Thread: A War of Maids (MasterOfWhispers and Fancy_Brat)

Since her little run-in with Lucien this morning, work for Emilia suddenly didn't seem so bad as she used to think. Normally she would take a bit of time on her own with the rooms, but she was starting to be more productive with her time. Of course, she was still on the lookout for a potential partner, but most of the other maids she had run into with in small little groups. Part of it was that they were responsible for certain areas of the estate, though it wasn't surprising to find them grouped off with their own kind. A couple fox maids every now and then, and the other neko maids were on the first floor. For now, her search was yielding no results, but she wasn't about to give up so easily. If she just focused on working until they left, someone would come along soon enough. And maybe she didn't have to wait as long as she thought... While she was working around in one of the upstairs bedrooms, she could hear someone knock at the door. Uh...come in? Whoever it was on the other side seemed to be taking a little while to open the door. Perhaps they weren't expecting her to be inside? But they did knock. The door slowly creaked open, a pair of large fox ears poking in. Oh...perhaps this wasn't the best time for me to drop by. The fox girl slowly stepped into the room, also dressed in uniform. While she was sure she had seen this girl around before, it was very likely they hadn't talked. It feels a little odd having someone else tidy up your room wouldn't you say? Emilia tilted her head slightly. This was her room? Oh...well, if you don't really want me to...but I've already started. But I could use a little help. The girl crossed her arms over her chest, looking deep in thought as she thought about that offer. Was it that hard to answer? At least they could get more done quicker together. Well, I suppose I could help out a bit, though to be honest, I wasn't really planning on...working really... Just as Emilia was thinking this couldn't get anymore odd, this girl accomplished just that. She was a maid in service to the Mathias house, but at the moment she had been intending on forsaking her duties for a bit?! Er...well at the very least, you could start fixing up your bed? The sheets were all wrinkled and there were a couple of the pillows tossed around. The girl was pretty, but it would appear that she could be a monster at times too. Emilia knew that no matter how much time she put into that herself, that bed would never be the same. With a little sigh, the girl made her way over to the bed while Emilia got to work cleaning the windows. She had the curtains opened up so the sunlight could come in and she could see outside into the garden. Of course, there were a good number of maids running around with their chores as well. She could have sworn for a second she caught someone accidentally losing control of the hose, getting herself and a few others drenched. Hopefully, such a thing would not happen during the competition. After she had finished, she turned her attention back to the other girl, her eyes widening a little in surprise. It seemed like she was taking a little snooze at the edge of the bed, but that's not what she was focusing on. The mess of a bed that she had witnessed not too long ago now seemed like it had been untouched, ready for a new person to use it. Not a single wrinkle in the sheets and the covers were tucked in nicely. The pillows were in place as well. This girl didn't seem to have as much motivation as a maid, but was she some sort of genius?! She cautiously approached her from behind, shaking her gently to try and wake her. Eh...? What...? With groggy eyes, she stared back at Emilia. Oh...it's you. I did my share didn't I? I get a little break...I think. What was she supposed to do about her? I don't mean to bother you, but if Master Lucien were to see you like this, I doubt he'd be very pleased. Her attempt at scolding the fox girl didn't seem to work. She still stared with that sleepy look. Hmm...but I've been working here for a while now. I'm pretty good with my hands you know. Work isn't all that exciting, but it seems I'm really good at it. Almost like...a maid prodigy! What was she talking about? If she was always like this and she hadn't gotten in trouble for it yet, maybe it wasn't worth trying to fix. Oh...but Mia...she might say something. Her ears twitched a couple times and she slowly stood up, stretching her arms over her head. Maybe it's because I've been scolded by her a good number of times already, but I feel like I can sense when she's near, like a sixth sense just for tracking her. Emilia wasn't sure whether or not she should feel proud for her. Well, at least try not to overdo it. Maybe you just need to get more sleep at night. With the competition coming up, you should have plenty of time to rest up. You are...coming right? A soft chuckle came from the girl, almost as if taunting Emilia for even asking. Oh, but of course I am. I'm a rather competitive person you know. Work is a little...dreary, but if it's in a competition, I won't hold back. I'll make the opposition regret crossing me, and then I can spend a little more time getting spoiled by Master Lucien. Sounds like quite a plan, wouldn't you say? There wasn't much point in trying to argue with her. Whatever floats your boat...I guess. Oh...I don't think I've introduced myself. I'm Emilia. And you are...? The girl let out a little yawn, straightening up immediately with her hands at her hips. I'm Lili. And thanks a bunch for not ratting me out. Such a cute name for an onoff slacker. Well, the quality of her work was something else. Er...I didn't say anything about turning you in...but I guess I can overlook it. Honestly, she felt rather happy that Lili would be in her debt. Maybe she could ask about pairing up? But, not quite yet. I take it you're one of the newer ones. I could see how jumpy you were when Master Lucien called you in earlier. I take it your review went rather well. Emilia blushed slightly as she recalled that. She then remembered that Lili would have done the same, but she couldn't have been lazy during her sessions with him. She must have been really good with that too. M-more or less. Another little chuckle came from Lili as she gently patted Emilia's head. Good to hear. Maybe if you're here long enough, you can afford to slack off a little like me! So she was admitting that she was a slacker. Er...I don't know about that, but I'll work hard as always.