[Video] III

[1mistress_nomaster]

 [You see this face? This is the face of someone who needs a great deal of alcohol.

Her hair is actually too big to fit on the video feed. Which means you only see the chicken that's stuck on the top when she bows her head. Which is often enough, because it weighs more then you think it would. Not that it's the only thing on it -- there's every other kind of terrible looking 'decoration' on it, too. She's got a head ache just thinking about brushing it all out.]

Has anyone had any luck getting theirs out? 

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[outsidehistory]

[He grins.] That's good, I'll get started on putting together a table I guess.

[1mistress_nomaster]

Have you found a room for it yet, because I forgot to ask anyone if they knew of any that would be suitable?

[outsidehistory]

I was figuring on the room right next to the kitchen, that way food will still be warm when we move it in there to eat.

[1mistress_nomaster]

... Of course, how foolish of me. The kitchens are a floor below my banqueting hall so I get confused sometimes.

Alright then, tell me if you need me to do anything.

[outsidehistory]

It is a good idea, my lady, the heat from the kitchens heats the banquet hall.

[A smile and a nod.] I will.

[1mistress_nomaster]

Of course. I had not thought of it like that. [she tilted her head back and laughed, all the silly decorations on her head wobbling a little.] How vapid of me. But it is quite the clever design like that, isn't it?

[outsidehistory]

Not vapid at all, your ladyship just had more to worry about than how to heat such a large hall. That is what the builders are for.

[1mistress_nomaster]

[Smiling~]

I suppose so. And Sir, when you're done with that ribbon in your hair, may I have it? Unless you're feeling particularly fond of it, of course.

[outsidehistory]

I do not mind at all, my lady. I have no use for it and shall give it to you as soon as I can, if Libitina does not take it.

[1mistress_nomaster]

Thank you, hopefully she does. It'll give me some other way to tie up my hair. Pins are fine for decorative times, but I'm constantly afraid of losing one of them. They're precious, I don't really feel like losing one.

[For all she plans to trade one, to get money to get alcohol. Then keep whatever was left over for something else.]

[outsidehistory]

If you had mentioned this earlier I could have picked up a few modern hair ties for you. They are elastic so they can hold your hair up like Kanda's ponytail without bothersome pins.

[1mistress_nomaster]

... Kanda would be the boy who surprised me suddenly enough I fell into the pool, wouldn't it?

[But still, that sounds good.]

Well, yes, that sounds fantastic.

[outsidehistory]

If he had long black hair, yes, that would be him. He is from my home.

[He nods.] I shall get them for you.

[1mistress_nomaster]

I see. Well, he matches the description.

[Shrug.]

Regards. No rush of course. Who knows how long before this leaves us.

[outsidehistory]

He does not open to many people. This place has been hard on him.

[Lavi nods.] I will not be going to work until it is normal.

[1mistress_nomaster]

I see. I don't blame him. Fool I was standing so close by the water, when I cannot swim and it scares me so.

[Frown for that.] How irritating for you to be forced to idle in this place?

[outsidehistory]

He does not swim either, majesty. [Smiles.]

I have work that I can do here, there is just no pay.

[1mistress_nomaster]

Does he not? Good that Cross can then. [Even if it was completely humiliating.]

Which frankly, the greater issue at hand...

[outsidehistory]

I do not think he had much reason to learn to be honest. I am sorry my friend was a problem for my lady.

...Is it? [He doesn't mind there being no pay here. It's just some things need to be done.]

[1mistress_nomaster]

Neither did I, though I've got to admit, it scares me badly and nearly drowning didn't help. [muttered quietly to herself.]

Those of us that are willing can do a lot of that kind of work here, it's not all of us that can work amongst the others and not be noticed and thrown in jail...

[outsidehistory]

If the pool was still here I would offer to get fabric for a modest suit for milady and see if Raven or Becca would instruct you. [He's sure one of them knows how to swim.]

I am hoping that when everyone is fluent in Russian that they will be able to find small jobs that do not require a permanent address or identification.

[1mistress_nomaster]

It's alright, it is hardly like I am going to go swimming in the Thames after all. [Because it was the fastest way to catch plague, and smelt horrid. To start with at least.]

I'd be happy to do the same. When the time comes at least.

[outsidehistory]

And the river here is a bit too rocky for any kind of swimming. [Even fishing was difficult.]

My lady might have to wear more time-period appropriate clothing.

[1mistress_nomaster]

[There's a massive dead pan to that.]

If you mean dressing like Lady Harcourt does, you're going to have to shoot me first.

[outsidehistory]

Milady, I cannot shoot you. I do not like using firearms and do not have on on my person.

They have dresses still, my lady, and proper...ah...garments to take the place of your corset and petticoats.