Tanzy shook her head, secretly agreeing corsets seemed silly, but they were expected. She didn't intend to tie it into a deathgrip, but Alice's struggling had made her overestimate how loose it was until she finally eased up on the strings, checking until she could fit at least a finger between the form squeezing device. She loosened Anise's as well, not wanting the maids to be uncomfortable. Hearing her fellow maid inquire about the lavish assortment of attire, Tanzy nooded, looking a tad sheepish. "Yes, he told me to pick from all of this." she answered.
Despite the earlier smile on Anise's face, the conversation and mood in her room soon seemed a bit uneasy. Tanzy bit her lower lip, wondering if everything was ok.Her worries were soon interrupted by Anise's sudden reply, the girl actually apologizing for not telling Tanzy what she thought. Hugging the girl back, Tanzy shook her head. "No, why are you sorry? It's perfectly allright. I just want to make sure you guys are ok. But yes, you're welcome!" she smiled reassuringly at her fellow maids, beginning to put the acessories and gowns left away. Alice's hair came undone, the female apologizing as she undid her handiwork. Tanzy figured she should have expected as much. "It's allright." she assured the twin, only a slight dissappointment sparked.
She jumped slightly as Demetri announced his presence, causing a ripple of unease in Tanzy's spine. She couldn't quite explain why the vampire twin creeped her out as much as he did, given how 'jolly' he seemed. As he spoke, she said not a word, only aknowledging him as he ushered her out of her own room, reminding her of Castiel as well. Tanzy almost felt insulted that he thought she'd forget a task.
Nevertheless, she followed the other girls. "Master Demetri, I know it is not my place, but if you would be so kind, would the master be willing to close my door on his way out, and not touch my things if possible?" she dared to suggest, hoping this wouldn't earn his anger or result in her family suffering a loss of payment. Bowing, she left.
Tanzy intended on heading straight to Castiel's study, but she stopped as she was about to pass the ebony-haired twins. A few whispers of their conversation reached her, making her pause. She was certainly worried about them, and to be plotting out in the open? Dangerous.
Approaching Anise and Alice, she whispered.
"Careful. It's not safe to speak as such out here. If you plan something, do it later when we are alone. I will be willing to help you in any way I can, but be cautious." she warned before heading off to Castiel's study.
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Upon arriving at the master's study, Tanzy of course knocked first, announcing her presence. "Master Castiel." she called, gingerly stepping inside the door. She knew she should simply announce the party was to begin, then leave the master be. Still, she found herself wondering about before. The smile. The incident with his sister before he retreated to his study. Taking a deep breath, she dared to speak to him.
"Master Demetri says the ball is about to begin, and guests are arriving." she announced, taking a step back and reaching for the door. For all her willpower, her nagging little curious voice in her head was bursting to ask him, despite making it evident he disliked questions.
"Forgive me, master Castiel...If I may be so bold." she began softly, looking uncertain. Somehow she pressed on. "I know it meant nothing...and I know you were simply hungry and toying with me. But even so...I-I liked seeing a smile on your face. It is a nice smile, and I'm glad I got to see it. Tanzy murmured softly, recalling the look in her mind. A good few seconds passed before she mentally computed what she had said. Flushing as she realized she had actually dared to presume he'd care what she thought, she bowed at the waist, apologetic.
"F-forgive me sire. I seem to have forgotten my place again."