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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Whenever you wish, Hayate! We shouldn't expect new people for a while, but I can always show you around and let you know what to expect, so that you're not overwhelmed by the time things get busy.

Ah, okay! I would appreciate that a lot, actually. Could you please do so, whenever you're not busy?

I have a few errands to run, but I can be there afterward. Give me an hour?

Mm, that's fine! I'll be there in an hour then, Rydia-san!

Alright! See you then!

[Unless you want to handwave it; that's cool too. /)_(\

But after an hour or so, he'll be walking into the Welcome Center!]

[Rydia is inside, sipping some green tea with honey as she pages through her journal. Upon hearing the bell jingle as it does whenever the door opens, she glances over and stands up.]

Hello, Hayate! That's good timing. I just got here a few minutes ago.

Hello, Rydia-san! Did you really? I suppose that really was good timing then, ahaha... [He smiles widely and walks on over to her. sup.]

[She nods and sets her journal aside.]

Let me show you around! It's not going to be a long tour since this is a small building, but we make the most of what we have here. Oh, and do you want anything to drink?

N-no, I'm fine! But thank you very much, Rydia-san. [..He'd feel kind of bad asking a girl to get him something to drink, so...]

You're welcome! Well, this is obviously the main area. I like to keep much of the basic information handy here, such as copies of those maps [She gestures to those tacked on the walls, and the desk where she stores others.], the list of available dwellings, and the guest book, over there.

In the closet just off to the side, I keep a lot of blankets and winter-weather clothing. Considering what we arrive in, it's all the more essential to have something for the poor newcomers that arrive here half-frozen. Thankfully, that's not so much of an issue now.

Ahh, I see... [He listens intently, looking at wherever she gestures. He peers over at the guest book as well, which he hadn't really noticed there before. Oops. Good to know it's there though. Hmmm.

--And then the last part gets him a little curious..] A-ah, um... I have a question, Rydia-san! Do.. do people sometimes come here in the wrong clothing? Like girls with the men's new feather clothes, and vice versa. [...] ...It's a hypothetical question!

[She raises an eyebrow at that, then looks thoughtful.]

If it has happened, I haven't personally seen it, but it could be possible. I'd keep more clothing here, but with the store right across the plaza, they can usually find their own outfits right away.

Ah, that's a relief... It seems like I may not have been the only one then! [...ahem.]

Ah, I see! Since the clothing store is right by here, I'm sure having clothes here isn't very necessary. I was just curious though, ahaha..

[She nods, not about to press the issue even if she is curious. Gesturing toward the kitchen, she heads there.]

This is our kitchen. It's not very big, but we try to keep the essentials stocked, just in case newcomers arrive hungry or need to stay here a few more days before they figure something out. If you already know about electricity, it's pretty simple, but I have a guide about that too, otherwise.

[Moving on....]

Over here, we have sleeping quarters. Again, nothing fancy, but as long as they're plenty of bedspace to go around, we don't kick anyone out. Most people don't stay very long anyway, since there isn't much privacy to be had.

[Just continuing to listen intently and look around! Dododo..]

I know of electricity, so that wouldn't be necessary, Rydia-san. [But wow, they have guides even on that? That's so helpful...! For those who aren't familiar with such topics, of course.]

Oohh, I see... Do newcomers usually stay here for a while before finding a place of their own?

[She nods, thoughtful.]

Those that arrive without knowing anyone at all usually do, at least for a night or so. It's hard, arriving here alone. People that are lucky enough to have friends or family around usually just stay with them, I think.

Ah, I see... I can imagine it being hard on them. I don't have anyone here from my home, but at least I was fortunate enough to find some very nice people who let me stay with them for a few nights. [Before he got his own apartment next door to them and all. So he never exactly had to stay in the Welcome Center himself..!]

Your were lucky, indeed. I'm glad you had such a welcome when you first arrived.

[She glances around. Hm, what else....]

That's basically it, for the Welcome Center. We have the Memory Garden just outside, and everyone's welcome to plant something there, if they wish. Feel free to do the same, if you haven't already.

Yes, I suppose I was, ahaha... [And he'll follow her glance around! Hmmm.]

Memory Garden? I don't normally plant things, but I'll be sure to remember that anyway, Rydia-san!

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