Single Guard Seeks Thief…

[conjuredskies]

...Wait, no, not that way.

Having been absent from his post for a couple of weeks or so, Felix is once again in Legion leathers and stationed outside the heavy rune-inscribed doors that mark ‘his’ portal. He’s sitting casually atop the desk draped with its red and black Imperial banner, turning something blue-white and glimmering over in his hand. A quill? A feather? Some sort of pin?

“How is it that when you want to find a particular sort of person, they’re nowhere to be found?” he asks, pushing his hood back. “Even when normally you’d be shaking them out of your pockets.”

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[smartass_captain]

"Quite. And the proper protocol for Tamriel is what exactly?" Jim is raising a curious eyebrow but damn Felix, don't come out and say things like that suddenly because Jim can't stop the smile that lights up his face in time.

Them being wet and cold is a blessing in disguise because otherwise Jim would probably be more suggestive the Felix is right now.

"Was that all?" Jim is pretty sure the outing is over but that doesn't mean he can't try.

[auspex_caelo]

“To begin with, a legionnaire must not leave his position without permission from the officers on the other side of our door. No matter the reason.” Stratos doesn’t raise his voice, but his words are clear and cool and allow no argument. At least not from Felix, though he lifts his eyebrows when he looks to the younger Caelus for a response.

“Yes, sir.” Felix sounds rather diffident, but he bows his head politely.

Stratos returns his attention to Jim, satisfied at least in public. “Have you much further need of my soldier, captain?”

He may be desperate to go interrogate Felix (and to make it clear there is some discipline around here) but the offer of help has already been made. And Stratos also wants to be reasonable, especially given Jim’s rank. The Legion can’t just back out on its promises willy-nilly – not if they want to cultivate allies around here.

[smartass_captain]

Well, shit.

Jim doesn't think he's going to be able to talk his way into continuing this date--investigation--for the moment. He sighs heavily.

"Your brother." Jim corrects with a raised eyebrow. "Has been exemplary in his assistance in this matter. Where can I put a formal report of his services?"

[auspex_caelo]

And now everyone’s looking disappointed at Stratos and… he’d be lying if he said that came as a surprise. At Jim’s question, he pauses as if that poses some difficulty; Felix suppresses a chuckle but can't hide the grin. “If you leave it with the desk officer on duty, I will ensure it is lodged correctly. And I'm glad to hear he was able to put his training to some good use. No doubt you’ll have many more opportunities to work together.”

Is… that him relenting slightly? Or just setting Felix up for more alteration practice? His brother isn’t sure. But whatever the catch is it’s worth it, if this is Stratos indicating he may turn a blind eye in the future.

[smartass_captain]

"He's quite the talented conjurer." Jim agrees, giving Felix's arm one final squeeze in support before stepping away and nodding toward Stratos.

"I'll be sure to do that. We do things via electronics where I'm from, but I'll be certain to stop by and formally write one." He likes you enough for paperwork Felix! Hopefully a formal commendation stops him form getting into too much trouble.

[conjuredskies]

"He is, yes." Stratos' turn to sigh.

Felix gives Jim a regretful, slightly apologetic smile as he steps away, and never mind what Stratos thinks. He's taking plenty of notice of Jim's efforts to cover him - to praise him, in fact. And he enjoys what that says of Jim's affection toward him even more than how much it disconcerts Stratos. "Thank you, captain. It's my pleasure to help you."

If he gets the chance, he might have to explain to Jim at least a few of the ways this conversation has needled his brother. It doesn't seem fair that only Felix gets the entertainment value along with the irritation.

"Hm. Well, I won't delay you further, captain. I'm sure you're eager to change into dry clothes," Stratos notes. He bows stiffly and gestures to Felix to follow him. "I wish you a good day."

Felix gives Jim a wink and a grin the moment his brother's back is turned. Don't worry about him, he knows how to handle this. "Captain."