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You have? What is it?

More like a request.

I would like a job.

...a job? Kaileigh, you can have whatever you want here. I'm not going to force you to work for a living.

It's not forcing me if I want to work. And I know you'll give me whatever I want but... I want to feel like I'm doing something useful. So I want a job. With payment and everything.

[Sighs. He didn't really plan on having her working for him but... if it's what she really wants.] All right then. What can you do?

[Resists the urge to say anything about her hunting skills. She doesn't really count those nor does she want to use them.]

I can cook!

Hmm... can you cook with speed? There are a lot of people in this palace, staff and guests who we want to make a good impression on. It's hard work - it's busy and it's hot in the kitchens. You'll need to be fast and dedicated. You're sure you want to go ahead with this?

Of course I'm swift. [She does have special skills~] And I am dedicated! I can do it.

Then... I'll take you down to the kitchens and see what our head chef makes of you. But if it gets too much for you, don't force yourself, okay?

Hey. You're supposed to be my boss and tell me to try harder!

[Laughs a little.] I can never think of you as a servant, Kaileigh. But I suppose you don't want any special treatment now either.

Not while I'm working!

All right, all right! I'll do my best... Work hard and I'll pay you well.

[Flings her arms around him.] Thank you Leo!

[Catches her in his arms, all too used to her sudden outbursts by now.] You don't need to thank me! After all, I am going to be become your tyrant slave driver now.

[Kisses his cheek.] That's okay. I love my tyrant slave driver.

[Brushes the hair from her eyes.] Then it's probably a good thing I love my hard-working servant as well.

[Leans close and nuzzles his neck.] Thank you, Leo. For everything.