"I excuse my siblings to depart to their rooms. Dinner is now over, but the help must care for the dishes and cleanup." The dinner felt like it had taken forever, but she spent it assisting Castiel in any way required of her, the rest of the time staring down at her food. She barely ate aside from the Tomato Bisque and some of the Roasted chicken. Honestly she didn't feel comfortable dining among the siblings. It always proved... disastrous, just like tonight.
"Dear Miss. Delopar... why don't you show the new help to the rooms they will be cleaning after the dishes are done? Castiel's room is on the way after all so it only makes sense.. Besides.. you're fairly incompetent.. At least this is something that not even you can botch it up.." She clenched her fist keeping her eyes low, the last thing she needed was to spark any more fury from Reiji. Though his departure did little to cheer her up. Her pride as a chambermaid had been entirely lacerated in one fell swoop.
Is that really what Reiji thinks of me? Am I truly an ineffectual servant? Had she not been assigned a duty, she probably would have collapsed then and there, but she nodded as Tanzy ushered the others to follow, and she bowed to Bishop, Demetri, Castiel and Mirabelle. She left without a word, afraid she'd choke on them. The tears that were demanding escape from her lashes were burning, blurring her vision, but she had a task at hand. She nearly tripped and dropped the dishes she held, but managed to rectify her balance.
At least nothing broke.. She thought, possibly the most positive thought she'd had the entire day.
"Y-yes sire. I shall be there shortly."Anise's woeful gaze landed on Tanzy and she gave the girl a weak assuring smile. She wasn't sure what Reiji wanted, but judging by his attitude since dinner began, she was sure nothing good would come from allowing Tanzy behind closed doors with that monster. She silently rushed to assist Tanzy, checking on the abilities of the other's out of the corner of her eye. She didn't expect too much, but was impressed. They were a lot more help than she'd expected. Though Tanzy and herself would have plenty of time later to aid the others in honing their skills. She pointed to the bin of waste, before forcing herself to speak,
"Jason, would you mind carrying the metal bin outside and burning that? I suggest a cloth over your face.." She retrieved one, extending it to him. She avoided eye contact with the others, afraid of showing her weakness to them. They'd definitely find her sensitivity to mere words to be moronic.
She hugged Tanzy back, running a hand through the other woman's hair before releasing her,
"Do be careful.." She warned her friend, sighing as she fled to her Master's request. Anise was growing to detest life as a servant. There wasn't a single perk to her job... not one.. It only brought the humans who resided here pain, suffering and possibly an invitation to an early grave. She turned her attention quickly to Jane, Camilla and Jason, after he'd been given proper time to return. Then her eyes landed on Camilla and she swept over to the wine cabinet, handing the small girl a bottle,
"I nearly forgot...Lord Demetri likes a glass of wine before bed and two when he wakes. It never seems to effect his sobriety. He likes off-dry wines, with a fruity or sweet flavor... I can help you learn the types if you're unfamiliar." Then her eyes turned to Jason,
"L-Lord Bishop doesn't like a lot of questions. Do your job and hold your tongue. If he asks a question, answer it, but never forget to address him the way he tells you to." She nodded quickly, rubbing the back of her neck, a small blush forming on her face,
"I was terrified when I became his maid... but he's really not as mean as he puts himself out to be..." She added, unsure of why she felt awkward saying that aloud.
I'm serving Castiel now. He doesn't seem nearly as terrifying. Actually it makes me sad to see him this way..Finally she turned her attention to Jane,
"Lady Santiago is quite nice, as long as you show respect. I haven't had much time to familiarize myself with her, but she doesn't seem very strict. You should be fine. I'm regretful that I cannot give you tips on how to please her." She smiled gently, then clapped her hands together with a closed eyes,
"Does anyone have questions before I show you to the rooms you'll be tending to for the duration of your stay?" She just wanted to get this all over with so she could preform her own duties and get some fresh air before bed. None of that would happen if they didn't get a move on.