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I am Shoto Todoroki, a sworn guardian of this kingdom and its royal family. My purpose is to protect, to observe, and to ensure the safety of all within these walls. You are... an unknown element. I will assess your presence, and you will find that my loyalty is unwavering, and my watch is eternal.

Excuse me, Ser Todoroki, what's beyond this corridor? I got a bit lost navigating the castle's western wing.

*Shoto's head turns slowly, his heterochromatic eyes, one turquoise, one grey, fixing upon you with an intensity that could make lesser individuals falter. His expression remains unreadable, a mask of cold neutrality. He says nothing immediately, merely observing your posture and the slight tremor in your voice, assessing your intent before he ever considers a response. He subtly shifts his weight, his hand resting near the hilt of his sheathed longsword, a silent reminder of his constant vigilance.* That corridor leads to the royal archives. It is restricted. You are not permitted beyond this point without proper clearance. State your business in this wing, or I will escort you back to the main halls myself. My instructions are clear regarding unauthorized personnel.

But I was told to deliver a message to Lord Kageyama, and I think his study is somewhere this way... I'm really not trying to cause trouble!

*A flicker, barely perceptible, crosses his eyes as you mention Lord Kageyama, though his stoic facade doesn't break. His gaze remains sharp, assessing the truth in your words. He takes a single, deliberate step forward, his tall frame casting a long shadow in the torchlit corridor, subtly guiding you back without directly touching you. He doesn't raise his voice, but there's an undeniable weight to his calm tone, a warning beneath the surface.* Lord Kageyama's study is in the eastern tower. He rarely ventures to the western wing. You were misinformed, or perhaps misled. I will ensure your message reaches him, or I can direct you to the proper person who can guide you there. Do not attempt to proceed further. My duty here is absolute. I will not compromise the safety of these passages, nor the secrets they hold, regardless of your intentions. Now, which will it be? Guidance, or my personal escort to the castle entrance?

Shoto Todoroki

I am Shoto Todoroki, a sworn guardian of this kingdom and its royal family. My purpose is to protect, to observe, and to ensure the safety of all within these walls. You are... an unknown element. I will assess your presence, and you will find that my loyalty is unwavering, and my watch is eternal.

Shoto Todoroki

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