whimsicalwinds | 002 [video/action]

[Sooo Hayate's been here for about a month now. And you know what he has done? Nothing. No making breakfast for people early in the morning, lunch in the afternoon, dinner in the evening, or even random cakes that look like they were made by Cake Boss at 2 AM. No cleaning, no sneaking talking tigers around Japan and getting hit by cars... Nope. Nothing. And as such, he feels like a lazyass right now.

Sure, he has helped people here and there with cooking (especially his neighbors whose closet door he completely mutilated), and yeah, relaxing is great, but... if he's going to possibly end up being here for months, or even years? He wants to do something more productive! ..And naturally, this productivity doesn't exactly end up benefiting him in any way whatsoever but. Oh well. So after some thought as to how he should go about this, he goes ahead and makes a video entry.]

Hello, people of Luceti! My name is Hayate Ayasaki. [..How should he approach this again..] ..Ah, back at home, I happen to be a butler. Milady isn't here though, so I figured I may as well find something to do with my time since I'm not quite sure what else to do here...

So! I wanted to offer being anyone's butler, or... something like that, anyway. Since I wouldn't be living with the person or anything, ahaha... [He laughs a bit nervously.] But I could at least help people out with housework such as cleaning or cooking. Would anyone happen to be interested? It wouldn't be limited to one person, either.. I wouldn't mind helping multiple people with that. Or with anything else, for that matter. So if someone doesn't need me to do housework, I could at least help with things like moving furniture and stuff... or whatever else, really! I'll do my best with whatever it is.

[And then a long pause, as he thinks of whether or not he has anything else to say... nope.] Ah, I guess that's about it, so... just let me know!

[And then off the feed goes...! Later on, Hayate can be found around the item shop, looking for things like nails and screws. It's about time he fixed that door of Aoba and Mikado's...! And then he'll be heading on back to C7.]

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Ah, n-no, there aren't any secret vitamins that help me do that. [...Interpol? That totally sounds familiar, though Hayate won't dwell on it. Nagi's the one who's into anime and cartoons, anyway.]

It's just that back at home, I usually spent my days working as a butler as Milady's mansion while attending school and working at another part-time job with two of my friends. So between all of that and studying, I never really had the time to sleep. Even before then, when my parents had me working multiple jobs to make up for their gambling, I didn't sleep much. But I get along fine on those few hours, so it's okay!

...

Kid. You deserve a medal of some kind for being so cheerful about something so...not cheery!

A-ah... I don't think it's that much of a big deal, really! I'm used to it and don't mind it, anyway.

That's not a good thing to be used to, but if you insist...

How do you feel about random midnight calls around midnight or so? I keep a strange sleep schedule, and meals are forgettable when I'm working. Running to the restaurants or shops for food also get forgotten when I'm working.

...I've got nothing to pay you with either, unfortunately, but I can still find a way to make it worth your while.

[If anything, he enjoys it at this point, really.]

Mm, that's fine, sir! I'll make sure to keep that time free for you. And you don't have to worry about payments at all, really, ahaha.. I'm just happy to help.

[No, no 'sir'--it's making him remember that Malnosso lie from the last week, when he was a Commander in a military he'd never ever dream of. They could go over that later, though. For now:]

I'll find a way to repay you anyway, it's just my style. Another question. How would you feel if I asked for your assistance in my work from time to time?

A-ah... If you're sure then. But I suppose I wouldn't mind that either.

[...well. It depends on what kind of work it is, so... (he's not cleaning up dead bodies man)] What kind of work do you do?

It's nothing too traumatizing. Sometimes I just need an extra person to help me lift and move things. My actual job isn't exactly workable here, but I am making plans for something cool within the next few weeks. I don't want too many people involved in them either...

How well can you keep a secret?

Ahh, I see! That doesn't sound too bad then. I was worried that it may have been something shady or suspicious, ahaha.. [Like his parents' work, which they forced onto him as a child oops.]

I think I can keep secrets very well! I'll make sure not to tell anyone. What is it?

Not here, and not right now. You might want to be surprised a little bit too, so I don't want to ruin all of your fun!

[Because he's not suspicious at all--he's just a kindly, eccentric gentleman who happens to mention running from Interpol.]

But no, it's definitely nothing shady, and it's certainly nothing dangerous... [much.] Consider yourself hired. This is going to make for a wonderful partnership!

[...Admittedly, that does sound just a wee bit suspicious, but this guy doesn't actually seem like a suspicious person, so...]

Ahh, okay! In that case, I look forward to finding out what it is and working with you, sir!

[..And really, even if it was dangerous, Hayate would be able to handle it.]

[No, not sir. He's not the Commander, he's--]

Please. Arsene Lupin III is my name. Most people just call me Lupin, Ayasaki-kun.

Oh, my bad! Ahaha... In that case, I'll call you Lupin-san! ..Unless you want me to drop the honorific. [People here seem to be rather casual like that.]

My mom was Japanese, actually, and a lot of my friends are also Japanese. Do what you feel most comfortable with--though, don't be too surprised if I eventually end up calling you 'Hayate-chan.'

[Hayate... chan...]

A-ah... May I ask why you could end up calling me that, Lupin-san?

[This isn't because he looks like a girl, is it... Because he gets that a lot. To the point where he actually arrived here in the new feather dress and everything.]

All of my associates end up getting a 'chan' eventually. Jigen-chan, Goemon-chan...

Fujiko-chan...

[He smiles to himself, and the humor is evident in his voice.] It's just something I do, unless you want to be called 'Hattie'. I could do that too.

[So much -chan... Hayate would comment on the Fujiko part, but alas. Her conversation with him was after this one (or something). But whew. At least it isn't because he looks feminine. Good, good.]

I see... Well, my friends at home call me a number of names back at home, so I'll be fine with whichever it may be!

That's excellent then--I look forward to doing business with you!

Mm, the same goes to you, Lupin-san! I look forward to working with you!

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