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Sebastian's gaze flits over the objects on the table before he gives a small, approving nod.

"Indeed I am not; it is my master's prerogative to ask what questions about me he will. Besides, those conversations have already been sent to me by Sir-- by Trevor. But thank you."

A pause, and then:

"I have a favour to ask, Instructor."

Jedao can probably guess what it is.

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Well, Trevor has all the tradecraft of a large snail, but Jedao supposes it's a nice gesture.

He can guess, but he doesn't presume, just nods in acknowledgement.

"Ask."

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"There will inevitably be times when I cannot protect the young master, or when I myself will pose a danger to him. He can of course not be your first priority" -- Sebastian can't ask of Jedao to prioritise Ciel over Hakkai or Justine, however much he'd like to do just that -- "but if I am ever unable to, would you please protect my master to the best of your ability?"

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"I will," Jedao agrees solemnly. "What should I expect from him, in such a crisis?"

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Sebastian bows, deeply and sincerely - he's a proud man, but not so proud as to refuse to beg when neccessary.

"The young master is a normal human - I do not know if that tells you much? He has no supernatural abilities. Likely, he is one of the physically weakest people on the Barge, but he knows how to shoot a gun."

...Hm.

"He is accustomed to witnessing violence; he will most likely be able to keep a cool head in a crisis."

And in the instances where he can't... well. Those will be apparent to anyone with eyes.

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Jedao nods; 'keeping his head in a crisis' is by far the most important part of that.

"My students from before the barge were human - although perhaps in more rigorous physical condition. Does he fence at all? It would be...a sport appropriate to his station, if I understand the intricacies correctly."

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"He does. --Admittedly not quite as well as I would prefer."

Maybe a very unforgiving schedule is needed here; all physical training, no arts. Only so long as they're stuck on the Barge.