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As we made our way into the store. Ignacio made note of how jealous Maxim would be about the alchemy of the world, and how nice everyone is. I grab a cart and pull out a list. |
"Okay just stick with me annnddd-" |
Ignacio was already pulling out full goldpiece while looking at one of the snacks. I get him to the side and whisper,"We don't use gold, we use usd." |
"Right right," he winks, putting the gold back and lifting out a wad of what look to be 20’s and 100s dollar bills " thanks to Critters scouting I know what that is. Will nine million be enough?" |
"NINE MILL-nine million?!!?!?!?!" I catch myself in the midst of my shout, only causing a couple of people to look over. Seeing as how most folks wouldn't know seven digits in their entire life, this information was alot to take in."How do you have nine million on you?" |
Ignacio just shrugged, lifting up the same bag from the before. I continued "that will be plenty, just don't go flaunting it around." |
One thumbs up and we were on our way. We pass a few girls, to which he flexes and flirts. Anybody else that's watching the waves happily. Just as I figure out the best path to pick up the items he shoots off into the women's lingerie. I bolt on after, trying to keep the man at bay while he searches through racks and ra... |
I remind him," there are better stores around for that stuff. Like actual clothing stores." |
"Yeah, hence why I'm looking at the |
," he says, throwing a couple bras into the cart. I recognize one of the notes and pull one back out, noting the size. These couldn't be for him. |
"Wait, why are these my size?" I question him. |
Again he responds,"Like I said, the |
as he throws in a more than risqué set of pj's. At this point I know it's a losing battle. But maybe if I can get his attention elsewhere, I could work on the list. |
"Hey, do you like games?" |
"Oh I love games! What are we talking about, chess, super chess!! With all the alchemy you gotta have super chess!" |
"Sort of, you know how you moved stuff on the phone earlier?" |
"Well you can put games on the phone and move-" |
"YOU CAN DO WHAT?!?! ALCHEMIST FIFI WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WITHHOLDING FROM ME!?!" He pulled me in, the most serious stare I had seen yet. His shouting also brings the attention of a few to many people. I put a finger up between us and pointed in the direction. He seems to understand, waving at the onlookers as we make our... |
We entered the feminine hygiene section, and in the center were the intimacy/sex items. I grab a few boxes of tampons and explained: |
"Since my sister decided to bring it up, I was in a sex-positive and BDSM club in college. It was intended as an education and demonstration driven organization, but unfortunately the ideas didn't stick. You see how large this store is, and yet this..."I motion to the tiny section with little to no fun time tithing," I... |
"Oh so I can make a difference here then!!!" He said almost |
excitedly,"Folks should be able to feel good in their own bodies and have a sexy time! You didn't even know what tentacles felt like! and with this new information, you are going to be the perfect meido!" |
For the first time I give a good laugh, not at him, but understanding his intentions. He looks worried at first, to which I reassure,"honestly you're bringing more to the table than you know, so I have to agree." |
"Oh also, what are these? Some kind of arcane candle, do they float?!?" Ignacio changed subjects, holding up one of the tampon boxes I had just put into the cart. I place them back into the cart from his hands and explain," No, it's for aunt Flo when she visits." |
"Will I get to meet Madam Flow?" |
"No. It's for the um, monthly cycle." |
"Wh-wha-what cycle!?!?," he panicked, chasing after me with my cart while I was heading to the checkout. |
I turn back and put a finger up, hashing him again,"you are how old? Human females bleed once a month, these help keep that process clean by absorbing the blood." At that point his face turned bright orange red, contortions into an adorable facade of understanding. |
"Oh...oh you mean that." He puts his hands up into a prayer stance and gives a small bow. Trying to act normal for him, he continues,"Okay. Proceed." |
I insisted on going through the checkout first, showing the process and explaining it along the way. The worker was less than excited as Ignacio did his best to go through with his items, that is until he handed them a 100 to break. He then proceeded to give the worker a small tip for "being a joy," to which the worke... |
"Hey thanks for coming with me." |
"No need for thanks, It's a wonderful world you have here!," he says, getting his feet up on the dashboard. |
"No I mean it," I turned to him so he could see my face," I'm glad you came with me. You make good company." |
"Annndddd?" He leans over, wiggling an eyebrow. |
"Only that I am the most fabulously well dressed and handsome hero out there?" he claims, leaning back. I give another hearty chuckle. |
"Sure we will go with that. Now then, let's get back shall we?" |
Ignacio peps up and marches on into the mansion with a cheeky grin. |
The first day of work has always come with jitters. Between getting a feel for the environment, understanding the parameters of a job, and finding a proper workflow it's no wonder the first true day on the job is the hardest. Add to that the pressure of now living in the place of work and everyone one in closer proximi... |
