(PP-F1) Of Maids and Blades (Rin)

[Morgenstern 1]

Jonathan smiled as he strolled through the third floor. He adorned his White and Gold <<Jacket of the Fallen>> that he received with Itzal in a dungeon. Under that A white shirt and then blue jeans covered his legs. His blond spiked hair, swayed in the wind a bit, and his green eyes scanned for a certain place. He was going to see a person he had not seen in quite a while. A rather strange person, but Jonathan enjoyed that. He had met Rin on the fourth floor, took her to get icecream and then he left, leaving the woman to herself. He knew where to find her though. She told him her shop was Cats Needs or something like that. Jonathan shrugged as he seen the shop that met his description with slightly alted spelling. He smiled as he walked in, searching around the room. He did not see the woman at first. Perhaps she is not here? Or maybe she is in a back room? Rin? Kitty? He said the last word out of mind. He remembered what the woman's appearance was. He chuckled stepping forth to the counter, trying to spot the woman. It would be very bad for me if she walked in to that door and found me here. I did not break in here on accident did I? He smiled, looking around. 

@Rin

[Rin 0]

It wasn't long before the third floor was once again filled with life, Rin was the oddest of souls who attempted to hid her self, from everyone and then ran into a woman who told her to try and break out of that usual comfort zone. She sighed still a bit uneasy about all of this. She wasn't use to being out and about in such a frilly uniform.

"Why did I ever let her buy this for me. I need to just get some new clothes made once again as soon as I gather enough material to get the gear made."  

A deep sigh now dispersed form her lips as she looked in the mirror at herself feeling nothing but regret and shame. Her costume was out right now and she was just about to head out to put it back on to keep her embarrassment to a minimum when she heard a voice calling out,

"Oh no."

She shivered now clamping her ear to the bathroom door as she mewled uncertain.

"No no I didn't want anyone to know about me being the owner."

Her voice was a bit high till she glanced back down realizing her maid uniform was a perfect cover albeit embarrassing. The door creaked open as she peeked, the maid headdress in her hair being the first apparel someone would see as she stealthily sneaked out.

"S-sorry but the store isn't open right now t-the shop keeper is away right now."

[Morgenstern 1]

OOC- I described a maid outfit. 

Jonathan looked around, deciding that she must not be here. Halfway to the door he heard a quieter voice. He whipped around quickly, viewing all of the things on the wall of the dojo like room. There coming out of the segment of rooms was a maid. He had not seen her before, but she was stunningly beautiful. "S-sorry but the store isn't open right now t-the shop keeper is away right now." Jonathan stood there stunned, before recollecting himself moments later. She had a green cursor above her head and then on her head was one of those headdresses that maids usually wore.  Around her neck was a laced collar, then along her sides were black sleeves that made it almost all the way down her arms. Through the middle was a large laced white apron, that ended with black making a skirt. Then finally some long back boots that moved to her knees. She appeared, shy, and possibly even embarrassed. Jonathan's face reddened a bit before saying, "Oh.... Sorry. Do you know when she will get back in?" He said this, but alas he really did not care. 

He found himself staring at the woman, trying to figure what to say next. "You look famished. Perhaps you can be my personal maid for the day, and I can take you out to eat?" As he said it, his face reddened. Curses curses curses CURSES! You better not have screwed this up. Jonathan tried to mask his blush and embarrassment with a smile. Hopefully she would not recognize anything. 

[Rin 0]

Rin began to rub her head before long, she looked toward Jon a man she had met while under the guise of her feline fatalle. This had all gotten quite embarrassing, this was why she took on that mask to begin with so people didn't see how easily flustered she was. Just being seen in the maid uniform was embarrassing enough, but now that they would think she was just a simple helper to her alternate self. The long black sleeves of her armlets were soft silken material that she slowly pulled back up as she did a little curtsy.

"I'm so sorry messieurs I don't know when she will be returning."

