*Mostly two-fold; for one, my own instincts, and that of any other Blood male that might arrive will drive us to protect her as well as the Queen, a distraction that could lead to distrust among the circle. For two, if females serve as escorts, protocol could come into question, and if it falls apart, even if there are only the two of us here... if protocol ever breaks down, I hope I can trust you to kill me* He sent, quite serious.