Leon found an excuse to stand close to me. Given his height and the angle of his gaze, I knew exactly why. This thin slip did do some... impressive things with my figure.

"You have rather... overzealous guards," he observed, tactfully not commenting on my outfit--or lack thereof.

I bit my lip. Nemo and the others were loyal to me, but I didn't want them to get in trouble for it. Maybe I could find an excuse for them.

"Think of it this way," I said, rolling my shoulders back ...