She held her head down so low that he couldn't see the startled expression she was wearing, why was she speaking in french that didn't even make sense when the predominant group that was stuck in here were Japanese or American.  As he spoke back up though offering that she should take the rest of the day off working as his personal maid her face lit up and her body reeled back losing balance. A startled whimpering voice spoke out.

"W-what personal maid? I-I don't d-do that type of stuff though that often I'm not the greatest at t-things."

@Morgenstern

[Morgenstern 1]

Jonathan beamed at the woman. She answered that she had no idea when her... Employer... would return. She said a word in French, but Jonathan did not care. He knew a dead language which made him able to say whatever he wanted in it. "Quam pulchra es my lady" He bowed to her. She held her head low, hiding her face from him... she then said "W-what personal maid? I-I don't d-do that type of stuff though that often I'm not the greatest at t-things." Jonathan smiled before laughing a bit. He began to walk forward, not thinking or caring. Something was driving him. He grabbed the woman's hand. It was soft, smooth and cool to the touch. He smiled to her and began to pull her out the door where there he realized what he had just done. WHAT DID YOU DO THIS TIME JON! The Tankling blushed furiously. Well... I am do far in might as well keep going. "Not the greatest at things? Nonsense. That room had not a speck of dust on it. Anyway... Pretty faces like yours don't have to be good at most things... Anyway, who could not be good at eating?

Jonathan looked back at the woman and let her go, realizing they were still holding hands. He slowed down a bit. I think I am going a bit too straight forward. What am I even doing? So... My name is Jonathan... Probably should have told you that before I stole you from your job.... He looked forward. His face was burning up. I should have left before I started. I am much too far... WHAT WAS I THINKING... I LITERALLY JUST STOLE A PRETTY GIRL FROM HER EVERY DAY LIFE!

[Rin 0]

As he spoke back in french she began to grow confused, he spoke it better than she ever could and with pronunciation that sounded far more practiced. As she stood before him she felt her legs giving way, she just wanted to melt from the embarrassment that had overtaken her body. How was she suppose to talk with this guy who seemed so confident that her own anxious fears would have her passing out on the ground. Rin whined rather softly as she felt her hand now being gripped, she was so uneasy in this circumstance what type of guy just randomly walks out asking someone dressed like a maid to first be his personal maid and then feed her a meal of his choice. 

As he began to introduce herself she blushed now about to ruin her whole facade by saying she knew it already. Catching her tongue though she squeaked instead of even speaking a word about how they had already met. 

"W-what type of job besides eating did you want me to do exactly?"

Attempting to get straight to the business.

@Morgenstern

[Morgenstern 1]

Jonathan walked in silence with "Miss". She had not told him her name yet just asked what job other than eating. I don't know yet exactly... I really just did things. Not thinking. Now I need to know.. What food do you like... Any places you liked to go? I figured I can think... Possibly... While we eat. He walked forward akwardly. What will I say to Rin? Hey Rin, I hardly know you, you don't ever even come out of that suit, but I stole your maid because I thought she was pretty... Thanks! Jonathan sighed. Does this woman only like to do work, and work alone? Only one way to find out I guess. Hey... Do you like to do anything else other than clean? If you do, I could take you shopping, buy some clothes or so that you might like... Most of the stuff NPC made is elegant and cheap. He looked back at her. She looked okay with the maid outfit, but in Jonathan's opinion, it looked a bit uncomfortable. There was probably much better on the market. I wonder what she is thinking. Hey, I just practically got kidnapped... and this creepy guy is taking me out to eat, possibly it?

[Rin 0]

This was an odd predicament to be stuck in a maid outfit with possible new employers, when they expected you to be the shop keeper of a store that you did in fact own. As she strolled she forward her feet were aimed toward the ground, it was common for a girl of her particular pressure. The imposing sun beating down upon the two as she knew that dozens of beady eyes would be taking in the site of the flustered girl. It almost made her want to puke, pixels of virtual vomit to disperse all over the grass. Although such symptoms and outcomes were nigh impossible in these lands. Instead it was phantom pains or simple discomfort about other human beings. A blessing veiled by the horrid prison that was this game which Kayaba developed. Who thought that the human race would take kind to being imprisoned without justice to be served. 

