[ ... 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.
[ he knows what two of those things are, and he's not going to shame himself further by revealing that a girl almost ten years younger than him knows more than he does. So he merely nods, somewhat bashful. ]
This city is like something out a fairy tale to me, I admit... But I fully intend on learning how all of it works.
Oh, you're a very kind young lady. If only my own was so generous... [ one day he'll teach Fiona to be more helpful... maybe. In all honesty, he rather likes being relied on so much. ]
I shall be fine on my own, thank you. Believe it or not, this isn't that different from what I do at home.
I try to keep busy. Now, let's see... [ Zara is grateful to move away from confusing technology, heading towards the short apartment hallway. ] Here is the bathroom, and those four doors are our bedrooms. We just so happen to have a spare for you.
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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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This city is like something out a fairy tale to me, I admit... But I fully intend on learning how all of it works.
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[ SHUT-IN. ]
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I shall be fine on my own, thank you. Believe it or not, this isn't that different from what I do at home.
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[ at least someone appreciates him. ]
I try to keep busy. Now, let's see... [ Zara is grateful to move away from confusing technology, heading towards the short apartment hallway. ] Here is the bathroom, and those four doors are our bedrooms. We just so happen to have a spare for you.
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This room would be yours. Do you have anything you need to move over?
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[ she's lived a simple life. ]
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