Your placard in the ballroom said as much, sir. [So it was mildly rhetorical.] How did you become a detective?
[But there's a shrug because like. Yes and no, maybe.] Master Blue is incredibly busy. It's not always about willingness. I'm sure you've experienced times you've wanted to do things but work kept you away from them, haven't you?
I'm more than happy to share my story, as long as you're willing to indulge my curiosity. I'd like to know how you became a [uh] "cutler" as well.
[Cook and butler... Butler... Peach for tutorial killer confirmed.]
... I suppose I can sympathize. Being held up by your responsibilities is quite frustrating... Still, I can't say I'm not disappointed it won't be so easy to get in touch with your master. I have many questions I'd like to ask them.
I guuuess that's a fair trade, sure. [Huff. She'll have to make due, but at the same time she does want to be polite and know more about their guests.]
...Master Blue is working really hard to be available soon. These events take lots of time and planning, and with things being the way that they are I think maybe we've just run into a few minor snags. Nothing serious! But it's additional time and more work to do.
Come on now, no need to look like that. It's natural to want to learn more about someone you've just met. [More like... squeeze info out of, but.] Would you like to go first?
[He doesn't want to give deets and risk getting nothing in return. :///]
Well yeah but you're the guest! [That's apparently her problem here.] But I guess if you really want to know...
[But she's immediately distracted, oops.] Master Blue's never invited so many of you before so it's not too surprising, but usually we have more than enough room and all of your personal belongings arrive so we can place them in your rooms. That didn't happen this time.
... I can think of a number of reasons. But perhaps that's a topic better discussed later. [No dodging. Only answers. :/] For now, why don't we focus on getting to know each other? We're both curious about our backstories, after all.
We really only had to show Master Blue once before we were hired. But I think it's because we're just really good at our jobs! It's one of those things that felt like a perfect match even if you're not entirely sure how or why. Master Blue had very specific needs and we were able to accommodate those.
But it's been kind of a long time now since then. [Given they're. 5015 years old.]
[Please don't remind him of their age. He's still trying to wrap his head around the amount of people that are a gazillion years old...]
Ahaha, it sounds like you three were extremely lucky. I'm almost jealous. [Is he.] Were you responding to a job listing posted by Master Blue themselves? You can't end such a fascinating story like that, Peach-san.
[... Is he trying to butter her up? He's totally trying to butter her up.]
It's more like Master Blue mentioned the need for assistance and we were given jobs based on what suits us best.
[He can try? She's old, my dude, she has dealt with many guests. She's still pleasant though.] Wouldn't you volunteer for a job if you knew you were meant to do it?
Perhaps. But I won't pretend like I wouldn't consider how it would benefit me, first and foremost. [It is, maybe, a good thing that Peach apparently knows shit about him. Huh.] Are you saying you feel it was destiny that brought you to Master Blue?
Doesn't that kind of make you an opportunist, sir? [Like she doesn't say if that's a good or bad thing either way but she takes note of this.] But I guess most humans want to know what they'll receive in exchange for giving.
With all due respect, sir, I'm not sure that's actually true. [She's not even talking about Akechi specifically, it's more of a general thought. But she doesn't elaborate on that.]
Then I suppose maybe our employment with Master Blue was a bit like destiny, yeah! And what about you and the guests here? Would you consider that destiny of some kind, too?
Normally, you would discuss the terms of an agreement for some time before you reach a consensus. Only a fool would think the terms they've agreed to are clear if they jump in without taking the time to read between the lines, though that's not to say that every arrangement is perfect... Or do you disagree?
[Cat Woods do you need help. Blink thrice if your contract with Master Blue sucks.]
Of course. And I have to say, your master chose to invite a very [uh] peculiar group.
And what about if a contract has an agreement outlined, but the terms of specific portions of the agreement fluctuate because it's a gray area? If someone feels like an agreement is clear but someone else doesn't, who's right in that kind of situation?
[She can't help but grin slightly though.] Master Blue tends to invite guests of interest. Even if they don't all get along right away. We've never really asked why certain guests are invited, but there's usually some reason or another.
