[ open: maid cafe fundraiser ]

[at_heart]

WHO: Yuri, Saya, Kantera, Venti, Lumine, and YOU!
WHAT: A fundraiser for office space for Yuri's up-and-coming guild, Brave Vesperia Ellipsa.
WHEN: Late April.
WHERE: Blossomcrown, a karaoke bar rented out for the occasion.
WARNINGS: Cheesecakey fun. Potentially alcohol consumption. All maids offering black menu services will be linking to an additional top-level off comm ♥

ask about bve/the fundraiser | ic menu | request a maid | byotoplevels!

[ When you head to the location of Yuri's GPS ping from yesterday's network post, you'll find a rented-out little karaoke bar with MAID FOR YOU written on a handmade banner that is temporarily covering the bar's normal name, decorated in pink and black on the inside, with a lot of cute little two-chair tables taking up most of the floor space. There are rooms in the back that would normally be for singing karaoke in private, and singing with a maid is indeed one of the things you can do with those rooms today!

The real draw, though, is all of the very cute folks dressed as maids and/or butlers today, who will — for a small fee — wait on you personally. ♥

Take a menu, select a maid, and place your orders... or just ask Yuri what all the commotion's about, he'll be happy to explain! ]


((ooc: Maid cafe fundraiser! Don't worry too much about the coins your character is spending here, nothing is too expensive (though the black menu items are at a premium), we're all just here for the CR.

PLEASE NOTE: Yuri does feel personally responsible for the safety and comfort of all the Official Maids who are trying to help him raise funds here, so he will be actively trying to curb anyone bullying their friends into signing up, and he really doesn't want anyone working for him to be wearing or doing anything that makes them uncomfortable. Adult characters who only want to wear pink ribbons? Characters who want a full coverage maid outfit, or who want to be butlers instead? Excellent exercising of your boundaries, Yuri loves that for you.

You can, however, definitely pay for the "dress up as maid or butler" menu item and use that to bully your friends to your hearts' content. 😉))

Comments

Rosen

[erschlagen]

[So, dressing up as a butler is a little different than Rosen likes. It takes all of his willpower not to attend this little fundraiser shirtless as he typically does. He has respect for Yuri and the guild's endeavors. That's why he's wearing this handsome black ensemble here. Nevertheless, Rosen is doing his best to serve the guests. Though, he's a little sassy here and there. Approach at your own caution! Rosen here doesn't have the best customer service skills but he's trying at least.]

What are you folks buyin'?

[He has a little notepad and pen ready.]

(ooc: +18 for black menu tls!)

[lonesummit]

[Zhongli appraises Rosen, his eyes scanning up and down approvingly at that clothing.]

A good spear arm and excellent taste in clothing? Hmmm, a few more coincidences and I might think you aim to emulate me.

[He smiles. That was his version of a joke, not that most people could tell.]

Some lavender tea would be a lovely start, I think. And what do you recommend among the desserts?

[erschlagen]

[A humored smirk curls onto his lips once he catches Zhongli’s gaze. Yes, Rosen cleans up nicely, doesn’t he? He knows. While he might seem like your typical brute, Rosen knows a thing or two about fashion. Or rather he knows others who will give their most honest opinions about his clothing, one such person being Saya. Nevertheless, he’s quite flattered.]

Considering how flawlessly handsome you are, I’ll take that as a compliment.

[He states with a playful wink before glancing down the menu briefly. What would go well with lavender tea? Certainly not a scone or anything hearty like that. Maybe something with a hint of a sweetness to it? Maybe a floral taste, even? Rosen lets out a thoughtful hum.]

When it comes down to lavender tea, you want something that complements it well. I would suggest anything that has a hint of fruit in it such as a pink strawberry custard served over a school cake with sprinkles or maybe a blueberry cobbler.

[He’s plotting on making you spend some money, sir.]

[lonesummit]

[Oh wow... Zhongli can't help but blush a little at the compliment. Even if he has chosen his body, sculpted it to be exactly the aesthetic he prefers, he never expects anyone to make note of it.]

Such a flatterer...

[Good(?) news? Zhongli has never made a good financial decision with his own money! He's definitely not wealthy by any stretch of the imagination, but surely he can afford to treat himself!

... Rosen has found himself an excellent mark.]

Mmmh, yes... Something sweet, but not overly so would be excellent. Perhaps the strawberry custard and cake, although if there is a more plain one without sprinkles, I would prefer that. If that is not possible though, I am content to try it with the sprinkles.

[erschlagen]

[A smirk curls onto his lips now that he managed to bait Zhongli into purchasing a treat. It seems that Mr. Tall, Dark & Handsome really liked that compliment too. He files that away for later, especially since he means to explore it further. For now, he’ll settle for fetching a plain school cake for his lovely client. Yuri and the gang fortunately had the wherewithal to make a few plain ones without sprinkles earlier in the day. So this works out well.]

