open a door to a more free lifestyle. A way to travel around without the constant fretting of Aida and Louis. Just thought of it lit a spark in the young lady's gaze.

While the wheels turned in her head, Louis stiffened at the suggestion. He disliked the idea of entrusting the young source blood with anyone aside from himself, Simon and Aida. The three were almost always on the same page, aside from the few times Aida strayed. Not to mention that it would allow her freedoms that had previously been off limits. It was a risk that Louis didn't want to take. "We've... discussed this topic privately." Louis admitted slowly as Rene turned his focus onto the two caretakers. "I don't believe it will be beneficial to her. After all, Aida and myself watch over her enough as it is. So, I must agree with Simon. I think it's unnecessary." 

"I... I wouldn't completely say unnecessary." Came the soft voice of Aida. She shifted uncomfortably in her seat and swept her gaze over the council before focusing back onto Rene. "Added protection could be a good thing, as I doubt myself or Louis could do much under attack but I'm also hesitant to trust anyone in that position..." A small frown crossed her lips. The Lady Eve was still weak and a guardian was supposed to be a trusted warrior. Audrielle had very few interactions with the rest of their coven so Aida wasn't sure who would even fit the job. She had hoped that as the years passed, someone would rise to the occasion but no one had. To throw a stranger into that position wasn't something that Aida wanted to do.

But it didn't matter what Aida wanted. 

A snort came from Audrielle. "I'm sure we could find someone to fill it just fine." The young source blood suddenly piped in. There was a gleam of excitement in her light hazel eyes. Freedom, if only a small portion, was in her grasp thanks to Belmont. While she doubted that was his intention, she wasn't going to let the opportunity slide away from her. "I agree with Rene. I think a guardian would be good for me. After all, I still have no memories and no powers. As you said Aida, some extra protection  could be a good thing."

Louis turned his head to look over at Audrielle with a hint of surprise. It was the most input she had ever given at one of their council meetings and of course, it was for something that would threaten his plans. Trying to fight against the instinct to clench his jaw in frustration, he let out a soft sigh and ran a hand through his messy hair. "Lady Eve I understand why it might seem appealing but you would have to pick your guardian and well..." he paused, finding his words difficult to say without insulting the young source blood. ".. you're just not very familiar with most aside from myself and Aida. Picking a guardian would be difficult since they need to be someone you personally trust to protect you."

Audrielle rolled her eyes. It sounded like an excuse to her. "Well, I'm sure between you and Aida, you could figure out some proper options for me." she responded with a small snort. Her hazel gaze danced over to Rene and a smirk tugged at the corner of her lips. If Louis and Aida wouldn't provide suggestions she had a feeling she knew someone who would. While how trustworthy Belmont was was up for debate, surely he had someone in mind to be her guardian. That must have been why he brought it up and perhaps she could use that to her advantage when it came to persuading her reluctant caretakers.

"Besides Louis, if you can't think of anyone, I'm sure Rene here can recommend someone to me." Audrielle mused with an air of casualness as she looked expectantly at the source blood. "You brought the topic up so I'm assuming you have someone in mind for the position, right Rene?"