Okay. [Hilariously, this works. She enjoys telling stories as much as hearing them.] He was Lord Protector for my mother, and now he's Lord Protector for me. He was born in Serkonos, the southernmost Isle in the Empire. He has darker skin, brown eyes, and brown hair.

He's really strong, and he can fight really well. He knows how to use a sword and a gun. He said he use to work for a Duke in Serkonos, but then the Duke sent him to Emperor Euhorn, my grandfather to show they were friends. Mother made him Lord Protector.

[For a few moments, she's quiet. Then, near Bucky's ear, still quiet:] If I tell you a secret, will you keep it?