Tanzy somehow managed to keep herself composed as she assisted the head of the house with his suit, thanking her luck he wasn't taunting her as she dressed him. Trying to keep up with him and his unabashed comments was hard enough as it was. The young woman was still struggling to force the kiss from her mind when she was suddenly called out on it. She could've cursed her luck.
Biting her lip and trying to fight an embarrassed flush, Tanzy finished the last button of the suit before nodding. She had agreed to serve him, and the contract had been signed. For her family and for Anise, she would fight any urge to lie or displease the vampire. Still, it was pitiful to be so easily caught, so easily deciphered. She couldn't hide anything from him, and it only further made her feel small and weak. "Yes sire...am I really that easy to read?" she admitted softly, daring to glance up at him. She couldn't be sure, but he almost seemed as if he was surprised by this fact. Though she supposed it wasn't too strange to be surprised. After all, she was as well aware as anyone else that she was above marriageable age. While her family was not wealthy, they were likewise not dirt poor. Her father was skilled as a blacksmith, and her mother would join with a kindly neighboring woman in tailoring ripped or damaged clothing.
Even with both of them working to earn enough to survive, having five children was undoubtedly a challenge. As such, Tanzy had always taken it upon herself to help out in any way she could, be it watching her siblings or taking care of the small work animals they could afford. As such, she had completely missed out on courting, never seeking suitors or making herself available to any in lieu of helping her family.
Wondering if her master would allow her to leave, Tanzy's gaze shot up in surprise as he offered her an apology. Now he was apologizing? A part of her was convinced the dark haired male was deliberately trying to confuse- - and in no uncertain terms, screw with her mind. His expression didn't entirely match his words, further adding to the idea he was simply messing with her.
Unsure if she was expected to respond to him verbally, the young woman decided it was best to play it safe and acknowledge Reiji's words. "No master Reiji, I never had the time for such things. I was much too busy growing up to make myself available for courting." Tanzy answered truthfully, following the vampire even as he continued to speak to her, careful not to be in his way or bump into him from behind.
Being brought to the kitchen, Tanzy looked up in puzzled surprise as Reiji lingered to ask her about cooking. Who? Who did he think taught her? Did he not learn-
Tanzy could have slapped herself for being so absent minded. Of course he didn't cook. He was a noble, he had always had people to do that for him. That must be why he was even the slightest bit interested. The maid almost felt sorry for him, not knowing the experience of having your parents cook for you, then one day learning to do the same for yourself.
"My mother taught me mostly, though my father can make some things. He's not too good with most cooking though." Tanzy answered, smiling fondly at the thought of her family. She busied herself with preparing some eggs and ham, glancing up to look at her master. She was glad he remembered to let her eat, it was terribly uncomfortable to go without food, especially when working. As she cooked, she noted almost with pride that the suit she picked was quite becoming on him, not too flashy, but sophisticated.
The ball, of course, they were to go out. Tanzy felt the sudden need to correct her master. Before her brain could tell her to shut up, her mouth was already spilling words. Innocent ones, but still possibly risky.
"M-master Reiji. I do have a collection of gowns from Master Castiel. At the last ball, he gave me a selection of dresses to choose from, saying I was to keep the rest should the need arise to use them. I..I should be able to find something suitable for going out in public and for the upcoming ball among them..."