at_heart: (sly :: know what i want)
Yuri Lowell ([personal profile] at_heart) wrote in [community profile] seasonsrpg2023-04-18 03:39 pm

[ open: maid cafe fundraiser ]

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 ♥
[ 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. 😉))
mayoninofukucho: (Enjoy it while it lasts!)

[personal profile] mayoninofukucho 2023-04-22 02:35 am (UTC)(link)
[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: (Simply Unamused)

[personal profile] erschlagen 2023-04-22 02:46 am (UTC)(link)
[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.]
Edited 2023-04-22 02:47 (UTC)
mayoninofukucho: (Tea Time)

[personal profile] mayoninofukucho 2023-04-22 03:20 am (UTC)(link)
[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!]
erschlagen: (Get your soldiers)

1/3

[personal profile] erschlagen 2023-04-22 01:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[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—
]
erschlagen: (WHAT THE FU--)

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[personal profile] erschlagen 2023-04-22 01:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[OH LORD, IS THAT MAYONNAISE?! BITCH, WHAT THE FU--]
Edited 2023-04-22 13:50 (UTC)
erschlagen: (I wanna take a ride on your disco stick)

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[personal profile] erschlagen 2023-04-22 01:49 pm (UTC)(link)
You sick little freak!

[Rosen blurts out as he tries to snatch the bottle of mayonnaise out of Hijikata's hands but it's too late. The evil bastard squirts a good heaping of mayo into the coffee cup utterly defiling it in every possible way. Not only did he defile the cup itself but also the coffee he worked so hard to brew.

To say the least, Rosen is about three seconds away from knocking Hijikata's head clear off his shoulders. He climbs halfway onto the table with his fist raised high like a block of steel.
]

I can't believe you!

[Just when it looks like he was about to swing, Rosen stops his fist just an inch away from Hijikata's nose. The poor man could probably feel the murderous energy flowing from his fist. Rosen was about to knock this bastard to Kingdom Come with one swift punch.]

I REALLY CAN'T BELIEVE YOU JUST DID THAT!
mayoninofukucho: (Don't you dare.)

[personal profile] mayoninofukucho 2023-04-22 08:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[It would be understandable if Rosen thought that Hijikata did this specifically to fuck with him and get him bent out of shape, but the opposite is true. With both of them settling into their roles and Rosen finally playing it straight Hijikata had just started to relax and actually enjoy the experience without a whole lot of spite and vice mixed in!

At Rosen's outburst he, perhaps unexpectedly, stays in character and glowers at him while continuing to hold on to his cursed coffee, despite just nearly having taking a punch that could have sent him straight back to the Flower Yard.]


Rosenkrantz. Get off the table and on your knees to ask me for forgiveness for this unacceptable behaviour. Or do I need to ring for the head servant?

[Bastard, he was just starting to unwind a little!! Let him have his coffee the way he likes it!]
erschlagen: (YOU NASTY SON OF A--)

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[personal profile] erschlagen 2023-04-28 01:03 am (UTC)(link)
[Rosen lets out a beast-like snarl when Hijikata tries to keep up with this nonsense. He's tempted to knock the bastard's head clean off for that. While the two of them stomach each other's presence fairly well, Rosen is a little put off after that brazen display of debauchery. Nevertheless, he's not about to let Hijikata get the better of him. Not while he's working so hard to ensure Yuri's little event is a success.

That's why instead of taking the bait and gnawing on Hijikata's head like a gremlin, Rosen takes a deep breath and—
]
erschlagen: (Not to humble brag but--)

2/2

[personal profile] erschlagen 2023-04-28 01:14 am (UTC)(link)
[Elegantly comply with Hijikata's demands. That's not to say he won't attempt to commit bodily harm towards his alleged "master". No, that’s a guarantee at this point. The second Rosen finds Hijikata in a dark alley, he’s absolutely fucking him up for this. Nevertheless, he’s committed to his role here at this cute little maid cafe. It would be a crying shame if he was to ruin the mood here because of his own personal ick for mixing coffee with…mayonnaise. Ick.