Maggie gave me a shortened list the night before, going over the mansion's custodial duties before diving into the more strenuous paperwork. Most of the tasks were easy enough: clean the pool, return non-magic books to the shelving, general cleaning in the lounge, assisting Critter with lunch preparations, and assess... |
It was a job I was used to at this point from past experience. Between an old pizza joint job and living on my own in college, the cleanliness was of a much higher caliber before starting my work. There wasn't much of a mess in the pool, save for the occasional insect or grass clipping. The skimmer moved smoothly thro... |
I found the mess to be quite disturbing compared to the previous tasks. Pots and pans scattered and piled to the brim of two deep sinks. Utensils scattered all around, covering most work surfaces. Where there wasn't a utensil there were veggies, and the scent of cooking meat hung in the air. As I Look around and go to ... |
"Critter is that you?" |
The hat lifts momentarily, revealing the minions snout. "M-miss Selphie? Sorry lunch isn't ready yet." |
I get my sleeves rolled up and start working in the backlog of dishes. "Oh don't worry about that, I'm here to help you." |
"Ooh! Okay, um , once you're done there could you watch the beef? I can't monitor it while chopping" he asks frantically, mowing through clean vegetables, the knife chopping with intense and horrible speed. I quickly work through the required dish items and get the rest soaking in hot water before turning my attention.... |
Meat. SO MUCH MEAT. All of it on a massive grill. There had to be at least two cows worth of just protein stewing away, and another on the sidebar had to be put on. Each sizzling and crackling with fatty goodness. |
This cant be for just a couple of days right? It’s so excessive. |
I pull back my hair and tie it off. Then I grab a set of nearby tongs that look dedicated to the meat station and give them a ceremonial |
before moving meat. Expertly I work the meat, getting some onto plates and getting new pieces on, constantly giving them a turn so they are even. While I work, I joke around with Critter a bit, then ask,"I'm running out of space over here, do I need to take these plates somewhere?" |
He responds,"Go take them to the lounge, they usually eat there." |
"Got it," I give a silly salute, then stack the plates up my arm. Pizza joints teach you how to carry more than a single dish for efficiency , no matter what the plates may hold. It may have been a shitty job, but the skills oddly transferred to the current situation. I get one more plate in my other hand, then care... |
There was a new wall that I didn't expect. Frantically both me and the giant start trying to catch the plates that were flung into the air. I got a couple before seeing the last plate sadly hit the ground. I finally had a moment to see that I had run into Ozzy, who was staring at the beef on the floor. He gave a s... |
Well that could have been a disaster....but eh, first day jitters. |
Slightly shaken, I take a moment and sit down, commenting,"I'm going to take it that you and a couple of the others will finish the rest of this off?" |
He finished off the shank, then in an offended tone, answered," Wot, are you sayin’ I can't eat all that? Cuz i'm happy to prove you wrong." He threw the leftover bone from the last shank over his shoulder, landing it perfectly into a bin.He sat down in front of one of the roasts to start eating that. Clearly this was... |
I back pedal a bit in my words, " Oh no not at all!, I’d definitely lose that wager. Honestly I feel like I'd lose a couple of wagers If I bet against you." To me it came out a little flirtatious, which wasn’t intentional. I couldn’t help but watch in awe as he mauled his first plate and moved to the second. I take the... |
Joy fills Ozzy's eyes as he says, " Ah great, I worked up an appetite today from the gym." |
"Oh I can believe it...it's Ozgrum right? Maggie mentions you are adventuring, what do you do for that?" |
He looks even more excited as he leans in close. He keeps his voice in a hushed whisper, like he's telling me a long forgotten secret. Some of the meat falls off his plate as he tries to get as close as possible. |
"I hit stuff, really |
hard." Ozzy then gives an affirming singular nod. |
I am slightly dumbfounded, and with a slightly concerned smile I reassure," I seeeee, well I'm glad that’s working out for you. My mind goes to other places |
Not the sharpest knife in the toolshed, but, live your best life. Plus if he hits hard he must fuck hard too.... |
"AHHH WELL, I best be grabbing myself some lunch and getting back to helping critter, still on the clock you know?" |
I get up and give a hearty stretch, "Nice speaking with you Ozzy," as I also give a quick crack of the neck. As I head back to the kitchen I hear him from behind me say,"Alrioght, but don't be a stranger!" |
I finish up with critter and eat happily. The job has been easy enough up until this point. The next stop is the library. Passing through the lounge I do notice Ozzy and Fergus arm wrestling at the table, empty plates abound. There was nothing left but bones and discarded pieces of veggies. Upon entering the library,... |
"When it comes to Ignacio's collection, don’t assume anything. It's always better to check." |
