[Hubert doesn't question the embrace's duration, nor is he particularly mindful of it. He owed Leslie this much—no, more, and he would do whatever she needed. It wasn't enough, it wasn't bringing Edelgard back or the Salvatores to her... but perhaps, standing in Edelgard's shadow in a different respect could be enough.]

[He doesn't move until Leslie does. Hubert watches the girl closely, dissatisfied with her words.]

Of course. Please, don't hesitate if there is anything else. I... [Hubert shakes his head, taking a quiet breath.] I know how to protect you, but little else. Your guardianship is a serious matter to me.

[Hubert almost leaves it there, but ten months is a fair time to get to know the girl, particularly one that wears her heart on her sleeve.] You are not a bother. You may come to me at any time.