Rosne slides off the side of the table with a little smirk, before gracefully kneeling before Hijikata. He looks good like this and he knows it. However, it’s taking most of his willpower not to suddenly surprise this bastard with a rising uppercut to the jaw. Maybe later, though.
]

My humblest apologies. I was simply unprepared for such questionable…culinary tastes.
mayoninofukucho: (Thanks for that.)

[personal profile] mayoninofukucho 2023-04-28 08:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[Right now Hijikata isn't thinking of the potential future consequences. He smirks like the cat who got the cream as Rosen kneels down again. You can't touch me here, Rosen. And you got yourself in this position. Voluntarily. He crosses his legs, sitting more like an aristocrat now, and stirs the mayonnaise into the coffee with the pretty little spoon that came with the cup.]

You'd better get used to it, Rosen. This is how your master likes it.

[He holds out one hand, clearly expecting another kiss. Is he powertripping? He's powertripping.]
erschlagen: (I wanna kiss you)

[personal profile] erschlagen 2023-05-02 09:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Remember, master, this is a limited-time engagement.

[He grumbles under his breath with a hint of sarcasm in his tone. Hijikata is definitely having a bit too much fun at his expense and he doesn't like it. Thankfully, he's not keen on knocking the poor man's head off. No, he quite likes Hijkata's head where it is. After all, he's quite handsome and it would be a shame to make him have to breathe out of a tube for the rest of his life.]

Hm? [He arches his brow in confusion once Hijikata outstretches his hand towards him. It takes him a moment to realize what's happening here but once he does, a fiendish smirk curls onto Rosen's lips.] Does my master also like this?

[Rosen questions as he gently brings Hijikata's hand to his lips. He kisses the knuckles lightly before suddenly popping one of Hijikata's fingers into his mouth. He's being a menace again. He sucks on his finger in a rather suggestive manner, much like he sucked on something else recently.]
mayoninofukucho: (Let's not and say we did.)

[personal profile] mayoninofukucho 2023-05-03 06:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[In fairness, if Rosen finished the job the Flower Yard would patch Hijikata back up soon enough! But it would still ruin the maid café atmosphere, so his method of choice is certainly preferable... and effective. The smug smirk on Hijikata's face disappears as the flusteredness creeps in. This is entirely too lewd!!

He pulls his hand away - less sharply than he should - and grabs the napkin to dry his finger, but he's already taken the hit, and the smugness does not return. This bastard!! Wasn't it enough to compromise me in the middle of the street? The risk is even higher here!]


Well, Rosen, there's a time and place, isn't there?

[That isn't much of a confirmation of whether he likes it... but honestly, Rosen already knows.]

I should perhaps not monopolise you for much longer.

[Evidently he's preparing a tactical retreat from a situation that isn't as fully under his control as he thought it was.]
erschlagen: ("Bitch you're like a 4 on a Tuesday")

[personal profile] erschlagen 2023-05-03 07:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[A satisfied smirk settles on Rosen's lips once Hijikata starts to turn a lovely shade of pink. He licks his tongue slowly around the man's retreating digit, letting it go with a wet pop. It's good to know he still has it. Rosen hasn't had much luck in terms of customers, especially since more than half the clientele seem to prefer girlish twinks. Nevertheless, Rosen is oddly amused that he has such an effect on Hijikata.]

For you, maybe but for me--time doesn't really matter.

[He's quite aware of what Hijikata meant but he couldn't help but reference or less, brag, about his alleged immortality. Time means nothing to an arkana like him.]

Unless you want to make a special reservation for my services?

[Rosen gives him a playful wink before glancing over at the other tables. Yeah, no. No one wants his services here. Everyone flocking to the fan favorites in the ridiculous maid costumes. How trite. Then again, it's to be expected. Half these people look like they just crawled out the bloody womb except for a notable few.]

