[ So she's actually been standing outside of this door for ten minutes now. Elza had shown her, told her who this room belonged to, and now it's time for her to finally introduce herself as the newest inhabitant of this apartment. A rabbit, Elza had said. So he shouldn't be scary. She likes rabbits.
... But what if he doesn't like her? What if he glares a lot, or he's loud, or--
[ of course Zara is in his room. What's he doing? The same thing he always does - research. Well, that and cleaning, and generally settling into this bizarre futuristic room he's going to be living in for the foreseeable future. When he hears a knock at the door, he assumes it's going to be Nesso or Elza.
When he opens the door and instead finds a girl... well, he's quick to school his tired face into something much friendlier. ]
[ Despite her inner courage shrieking out IT'S A BUNNY AND THEIR FRIEND DON'T BE TERRIFIED, Mary instinctively shrinks down before the ever-so-intimidating gaze of a total stranger (though he looks more tired than anything) and clutches her fingers into her apron. ]
M-my name is Mary and Elza said I could stay here b-but I thought I should meet you and... just in case...
[ she's so scared! Zara wonders if he really is as intimidating as Pearl and Richie (and Fiona, to some extent) try to make him sound - he hasn't even assigned her any chores yet. Smiling gently, he kneels down on one leg to get more on her level, trying to meet her eyes. ]
That's very polite of you, young lady. I'd say someone with such good manners has very little to worry about! [ although he wonders why Elza invited this girl to live with them out of nowhere. It's something he'd have to discuss later - he's not about to turn her away at the door. ] My name is Zara. I'm in service to Elza's friend, Nesso, whom I'm sure you'll meet soon. Would you like to come inside?
[ Mary is terrified of most strangers, whether they're bunny-eared butlers or sixteen-year-old idols. But she manages to stay put when he sinks a little lower, eyes slowly lifting to his face. O-okay, he's smiling. That's good. She'll be brave enough to nod and inch inside when he stands back up. ]
... Are you a knight too, then? [ maybe? What do you call someone who serves a knight again? ]
[ that is exactly what black wolves saga is, except with more fire and plague ]
Important? You can't let yourself be so impressed by a simple servant. [ he's being a bit humble, because he tries to do more than just be a servant, but hey. ] Despite how he acts, Nesso is a nobleman, however, so you're not too wrong.
[ ... what kind of roommates did she wind up with here? Elza, with the Motherly Demeanor and the Ribbon on His Tail--
Nesso, He Who Nobly Hoisted Young Girls Like Footballs--
And Zara.
Who Mary doesn't think is simple at all, because he has bunny ears and bunnies are smart.
So, meekly, she shakes her head.]
I-if you're-- there to help Nesso, I think that makes you very important. And you're... part of the reason why he isn't alone here. And-- [ she flaps a hand, a bit anxiously. ] You can do paperwork, and that's important too!
[ give him a headache? oh dear. Back when he'd first become a servant, he would have given his young lady all manner of grief for saying something like that - but as he is now, he just smiles, amused, as he stands back up. ]
Rest assured that I can treat myself if it does. Now, would you like to come in? It's impolite to chat in the hallway.
[ she sure is excitable... maybe she's scared more by the situation than by him. Hopefully. Getting back to his feet, he gracefully steps out of the way, allowing her to step inside before closing the door gently behind her. ]
I... ran into him, when we were in school and there were giant bugs. He helped look after me.
[ and said some embarrassing things about princesses, but she'll just gloss over that part. She's still nervously looking around, but at least she's a little less TERROR PALE now. ]
Goodness, you were there, too? Honestly... The people in charge of this place have no morals at all.
[ what kind of psycho puts a child in that kind of situation? It's almost as bad as when he had to confiscate Ciel's "festival prize." Actually, probably a little bit worse, considering there was actual danger involved. ]
It's a good thing that he found you. He seems like a reliable man.
He is! And he said he'd be my friend! [ brightening considerably-- yeah, she likes Elza a lot. She'd really lucked out on meeting the people she had when she'd been hiding under a desk and running for her life from a sultry bug teacher. ]
[ elza is supposedly a great hit with the ladies, Zara thinks. It seems like Mary's no different from the rest. He wanders away a bit to set down the broom and dustpan he'd been holding (rather archaic, but it's what he's used to), speaking as he does. ]
Oh? Did he? He never said he'd be my friend. He must like you a great deal.
We're acquaintances. I haven't known him very long. [ smile! he doesn't mean anything bad, he's just teasing her. Hanging up his apron, then turning around to face her: ] Now then - can I get you something to drink, or would you like to look around?