"N-no I can't accept t-that people have already bought me more than enough clothing. Besides I work with a tailor remember clothes are no problem." 

She shook her hands furious attempting to dissuade him from taking her clothe shopping, unless he had a particular outfit or want to play dress up with her. It was his time after all, was she even being paid for this? Oh know I knew I should have asked about the cash for this upfront. I probably am just gonna end up cleaning his entire shop before he pushes me out. A dark looming cloud of misery now metaphorically dampened her spirits before she remembered. 

"I'm Rin nice to meet you."

 

[Morgenstern 1]

Jonathan walked slowly. What am I going to do... I think I came onto this in a whole new wrong way. I wonder is she actually thinks I am going to make her clean? Speaking of Clean... I better come clean. She had not accepted his thing to buy her clothes, had not told her what she wanted to eat, this was impossible. It was time to just give in he guessed. Then, the woman said something. Something so unexpected, Jonathan gasped in surprise. "I'm Rin nice to meet you." Jonathan stared at her taken aback. You? You are Rin? He seen the cat, and gasped. Why are you pretending to be your maid though? So this is what you really look like? Why did you not tell me from the beginning? A burst of questions was blurted from his mouth and he began to feel awful. I literally expected her to come with me, and... I don't know what to think. I.... I am awfully sorry. I really did not mean to take you anywhere like I did.... I just kind of started toact. I hopped on the crazy train and went from there, and I began to think that there was no point to return to. I am sorry Rin... Jonathan took a deep breath after spilling. He truly felt sorry. 

[Rin 0]

Rin stopped and turned a deep shade of crimson as she shook her head, "N-no I'm Rin's maid is what I said n-not Rin that would be crazy talk besides I don't really even deserve that title I'm just someone for hire. Working the old minimum wage hours practically a slave of sorts." As she talked her babbling made herself, Rin sound worse and worse if he would believe any of her falsities now. "N-not that miss Rin is a slave driver or anything it's brilliant work!" She whined realizing that both her story and her ideas to not ruin her own reputation only made her seem more and more bizarre as she now was feeling a bit light headed. "It's f-fine really stop apologizing and j-just t-take me somewhere it'll make you feel better I-I imagine right?" The girl's voice was shaky, not a single ounce of confidence left in her voice. Perfect prey to those who had worse intentions than Morgenstern, nay Jon. "R-really no problem I-I will e-even go out clothes shopping if it stops you from being so sad."

@Morgenstern

Edited November 9, 2016 by Rin

[Morgenstern 1]

Jonathan looked at he confused after she had denied which she literally just had said. She just kept denying herself after that. What is going on? She then acted as if he were a sad puppy, and tried to make him feel better. Jonathan held up a hand to make her stop. I am not sad. You truly really do not want to go anywhere. My taking you places was to make you happy, not I. I don't who you are anymore. Jonathan looked down. I she a maid, is she Rin, or is she a cat. I don't know what to do. Jonathan looked down. He never should have moved to see Rin. The cat that he met to see how she was faring. He should have turned around when she said that she was not here. Go out and hunt mobs. wait.... What is your thoughts on hunting mobs? For it or against? Rin had a strange sense of feeling of affection towards the computer mobs. She would not pickup a weapon. Jonathan stood there, armed crossed, not yet sure what to do with the woman. He had gone too far and not he did not know how exactly to back himself up. Jonathan looked down.; What to do? 