Of course, we have plenty of little cakes without sprinkles. Just give one moment—

[Rosen wanders off quickly towards the back rooms in search of the kitchen. They have a wide array of premade pastries ready to be carted off, some of which are still warm from the oven. As for the tea, he’s brewing it himself. Lavender tea isn’t hard to make but it’s easy to burn if you’re not careful. He adds 4 tsps of lavender buds to the tea bag before submerging it within the boiled water. A couple of minutes go by and it's ready to serve. He pours the tea into an ornate flowery tea cup before snatching one of those delicious pastries nearby.]

Here we go.

[He returns carrying a silver tray with a beautiful white and gold teacup with a matching saucer and a golden spoon for Zhongli to enjoy. The school cake is plain with a hint of white frosting smothered with the cheerfully pink custard on the top. As for the tea, it arrives plain as well with a small little dish filled with sugar cubes. No milk will be provided unless asked.]

I certainly hope you’ll enjoy it.

[He gives Zhongli a playful wink. Listen, he’s working for his tip here.]

[mayoninofukucho]

[Truth to be told, Hijikata first entered the maid café on impulse after seeing Venti working here, and he immediately found himself utterly out of his depth. But after a while the intense feeling of embarrassment and shame turned into a certain serenity perhaps a warning sign that he's going insane... and just when he's finally ready to leave he spots Rosen.

He approaches him with white-hot vengeance boiling in his heart. This fucker bullied the shit out of him at work the other week!! It's time to retaliate, Hijikata thinks.]

Hey, butler. Your master is here.

[erschlagen]

[Just when Rosen was about to serve another client, a familiar voice immediately catches his attention. He whips around quickly, his eyes wide with alarm once he realizes its Hijikata.

This is bad, very bad.

There's no doubt that Hijikata is out for revenge, especially after what Rosen did to him a week ago. However, he's praying that his friend isn't crazy enough to try anything here. After all, Yuri and the others are watching!]

Ah, Hijikata! How good of you to join us.

[He states with fake zeal as he ushers the man towards a nearby table.]

Please have a seat and enjoy our humble little offering of treats and sweets in peace.

[Strong emphasis on "PEACE", Hijikata! Don't start no shit---!]

[mayoninofukucho]

[Hijikata is generally all about keeping the peace. That's why Rosen could torment him so effectively; he didn't want to cause a scene!! But once he snaps it all goes out of the window and he stops caring completely. Right now he's dangerously teetering between smug superiority (Rosen has to do what he says here!!) and a nervous breakdown (being a patron of a maid café is so embarrassing and the awareness of that is ebbing in and out of his mind).

Luckily for Rosen he takes his seat without complaints. While he waits for his turn he observes the other man... hah, they sure dolled him up nicely. He's wearing so many layers! He does look good, Hijikata will admit that. He picks up the menu and studies it (earlier with Venti he was having too much of a mental BSOD to really focus on that). What could he order to best display his master status and show Rosen his place?]

[erschlagen]

[Hijikata better be about keeping the peace or else he'll have one angry arkana glaring down at him. However, Rosen metaphorically has his hands tied since he promised Yuri and Saya that he would be on his best behavior. That means he can't lash out and be the menace he normally is without suffering consequences. This honestly works out in Hijikata's favor in more ways than one.

A faint sigh escapes Rosen as he bows slightly towards his new client. He cleans up nicely, doesn't he? While Rosen might not be particularly fond of this suit, he certainly looks the part of a very classy butler. Too bad he has a slight attitude.]

Do you have an idea of what you want?

[He asks sweetly with a bit of a smirk. They have an extensive menu, after all.]

[mayoninofukucho]

[This is karma, Rosen. People who compromise innocent policemen deserve nothing else!! That said Hijikata finds that most menu items would actually be more mortifying for him than for Rosen. He's not going to hug or cuddle him! Well, at least this means that the decision is easy.]

Yeah. I want a black coffee, and for you to kiss my hands. Kneel down for it, too.

[erschlagen]

[Hear that growl, Hijikata? That's just Rosen letting him verbally know he's not impressed with him today. Nevertheless, he keeps his composure for the time being. Rosen is bound to whip Hijikata's tail for this later but for now, he complies.]

Of course, one black espresso, coming right up.

[As instructed, Rosen takes a step back and kneels elegantly before Hijikata like a seasoned thespian upon a grand stage. He then reaches up for the man's hand (yes, he's wearing white gloves too) and gives it a gentle kiss along the knuckles. Of course, he stares at Hijikata as he does so. His mismatched gaze twinkling with mirth as he brushes his surprisingly soft lips against Hijikata's hand.]

