[He doesn't answer immediately. He goes fetching a nightgown, and helps Alois put it on. He's being very careful with him, handling him gently as he slides the nightgown over his head and picks him up to tuck him in bed.]
I will always stay by your side, Your Highness.
[Then he does something rather unusual. He takes his shoes off and slides under the covers with Alois, wrapping his arms around the child, cradling him protectively.
Usually he doesn't need to go this far. Sitting on the bed until Alois falls asleep is enough most of the times. Yet after what he just put his Master though, he wants to make sure he's relaxed enough to sleep soundly.]
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I will always stay by your side, Your Highness.
[Then he does something rather unusual. He takes his shoes off and slides under the covers with Alois, wrapping his arms around the child, cradling him protectively.
Usually he doesn't need to go this far. Sitting on the bed until Alois falls asleep is enough most of the times. Yet after what he just put his Master though, he wants to make sure he's relaxed enough to sleep soundly.]
I'll stay here until you fall asleep.