[Rin 0]

Rin nibbled her bottom lip now hanging her head partially ashamed as her hands were both held firmly in his, perhaps she was just being silly but it was awkward holing the hands of a another male who you secretly hid your true appearance and name from wasn't it. As she peeked back at her companion she managed a rather confused smile, "I'm so sorry I shouldn't be so flustered about all this I have been told by others that it is unsettling. Please forgive me. I promise that I will serve as a loyal maid for the rest of the day be it chores or possibly being pampered. I just get weird around new people." A rather bewildered expression and giggle now escaped her lips as she was then asked about her outlook on hunting a few mobs. "I umm don't actually have a real weapon to fight them with, b-besides I sorta have this crazy notion that maybe they are secretly our fallen allies reincarnated as the monsters we face for eternity. S-sorta an awkward torment isn't it?"

 

[Morgenstern 1]

Jonathan stood in confusion. He really had no idea what to think. This woman, seemed a lot like RIn, even had the same belief of the mobs as her. She then all of a sudden wished to be loved and pampered. I really... don't know. I really would like to, but I am not sure. Here is a good question, why do you work as a maid? You really do not need money for anything if you don't fight mobs, so no armor, potions or anything. Jonathan looked aside, then at the ground. Perhaps if you still are stuck on maid, when My guild and I get a hall, then you could be the maid there, and we could house you. Sadly, we are quite a ways away before getting a guild hall. I am going to make a plan with my shop, that ever 10000 col earned I will donate 1000. Eventually we will get there. And, i have to get customers first. Jonathan began to walk forward. Where would he even take her now? Things were pretty awkward for taking her anywhere to fancy. So.... If your name is not Rin.... Then what is it?

[Rin 0]

"Well I still do need armor, I have to make a living somehow in the shop anyway and tailor's don't just make you free gear usually have to find them materials or pay them col. Besides, if I have no job I can't ever by my own house or room if I end up joining somewhere. I just want to live a normalish life for the rest of my days even if they are to work in this game for stronger players."

She blushed now hanging her head ashamed that she wasn't willing to join the front liner, scared of the binary limbo that might await her or the constant death to those whom she would face if she was just another mob upon the floor. As he asked what her name was she began to feel a bit awkward uncertain of what to even say after all of this. 

"N-noone? I'm just working here s-sorta like an NPC after I lost my boyfriend is all I don't really use names now I just say sir or ma'am to whomever I'm working with. I don't really mind what you call me. As for your donations they seem quite sizeable I don't think i would be able to accept that much I was just gonna ask for enough to pay for food and shelter is all."

@Morgenstern

Edited November 14, 2016 by Rin

[Morgenstern 1]

Jonathan walked forward. This woman was actually giving him a headache. Now he knew what his father meant when he said women were a loving pain. He looked at the woman. She was very beautiful perhaps the most beautiful he had ever actually me, which was about out of ten. But she really was confusing. She liked the idea of being some sort of NPC. Jonathan sighed, there really was no point in helping her really either. It was in her core to want to sit around and make the least working for others. She did not even have a name according to her. Well.... I would just like say, I have no idea what to do. Perhaps I should I escort you back to your job before Rin finds out and act like nothing ever happened. I was much to straight forward thoughout this entire time. Perhaps one day I will come back and hire you for our guild hall. Now I feel like there is nothing for us. Anyway, I really should get back to training. The Frontlines need me ASAP. And talking with you is never going to get me closer to the frontlines.

[Rin 0]

Rin now whined as she looked back an forth between her shoes and Jon's as she finally couldn't stand it any longer, "I-I am the owner of the shop I just have been wearing new clothes and I-I'm really bad at this talking w-with people after I met them in my Katz suit." In a second of weakness she blabbed about everything, this was the reason she would never have made it as top secret spy she had no cool under pressure. Her deceased boyfriend on the other hand was able to keep all sorts of secrets without explaining or revealing information that would have caused Rin to fear for his life. "Please forgive me for the deception I didn't mean to make anything awkward between us I just was testing out if being two different people would help me with my nerves and it did to an extent I j-just d-don't want to be alone in the shop for the rest of my days." As she spoke her entire body shook, the solitude of her own shop reminded her over everything she lost her family, her love, everything. Tears ran down her cheeks as her eyelids fluttered close it was her, she was the problem.