I've read a lot of stories, Mr. Akechi. Sometimes it doesn't hurt to inspect the specifics, does it?
[But she shrugs again.] Master Blue wants us to get to know the guests on our own, so we only learn what's written on your plaques. Everything else we learn on our own.
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[Or is that thing only their master knows...? Hm. He nods at her explanation, though, lifting a hand to his chin.]
Then it solely depends on whether your master is willing to see us. Is that correct?
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[But there's a shrug because like. Yes and no, maybe.] Master Blue is incredibly busy. It's not always about willingness. I'm sure you've experienced times you've wanted to do things but work kept you away from them, haven't you?
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[Cook and butler... Butler... Peach for tutorial killer confirmed.]
... I suppose I can sympathize. Being held up by your responsibilities is quite frustrating... Still, I can't say I'm not disappointed it won't be so easy to get in touch with your master. I have many questions I'd like to ask them.
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...Master Blue is working really hard to be available soon. These events take lots of time and planning, and with things being the way that they are I think maybe we've just run into a few minor snags. Nothing serious! But it's additional time and more work to do.
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[He doesn't want to give deets and risk getting nothing in return. :///]
Snags...? Did something unexpected happen?
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[But she's immediately distracted, oops.] Master Blue's never invited so many of you before so it's not too surprising, but usually we have more than enough room and all of your personal belongings arrive so we can place them in your rooms. That didn't happen this time.
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[Peach is valid, even if Akechi doesn't think so. Master Blue is a shitty host? Don't invite anyone next time? Binch. But also—]
... Wait, hold on. We were supposed to have access to our personal belongings?
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Of course you were. Why wouldn't you be allowed to have them? That seems a little silly.
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... I can think of a number of reasons. But perhaps that's a topic better discussed later. [No dodging. Only answers. :/] For now, why don't we focus on getting to know each other? We're both curious about our backstories, after all.
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....I guess I don't even really know where to start though. [Ahah.] Our jobs aren't nearly as exciting as everyone else's.
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How about I be the judge of that? Your jobs might be more exciting than you think.
[Given... that they're furries......... Either way, he pauses, tilting his head thoughtfully as he taps a finger against his chin.]
How about... when your talents were discovered? Master Blue must have taken notice of them before offering you employment, after all.
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But it's been kind of a long time now since then. [Given they're. 5015 years old.]
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Ahaha, it sounds like you three were extremely lucky. I'm almost jealous. [Is he.] Were you responding to a job listing posted by Master Blue themselves? You can't end such a fascinating story like that, Peach-san.
[... Is he trying to butter her up? He's totally trying to butter her up.]
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[He can try? She's old, my dude, she has dealt with many guests. She's still pleasant though.] Wouldn't you volunteer for a job if you knew you were meant to do it?
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Do you believe in destiny at all?
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[Debatable, really. Either way... He thinks about that for a moment before offering her a shrug.]
Yes, in a way. I believe that fate brings people together.
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Then I suppose maybe our employment with Master Blue was a bit like destiny, yeah! And what about you and the guests here? Would you consider that destiny of some kind, too?
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Well... That remains to be seen. I have to spend more time with my fellow guests to determine if I feel that pull of fate, you know.
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You must have spent some time with other guests by now, no?
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[Cat Woods do you need help. Blink thrice if your contract with Master Blue sucks.]
Of course. And I have to say, your master chose to invite a very [uh] peculiar group.
[Press F for the lounge...]
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[She can't help but grin slightly though.] Master Blue tends to invite guests of interest. Even if they don't all get along right away. We've never really asked why certain guests are invited, but there's usually some reason or another.
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That's a very specific situation. You're almost making me believe you're speaking from experience, Peach-san.
[Hm.]
You have never asked, not even once? I'm surprised at your self-restraint. I would be too curious to keep the questions to myself.
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[But she shrugs again.] Master Blue wants us to get to know the guests on our own, so we only learn what's written on your plaques. Everything else we learn on our own.