Are you pleased, master?

[mayoninofukucho]

[It's sooo fun to turn the tables on Rosen. Sure, Hijikata's methods are a bit more subdued than the way he railroaded his traffic control shift, but that's apparently exactly what vexes the Arkana.

When Rosen actually carries out the instructions, though, it's not half as humiliating as Hijikata expected. He does it nicely, in fact... and while Hijikata would rather bite his own tongue off than admit to it, it does give him a funny little feeling in his stomach. Huh. Apparently even a country bumpkin samurai like him can get into a little nobility roleplay.]

Yeah. Keep it up, Rosen.

[Okay, maybe he could at least try with his vocabulary...]

[erschlagen]

[Careful, Hijikata. This old arkana is bound to turn the tables against you. He can’t help but notice the look his friend gave him after that little display of servitude. It seems Hijikata has a kink for this. How curious. Rosen files this away for later as he effortlessly rises to his feet. Instead of giving the man his signature wink, Rosen does his best not to break character as he leans in to fix the collar of Hijikata’s shirt.]

Tsk, tsk. If you’re going to be my master, sir–at least play the role well.

[He teases before suddenly turning away to fetch his cup of coffee. While this entire endeavor is meant for charity, the food and beverages are actually good. There’s no cheap instant coffee here. When Rosen returns with the coffee at hand, he carries it upon a small silver platter in a luxurious black and gold marble coffee cup fit for a king. He even brought with him a small dish filled with sugar cubes and even a small glass filled with cream in case Hijikata changed his mind.

Only a psychopath would drink their coffee pitchblack with no sugar. Rosen is certain that this fool wouldn’t dare drink such a strong brew without cutting it with something.]

Will that be all, Master Hijikata?

[His tone is shockingly sweet and sincere.]

[mayoninofukucho]

[Look, Rosen... Hijikata gets disrespected on such a frequent basis, by friends, subordinates, and strangers alike, how could he not develop a kink for being treated reverently? That being said his reaction to having his collar adjusted is merely one of very mild embarrassment - not so much at the contact, but rather at his own neglect.

Sadly Rosen's pride in the quality of the coffee he brought is about to be hurt in a jarring way: Hijikata completely ignores the sugar and cream, instead taking out his trademark mayonnaise and, right in front of Rosen's eyes, squirting some of it into the cup before taking a sip.]

Mmmm. Not bad at all!

...

I like the cup. Can I keep it?

[It matches his uniform from home!]

1/3

[erschlagen]

[Rosen boredly looks on as Hijikata pries out something from his jacket. It looks like a bottle of…cream? Wait a minute! Why would he be carrying something like that around?

Also what the hell does “Kewpie” mean—]

2/3

[erschlagen]

[OH LORD, IS THAT MAYONNAISE?! BITCH, WHAT THE FU--]

i mean it's going off comm eventually but for now

[at_heart]

[ Eventually, he does make his way over. ]

Everything okay?

[ There were probably a couple moments he almost interceded with Hijitaka. ]

might as well!

[erschlagen]

I'm fine.

[That would be believable if the words weren't growled through clenched teeth. It's no secret that Rosen had a rather rough day here at the café. However, he showed amazing restraint through most of the event. That is until he damn near hauled off and broke his foot in some twink's ass but that's beside the point.

Rosen is exhausted, utterly so. While he still looks quite dashing despite his exhaustion, Rosen definitely seems like he had enough socializing for the day.]

Tired but fine.

[at_heart]

[ Eyebrows liiiifting. ]

Uh-huh.

—Think it's about time you had a break.

[erschlagen]

A break?

[He gives Yuri an incredulous glance before suddenly letting out a long tired sigh. Yeah, maybe a break is in order here but—]

Don’t you need someone to clean up the place? It’s looking a bit filthy.

[at_heart]

I've handled worse. C'mon.

[ Heading over to the break room! Follow him, Roz. ]

[erschlagen]

Alright, alright.

[Too tired to put up a fuss, Rosen wordlessly follows Yuri towards the break room. He does need a break from people after all this shit today. That much is apparent once he flops onto the nearest chair. He leans back and lets out a long deep sigh.]

I hate people.

[He mutters.]

I'm going to wring Hijikata's neck later.

[at_heart]

[ Pause. Yuri's eyebrows lift, turning to regard Rosen carefully. ]

—So, that wasn't a game? You two weren't having fun?

[erschlagen]

Not entirely.

[There's more to that story than his terse reply reveals but Rosen seems unwilling to speak on it--for now.]

Let's just say he was getting "even" with me.

[at_heart]

[ ...cool cool cool cool. ]

Shit. I'm sorry.