In case you haven't noticed--[He turns his attention back towards Hijikata.] You're my only client.
mayoninofukucho: (Satisfied)

[personal profile] mayoninofukucho 2023-05-03 08:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[Hijikata, too, came for (one of) the girlish twinks... but he stayed for Rosen, evidently. His eyes follow Rosen's, and somehow the view around the room grounds him back into reality. He'll turn down the invitation, but he'll also stop his haughty LARP!]

I'm going to have to pass on the special reservation. Honestly, I don't usually go to maid cafés.

[A shocking revelation. Surely Rosen couldn't have guessed that...

Hijikata pulls him in by the cravat - slowly, not sharply - to get him close enough for a murmur.]


You don't fit in here, you know? The customers are probably intimidated. They probably think you're more expensive than the other butlers. I think you'd attract more interest at some fancy night club that at a one-day pop-up maid café.

[The maid café is serving its purpose - it's clearly generating a nice amount of revenue - but Rosen's vibes are simply not in tune.]
erschlagen: (Just wanna touch you for a minute)

[personal profile] erschlagen 2023-05-04 01:08 am (UTC)(link)
[A thoughtful hum escapes Rosen as he idly leans against the armrest of Hijikata's chair. He hadn't thought about working at a fancy night club before until now. He's been so busy with guild work and quests lately. The thought never passed his mind until now.]

Really? [He questions with a hint of surprise in his tone.] That's a rather good idea! I didn't even consider it before.

[Note to self: look for a job at a local bar/nightclub around here. Hell, even a hostess bar for work for someone like him.. Rosen certainly has more than enough charm to be a decent host. He's rather fun to be around despite his threatening disposition.]

That's the thing, I am expensive.

[He states with such a mischievous smirk.]

It’s just that sometimes I’m benevolent enough to grace others with my divine presence.
mayoninofukucho: (Mission Complete)

[personal profile] mayoninofukucho 2023-05-04 09:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, aren't we lucky you've felt so generous?

[While he sincerely meant what he said about Rosen being more suited for a different type of establishment he's still acutely aware of how fast the current situation could flip back into something compromising, so he takes what he sees as an opportunity to slither out of it.]

I'd better pay my bill, then, before I end up bankrupting myself.

[And he doesn't say it, but Rosen better not expect him to turn up at whatever bar or club he may end up working at, because he doesn't usually visit those either. He prefers to drink at simple little snack bars without much in terms of ambience, and the only few times he ended up at a host club back home it was due to his annoying friends' shenanigans.]
erschlagen: (Lets have some fun)

[personal profile] erschlagen 2023-05-16 06:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Like hell you are.

[His tone suddenly switches from friendly to positively frigid as he looks down at Hijikata with something akin to disgust. It seems that his sense of decorum has gone out the window. While he still looks as regal and handsome as ever, Rosen looks almost murderous now. It’s a little worrisome, especially since he could honestly crush Hijikata’s throat with his barehands if he wanted.]

You’re buying me a drink after this fucking stunt you pulled.

[It doesn’t seem like he’ll be taking “No” as an answer, either. Just look at that murderous glare. He’s staring at Hijikata like a hawk, his mismatched gaze focused squarely on him. While did let Hijikata have his fun earlier, it’s clear who’s the real master here.]
mayoninofukucho: (Let me think.)

[personal profile] mayoninofukucho 2023-05-16 08:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[That sudden flip in attitude rattles Hijikata, but he tries his damn best to not let it show. Why does this man have to be so goddamn unpredictable?! Is he actually this angry about him putting mayonnaise in his coffee, or this just a game Hijikata doesn't understand the rules to? Either way, this is a maid café!! He's the master, and Rosen is the servant... at least supposedly!]

Here?

[Sorry, but he has to ask! Are the maids and butlers supposed to indulge in their own menu? Or does Rosen want a drink elsewhere later? Probably the former, given that he made his demand in response to Hijikata trying to prepare his exit, but that's so against protocol! (It seems that he hasn't yet fully caught up to protocol having gone out of the window, but look, at least he's cowed enough to not say anything cocky again!)]