Our rules are very clear. There is no ambiguity

Certain relationships are strictly off limits to a Companion

It shouldn’t even matter. The whole thing is absurd

I find in him none of the things I’ve been taught to admire

No manners, no tact, no style. Not a gentleman in any sense

More likely to insult me, even when trying to complement

And that’s not often. One step away from the barnyard

I could have any man, or woman. The rich, the powerful, the cultured

A life of leisure and security could be mine with just a word.

All for my mere presence. And my soul would remain my own

Why would I give that away to one whose violence frightens me so?

Why do I stay here? I could leave at any time

I should probably just cut my ties and head for civilization

But who then would comfort him? The hurt little boy only I see inside

It’s right there on the screen. Plain in black and white

A Companion shall not engage in inappropriate relationships.

These relationships being defined as:

a) Initiation of a non-consensual liaison

b) A liaison contracted for less than Guild minimum price

c) A liaison that would tend to lower the stature of the Guild

d) Love

The rules are very clear. Damn the rules.