I'd like to look around! [ so earnest. ] You can learn a lot about someone that way. [ ... yeah, she's definitely gotten a little braver. It helps a lot that he's friends (acquaintances??) with the two that helped her out. Also, bunny ears. ]
Fufu... You're a clever girl. Very well, then. As you can see, this is the kitchen.
[ seeing as the three boys have only just arrived here, it still all looks very plain, but there's clear signs that someone has been using it. That someone was probably Zara. ]
I cook for us here, but you're free to use it, as well, if you have an interest in cooking. There's food in this cooling machine, as well as in the cupboards.
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... But what if he doesn't like her? What if he glares a lot, or he's loud, or--
Okay, no, she has to do this.
SO SHE FINALLY KNOCKS. ]
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When he opens the door and instead finds a girl... well, he's quick to school his tired face into something much friendlier. ]
Good afternoon, young lady. May I help you?
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M-my name is Mary and Elza said I could stay here b-but I thought I should meet you and... just in case...
[ SHE SOUNDS LIKE SHE'S ABOUT TO CRY. ]
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[ she's so scared! Zara wonders if he really is as intimidating as Pearl and Richie (and Fiona, to some extent) try to make him sound - he hasn't even assigned her any chores yet. Smiling gently, he kneels down on one leg to get more on her level, trying to meet her eyes. ]
That's very polite of you, young lady. I'd say someone with such good manners has very little to worry about! [ although he wonders why Elza invited this girl to live with them out of nowhere. It's something he'd have to discuss later - he's not about to turn her away at the door. ] My name is Zara. I'm in service to Elza's friend, Nesso, whom I'm sure you'll meet soon. Would you like to come inside?
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... Are you a knight too, then? [ maybe? What do you call someone who serves a knight again? ]
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[ it's an easy mistake to make, especially considering he almost had gone off with Nesso as his squire. ]
I'm more handy with paperwork than I am with a sword, I'm afraid.
[ also kind of a lie, but hey. ]
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[ HER EYES ARE SO LARGE wow knights and butlers it's like living in a weird fairytale. ]
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Important? You can't let yourself be so impressed by a simple servant. [ he's being a bit humble, because he tries to do more than just be a servant, but hey. ] Despite how he acts, Nesso is a nobleman, however, so you're not too wrong.
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Nesso, He Who Nobly Hoisted Young Girls Like Footballs--
And Zara.
Who Mary doesn't think is simple at all, because he has bunny ears and bunnies are smart.
So, meekly, she shakes her head.]
I-if you're-- there to help Nesso, I think that makes you very important. And you're... part of the reason why he isn't alone here. And-- [ she flaps a hand, a bit anxiously. ] You can do paperwork, and that's important too!
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her nervous flattery is actually pretty charming, and Zara smiles, chuckling a little bit. ]
You're too kind, miss. All this praise is going to go to my head.
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As long as it doesn't give you a headache... [ that's a good thing, right? ]
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Rest assured that I can treat myself if it does. Now, would you like to come in? It's impolite to chat in the hallway.
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Y-yes! Sorry!! [ she's following, nearly tripping over herself. CALM DOWN, MARY. ]
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... By the way, how is it that you know Sir Elza?
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[ and said some embarrassing things about princesses, but she'll just gloss over that part. She's still nervously looking around, but at least she's a little less TERROR PALE now. ]
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[ what kind of psycho puts a child in that kind of situation? It's almost as bad as when he had to confiscate Ciel's "festival prize." Actually, probably a little bit worse, considering there was actual danger involved. ]
It's a good thing that he found you. He seems like a reliable man.
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Oh? Did he? He never said he'd be my friend. He must like you a great deal.
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... Are you two... not friends?
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We're acquaintances. I haven't known him very long. [ smile! he doesn't mean anything bad, he's just teasing her. Hanging up his apron, then turning around to face her: ] Now then - can I get you something to drink, or would you like to look around?
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[ seeing as the three boys have only just arrived here, it still all looks very plain, but there's clear signs that someone has been using it. That someone was probably Zara. ]
I cook for us here, but you're free to use it, as well, if you have an interest in cooking. There's food in this cooling machine, as well as in the cupboards.
[ he means the fridge ]
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The refrigerator?
[ she's learned so much during her time spent with teenagers. ]
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[ congratulations, he actually seems mildly embarrassed by this... HE'S FAILED AS A BUTLER. ]
We have no such thing where I'm from.
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And no microwaves or air conditioners or phones, either? It took me awhile to learn them, too. [ with a little smile. She gets it. ]
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