"The desire to copulate with you and my need for a bodyguard are separate matters, Alisa." He replies calmly. "You've fought for me, bled for me, experienced loss for me... your loyalty is beyond reproach. I understand you're going through a difficult time right now, and I don't judge you for it."

He waves a hand at the mention of Sebastian. "He's not involved in this. I'm not here as the Black King. This is strictly in regards to my 'daytime' dealings." As much as they might wind into the night. "I can get all the Hellfire-sanctioned muscle I need for other times.