[Morgenstern 1]

Jonathan kept walking in silence and thought to himself. After a minute or so the woman began to literally burst and just come down. -I am the owner of the shop I just have been wearing new clothes and I-I'm really bad at this talking w-with people after I met them in my Katz suit." Jonathan smiled to her even though she was crying. He was glad everything was beginning to come together. She was struggling with being two different people if she was in her Kat suit and not. Jonathan's smile faded and he lifted the woman's chin. Just because one masks their appearance, does not mean they they mask their identity. If you stop trying, then you would be the same in and out of your suit. I wear heavy armor. I am the same when I am in it, but it completely masks my appearance. Jonathan frowned as the woman began to cry. Jonathan did not know what to do. No idea how to comfort her. He was not that good with people as he never had spent any time with them. He pulled the woman closer and brought her into a hug. He had no idea what to do, so this was just winging it. He felt Rin's warm breathing against his chest and her soft dark hair at his fingers. Rin. You are going to be okay. Nothing else is going to happen. You are not alone, and I won't let you. 

[Rin 0]

As her thoughts began to grow less cloudy, Rin began to realize that even on this first floor where everything was shadowed by that day still offered shimmers of lights to pierce through. This odd sensation of someone else's chest acting as a pillow of sorts for her made the subtle memory of her resting safely against her deceased boyfriend. The chilling thought now shot through her entire body, finger tips, toes spine and skull. It was like a brain freeze after chomping down into a huge scoop of ice cream or crushing ice between gritted teeth. Rin remained frozen within his grip as she now rested her head into his shoulder the shock of taking on this position with another was far to shocking. "I-I'm sorry I shouldn't even be here after all this I s-swore that I would never watch another person I care for die in this dreadful game. I don't want to stop anyone from continuing down the paths they take here b-but I can't watch it lead them into the misery of the front lines that took Alex away from me." She sniffled now wiping her eyes clear of the tears that were now streaking down her cheeks.

[Morgenstern 1]

Jonathan stood still holding the woman close to him. He had no idea when to let go, but he figured it would when she would move to realize. He had never really dealt with women, or anyone in general. The woman went stiff against him. Through a sob the woman spoke. "I-I'm sorry I shouldn't even be here after all this I s-swore that I would never watch another person I care for die in this dreadful game. I don't want to stop anyone from continuing down the paths they take here b-but I can't watch it lead them into the misery of the front lines that took Alex away from me." Jonathan stood for a moment. Everything was beginning to come together. She had been with someone before named Alex. He had died and that is why she could not come out of the dark. She was scared that someone she had felt feelings for would also pass. Jonathan spoke up, addressing the woman's words. "I am sorry about him.... If only... Just know.... I do not plan to let anything like that happen like that. I won't let you feel that pain again. I don't plan to go anywhere." He stopped there. He would not let this woman go through this pain again, but he also did not want her to lay in the dark, and waste her life away in misery. 

[Rin 0]

Rin wept. It was the dawning of memories that had long set in her weary consciousness of a man who had promised her the completion of this world and reunion along side one another in the next. Perhaps that was the key, the next world was never a release into the real one but into the next state beyond death. Streaks of tears continued to cascade down her cheek, gently rolling across the skin till it reached her chin. The droplets attempting to drip down to the ground like rain as she leaned in closer now shaking her head the friction of her hair against his outfit caused the strands to cling now statically charged. "I'm so sorry, for bringing all of this upon you without even giving you an explanation b-but I'm must return to my shop now I-I just need to focus on work again." A rather stuttered whimper ended her statement, the darkness looming about her emotions with only the cushioning light of another individual warding it off. Jon's presence managed to cast it aside for brief periods but perhaps that was where she needed to find comfort, in solitude. "I'm so sorry I-I should try and do something f-for you listening to all this? Anything you would like before we head back?"