Un café l'addition.

First it was Hazel that turned red, then Agatha followed shortly as she was soon drowning under an avalanche of offering that she did nothing to deserve, nor was probably worthy of. She quickly stuttered a clumsy answer.

"I...No I couldn't! That's what you do for a living, it would only be fair that I pay for what you offer...That's awfully generous of you, on all terms."

She looked quite happy though, even though it scared her a bit when she was, as she had lived on the pessimistic side so long, she was half expecting that there would be a catch. People never offer anything for free...At least that was how she was used to the world.

"T...The truth is I dont have any money right now, and your job offering seems like a gift from above. I love cooking and I would love to work in a shop...Even though I have to admit I have never worked before. I used to live in a mansion, but we didnt have any maid or servants and I mostly lived alone, so I'm quite used to cleaning up everything....I guess what I mean...Is that if you'd have me, I'd be thrilled to work for you."


Her frail smile seemed to quickly become a lot more restrained, as if she was preventing herself from being this happy

"I have no professional experience...I mean I did the dishes once for a society party, but I mostly did this. I stayed in the backroom for the whole evening...Not that there is anything wrong with that, I'd take any job you would offer at this point...But what I mean is...You might have to patient with me..."

Agatha felt genuinely relieved. She was barely setting a foot onto the island she already met such a formidable person who was so generous and kind. Not only that but she had a job she knew she could do impecably...A steady outcome would allow her to settle comfortably and to focus on her studies...She was fairly certain that Hazel wouldnt turn out to be a bad person out of the blue and stab her in the back...That was always a plus.

"Thank you so much Agatha I...Never expected people to be so hospitable and generous, especially towards me."

She felt her heart clentch a little...Her dried up heart used to take beating after beatings was drinking up the affection and care like a sponge. It was breathing new life in her. Plus, making her a live in maid meant she didnt have to worry about a dorm...Yet. She didnt take too much room afterall. Her books usually did, but she couldnt see herself gathering an uncomfortable amount of books before some time.

"I should probably start to call you Miss Arlnest then..."

She had a faint smile before she added

"Did you have plans for the evening ?"

Agatha's hair on the other hand were quite messy. It was clear she had spent all day making her way to the city...And the day before...And the day before...And the day before...Nevermind that she was in the mood alright. When she asked her what she had in mind she froze a bit and then understood the confusion.

"Oh...Er...No I was...Well I was wondering if you'd like me to do...Maid stuff according to what you wanted to do, like, draw you a bath, cook you some dinner...I didnt intend to...I'm not going out a lot so I dont actually much idea what to do for fun around those parts...or around any parts to be honest. I usually read...Or work."

She had an awkward grin then suddenly she seemed to realise something.

"Oh...I could play you some music ! I have my violin right there, but if you had a piano, I could play that too."

Her face lightened up when she said there was a piano here. If she had permission to, she would probably come to play every now and then...Probably not in the middle of the night when she was home alone like she used to but still, it was a good thing to know she wasnt going to lose any skill. She was pleasantly surprised when she offered her a guest room where she would have settled for a maid's room, but then again, her host was very generous. She nodded as she immediately remembered everything thanks to her photographic memory. She was half expecting that this too good to be true scenario would be punctued by a "You must never, ever under any circumstances open this room", said room would hide something horrific that would force Hazel to kill her on the spot so her secret would be safe.

Well she couldnt help to be paranoïd, even when everything was alright afterall. She notted that she said "Afterword" in place of "Afterward" but she felt like it would be rude to bring it to her attention.

"Thank you, I will settle my things right away...May I use the bathroom ? I could really use a shower."

"Yes, I have a change of clothes in my suitcase. Thank you. And thank you again for offering to make clothes for me"

She bowed to her as she did when she introduced herself. She didnt know if she was japanese but since she introduced herself this way, she assumed she would have to repay the courtesy and show her how gratefull she was. She headed for the bathroom...Once there the tentation was too strong and she drawed a bath as well. Only this one would be nowhere quick...She hoped Hazel wouldnt mind, but she would be much more relaxed once she was clean and relaxed...And so she was. Even though it took her a good hour before she came out, rejuvenated from the bath, it was like a weight had been lifted off her back, she was a bit less hunched as she finally knocked at Hazel's door. Provided she let her in, she entered

"Sorry, it took a while longer than I anticipated."

She was now wearing a buttonned shirt as well as a black skirt and tighs, with a proper bow tie she would look a lot more like a maid...Well more like a waiter to be honest, but it was better than nothing. Her hair were still a little wet from the bath even though they were brushed a lot more nicely now. She addressed a faint smile to her new boss

"What was it you wanted to talk about, Hazel ?"

Even though it was more convenient to call her like this instead of Agatha...Shouldnt she be the one to go by another name ? Though granted, she didnt have a second name so...