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The man’s offer fell flat upon the maid’s ears as he spoke of it, her eyelashes batting at him in a makeshift confusion to continue the mood as it had been prior to that statement. In truth, she already had a career that interested her to no end, her being shaped to serve the highest levels of security and staff within her care; however, the temptation to carry a new burden upon her back never once disinterested her in the slightest. If he sought a new maid to help assist him in claiming the spot of honor in the Tanaka family, then she would gladly assist him in doing so—regardless of the delusional spin he placed upon it.
Silk enshrouded fingers, covered her lips as the realization that the man had defended her dawned upon her mind. Granted she could only take this as face value, she still designated that he may serve as a kind master, one she did not fear meeting the grisly bear-like anger of. ❝ To call my meager skills talented…surely you jest at my offerings; I could never hold such a prestigious title with my position as of now, sir, but…I still have gratitude placed in my chest from how kind your words are to me. ❞ Despite the rocky start, he had shown her kindness—albeit only after he rudely named her. ❝ Does this mean you wish for me to become your maid? Are you requesting I view you as a new master…if I am to pass? ❞
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“ perhaps we shall find you a more-- fitting and fearful title. maid seems too-- familial. we will have to speak more of it in due time, but if you would be willing to consider, then i shall appoint you the position as a sort of... personal assistant of sorts. does that sound like a pleasing task to you ? “ lengthy digits toy at the wrappings that now dress his palm. having her under his wing wouldn’t be too hard a responsibility seeing as her instincts drive her actions. in many ways, that kind of intuition could be deadly if it were based on her own gain and merit. keeping a close eye on her for now would ease his worries.
