Sebek and Malleus (pt12)

The CHARON invasion of Book 6 distresses Sebek to the point that he decides to redouble his patrols through the dorm so as not to allow even the slightest risk to Malleus, checking on Malleus in his room every 10 minutes.

Malleus disappears–worrying Sebek even more–so Lilia seeks out Malleus himself and Malleus says that Sebek’s constant vigilance has been starting to wear on him.

Sebek is delighted by what seems to be a rare opportunity to guard Malleus solo, declaring to the members of his group for a class project that nothing else can take precedence over his liege.

Ace comments “Here we go again with Sebek and his ‘liege’…” and Deuce follows with, “It’s the only thing he ever talks about. I get that he respects his housewarden, but like… You can do that without being so annoying and pigheaded.”

In a vignette we see Sebek come physically between Leona and Malleus upon perceiving that Leona is a threat, saying that his manners are a disgrace.

Azul counters with “How audacious of you to criticize out manners after what’s just happened.” (Malleus had summoned them to Diasomna without their consent.)

Lilia says he expects Silver and Sebek to guard Malleus diligently during the Glorious Masquerade social and Jamil admits that, while he was worried about Sebek’s insistence that he join their group, he is glad that Malleus has a proper guard (Sebek: “Malleus’ safety shall always be my first priority!”)

When Trein asks the group about the waterways of Fleur City, Sebek worries about getting the answer wrong in Malleus’ presence. Jamil provides the hint of, “What would you do if your liege tried to take a walk through here alone?” and Sebek declares, “Why, I would insist on accompanying him, of course! Who knows what manner of miscreants could be lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike…” resulting in him realizing the correct answer. (“’Tis a simple question indeed for a proud guardian of the great Malleus!”)