I look over, seeing the two men. The better part of my curiosity takes over, inquiring about their conversation," May I ask what you are looking for? I may be able to find it while I'm putting stuff back." |
Septimos Pipes in first,"History of the human world." |
"She didn’t need to know," Maxim added. |
"History on humans hm?," I lean on the shelf, still with a few books in hand," I meannnn if you don’t find anything I would be more than happy to get a couple of real earth history books." I take the moment while talking to reach for a spot to try and get one of the books into a slot, getting onto my toes. |
I know jack shit when it comes to history, but that's what the internet and amazon are for. |
Septimos steps in, helping me by taking the book gently and sliding it in,"There you go." |
I blush slightly, giving a small "Thank you." |
Maxim then addresses me directly,"If you get the chance to provide such texts I would appreciate it, The more we know the better," He paused, adjusting his glasses momentarily before continuing,"In fact...an earthling like yourself would technically provide a font of knowledge. How long do you need to work today?" |
The change in attitude is a little odd to me. Maxim, in my mind, seemed so standoffish compared to the others. However, mulling quickly over how he said things, I come to the conclusion that I'm being used more than a genuine friendship. I answer," Maggie kept it easy on me today, after this I should only have a couple... |
"Very well, for now, see if you can find any of the books already here with Septimos, I have some experiments to attend to." |
"I’m your friend not your lackey you know,"Septimos quips off, the door to the study already shutting behind Maxim. He sighs, it comes out like a half growl,"I doubt there's any books here, let’s make this quick hm?" |
"Yea no problem, I still have books, should help in looking around," I answer back. He helps by taking a stack in hand and assisting me. Trying to break the silence, I ask," So....you like jazz?" in the best Jerry Seinfeld bee impression. |
He is finishing off a stack, not putting the books in quite the right location, but getting it close enough when he answers,"What’s Jazz?" |
Oh riiigghhhhtttt....musics gonna be different. |
"Nevermind, What kind of music do you like?" |
He chuckles,"I don’t know if you would know it by name, but I enjoy stringed instruments." He then climbs up the bookshelves gracefully to put up some of the books. His weight being held by just back legs and one arm. I can't help but think |
Kitty meow meow go brrrr |
I clear my throat before continuing,"That’s cool that's cool and um, what else do you like to do, besides swimming of course. His emerald eyes soften as he looks down to me, answering" Well let’s see, I enjoy hunting, though there are all sorts of ways to hunt," ending the statement with a wink. I feel myself squirmin... |
As I turn I feel one of his paws rest on my arm. Looking back, Septimos says,"wait, please stay here." He's looking right into my eyes. My heart flutters just a moment. "Maybe you know a better way to find a book on humans?" |
Shit shit shit am I a furry now? I mean I could go for a massive kitty cock. Wait, stop it, no pervy thoughts. But kitty meow meow cock. |
"I uhh I uhhh, wait yes I can stay." |
Septimos nods, smiling as he answers,"thanks. What's the idea?" |
"Well my dad would always say,’its going to be in the last place you look’ and...wait...maybe," I changed up my tactics that I had before, getting on my hands and knees, crawling across the floor on the lowest shelf. Sometimes librarians hide the best book below the eyeline, or the forgotten ones, so these books would ... |
I shout out,"HEY I THINK I GOT SOMETHING! I don’t know how accurate these are, but this looks like what Maxim wanted." |
"Hey well done," he complimented, taking the books after I offered them to him. I continue,"Well I best get the rest of my stuff done. See you "round," giving a small bow and exiting. |
The last couple of tasks went smoothly. The dummies definitely needed some tender loving care and required some thought while I worked my way back into the library. I paused before the door of the study. My nerves began to work up. Maxim didn’t seem to be a fan. Maggie noted at one point that he keeps to himself in hi... |
Maxim is sat behind his desk, already working on one of the books on terra in front of him, without looking up he states," Come in and have a seat." I do as I'm told and sit across from him, separated by the desk itself, getting positioned comfortably. |
He asks,"I was curious about this "Mount Etna’ location among a few other places. I’m looking for a certain elemental charge." |
"Mount Etna? I'm not that familiar but give just a moment," I reply, pulling out my phone and beginning a quick search. For some unknown reason, the attempt actually works, taking a moment to buffer before pulling up a basic info page on the volcano," Looks like its extremely volatile." |
He finally looks up, eyes pinpointing on the smartphone and narrowing," What are you doing?" |
"What is that in your hand?The information matches with the book sure enough, but what did you do to know that?" |
"Oh...OH!, Ignacio must not have explained yet, it's a smartphone." |
"I see," Maxim leans over the desk to get a better look,"Ignacio was blathering about this thing, where are the sigils? And he didn't say it had information." |
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