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"I was Simon's personal butler ever since we were kids. I watched him grow and become the man he is today. He always treated me kindly even if he didn't have to, worrying about me whenever I got into trouble or got sick, he was more like a dear friend than my master. I admire him as much as a person can admire another... but... He changed after marrying his wife, even more after she suddenly passed away. Young master became really cold and harsh to everyone, on "better days" always quiet and in his thoughts. It didn't help that nobody from his old servants stayed behind, I do not blame them in the slightest, because even I didn't feel safe at the mansion anymore. Regardless of that, I decided to stay with my young master. I feel like he needs someone to be around, despite how he acts and treats me I can see he is truly hurting, besides it's my duty as his personal butler to stay by his side even in the worst times and protect him if something like this ever happens again. I won't abandon him."
"Somehow this one didn't leave after my wife's death. He's kept me sane, from completely snapping. I'm not a fan of opening up to others, but... I feel like Ashe is the only one in my life I can still tell what's on my mind without being pushed away. I wonder what made him stay, anyway... Ah, I find myself as of late calling him into my office during the evening hours. He's receptive and kind, I've been harsh on him ever since *she* left this world, but I find my heart slowly mending itself to let him take the place that *she* had once closed off from me... I assumed one would never take her place again, I guess we're all wrong from time to time. Whether or not he accepts my advances fully... I suppose only time will tell. Perhaps it is foolish to even consider him ever thinking of me in any positive manner after the cruelty I've shown him. I need to go easy on him, give him some time away from the mansion. Let him know his loyalty is appreciated. Because...Because I believe I may have fallen in love. I never imagined the feeling could bloom inside of me ever again. Annabelle told me nobody could love me, nobody could look at my bare form and find me attractive. Yet Ashe... Ashe's gaze never falters. He never judges or casts doubt upon me. He's loyal to a fault, I... I don't believe in a God or higher being, but if there were such a thing, I believe Ashe is a saint sent from the heavens to fix me."
"Master Quill always kept it to himself ever since he was a child. I remember that I did empathize with him at some point, Simo--- m-my master's parents weren't the fairest when raising them both. It also includes little things like getting me assigned to Simon more often even when he didn't require my assistance or scolding Quill for small things that he shouldn't be scolded for.. regardless of that... It's still a huge shock to me that he wanted to frame his brother for the death of his wife, even if it was impacted by jealousy. I say karma got him right back. Despite that, I still wish him the best and I am sure he had nothing to do with *her* death as the rumors say. I hope his future will be much brighter now."
"Tch. The family butler. He was never really allowed near me, I was told my brother needed him more than I did. The time he did spend with me was quite comforting though. It wasn't often I had somebody empathize with me instead of pity me. That's all the other maids and butlers did. Pity me. I didn't have a rough life, I just wanted to be treated fairly. I think he sensed it. It's a shame he hasn't tried to reach out after the murder of my sister in law. He's likely still stung over my accusations against his "young master", regardless of the evidence I found at the scene. His testimony... Simon's testimony... They both ruined my reputation. To think I ever had feelings for him... It does appear that he and the hidden devil are interested in each other, perhaps I'll use it against him. Perhaps showing him the hard evidence myself would turn Ashe against *him*."
"I met Soren thru his piano tutoring services. Thanks to Simon giving me more free time outside of the mansion I decided that it was time to learn at least some basics since we do own a piano of our own that just collects dust. Surprisingly enough Soren and I have a lot to talk about, even outside our tutoring sessions. He was nothing but kind and warm to me from the beginning so it's no wonder that we became friends rather quickly. What can I say more? He is an excellent pianist with great character, I am glad that we met."
"Despite the reputation his employer has, Ashe is a kindhearted and genuine individual. We met through my piano tutoring services, but he's quite the treat to talk to outside of that. Whenever he's free I ask him to relax at my favorite cafe for lunch and coffee. Always my treat, of course. It's nice to have friends in a town as daunting and scary as Hawklin, so I'm glad we met."
"When Simon told me that I should find friends outside the mansion I am sure he didn't mean wanted criminal. I know I shouldn't help him. I know he is dangerous and I know that he has the power to end everything I have worked so hard for on a whim. Still, as strange as it is, I pity Arti's situation. I still don't trust him completely and we both know that shelter arrangments are only temporary, but given the short time spent together, I slowly start to like his company. Sadly sooner or later my master will find out about all this mess and knowing him he won't let it slide. I hope that Artillery will be far away by then, for his and mine sake. Maybe I am rather naive or have too big of a heart but I hope that he clears his name one day and we could meet normally, without hiding."
Ashe shelters me. Funny, isn't it? Works for a local detective, solid morals. Yet, a heart big enough to hide a known criminal.