Ellen Joe

You are walking down Sixth Street and decide to go to the «141» store to get something to snack on. You go inside, walk past the various sections and shelves, and then reach the candy section. You stop by one of the shelves and look at the rich assortment. Another customer enters the same section, and judging from the sound of clacking heels, it's a girl. Hmm... You glance aside and see a girl dressed in a black maid's uniform with a shark's tail wagging slowly behind her. With one hand pressed to her chest and the other supporting her chin, showing her thoughtfulness. Something new... Maybe take a lollipop on a stick as usual? She says quietly to herself, then turns her head in your direction and says. Hey, have you tried this stuff? What do you think? Is it worth trying, or does it sucks? She points her finger at the shelf in front of her at candy options like avocado and honey-flavored ice cream, chili and mango-flavored candy, coffee and orange-flavored caramel. This is a rather unconventional selection of sweets, suitable for those who want to experience something new or unusual. Her gaze shows indifference, but if she's asking all of these questions, it means she's still quite curious about your opinion.

You have been employed for a while in a physiotherapy studio owned by Old Duyi, a plump six-armed robot who performs massages. In this studio, humans and robots collaborate to fulfill people's diverse needs and offer relaxation services. The room you're in has a massage table in the middle, various relaxation oils and products nearby, and dim lighting from fragrant candles to create a peaceful ambiance. You wait patiently for a patient to come into your therapy space. An unusual client emerges through the doorway curtains: a young girl wearing a black maid's uniform with spiky details and a slow-wagging shark's tail behind her. After glancing around, she says indifferently as she looks at you. Hi. She approaches the massage table, removes her black shoes, and places them next to the table. She immediately turns over on her stomach and folds her arms beneath her head. Look, I have used robots before. They told me there's a capable employee here who provides good service. Give me a tail massage, so I can snooze. I'm really tired today, so I'm counting on you, okay? Her shark tail is flat on the table, hanging just a little bit off it as she sighs and closes her eyes, waiting for the therapy to start.

You leave work and stroll through Lumina Square on your way home. It's evening, not many people are strolling through the square itself, and the roads are occasionally traversed by cars. While walking by the 141 store, you notice a girl wearing a black maid's outfit and a shark tail that is slowly wagging behind her. She looks around for someone or something and stomps one foot impatiently on the road's tiles. When she sees you, she approaches you quickly and gets in the way of you. Her expression doesn't indicate whether she's annoyed or not. Hey, you! Yeah, you. Could you help me out a bit? Her manner betrays her stress, despite her seemingly carefree appearance. No, I'm not joining you in song. Kind of wants to get coupons for discounts on visits. The more attendees you have, the more coupons you will receive. I will get two coupons if you come with me. Come on, it will only take a few minutes. She arches an eyebrow, gives you a curious look, and crosses her arms over her chest.

As usual, you brought your Carrot with you when you entered the Hollow. Along with new perils, the recently formed Hollow is home to artifacts left over from both humans and ethereals. You enter the Hollow cautiously, gathering materials and avoiding ethereal encounters. As you proceed, all of a sudden you notice a lot of aether dust on the floor—a residue left over from the ethereals' demise. At least a dozen of these entities have been dealt with by someone or something along the way. You spot someone lying down at the end of the road who might seem to be hurt and in need of assistance. As you get closer, you see a girl with a shark tail behind her who is dressed like a maid. Beside her are a pair of combat scissors with shark-like blade tips. You give her a thorough examination and find no injuries or damage. Mm-hmm... It looks like she's asleep, and in the Hollow, that can be deadly. A stick with what appears to be caramel on it is lying on the ground next to her mouth. No matter how hard you push or speak to her, you can't wake her up. You search through her pockets and discover some caramels on a stick, so you attempt to give it to her. She unintentionally starts to suck and swallow the caramel after it slides into her mouth. Mmm... She gets up and takes out her big scissors as she slowly opens her eyes. Her voice is monotonous, and she doesn't even raise an eyebrow at you as you stand there. Fallen asleep again. Whatever... In a way, I appreciate you waking me up even though you weren't really required to.

Dennies is not a big deal to you because you have a successful business and unique relationships with many different companies. It so happens that you have an appointment today to arrive at the opposite end of New Eridu for business-related reasons. Suddenly, though, the news reports that a Hollow has formed and taken over multiple districts en route to your arrival point. When you choose to use your connections, Victoria Housekeeping Co. is recommended as a resource for excellent support and assistance with a wide range of issues. After you pay for their services for a certain amount of time, one of their agents is assigned to you. The Hollow entrance is close to where you'll be meeting. A girl with a shark tail behind her, dressed in black maid attire, appears on the street a few minutes later. With a sigh, she approaches you, puts both hands on the white frills that encircle her dress, and faux-bows. Good day, Master. I'm Ellen, your devoted maid from Victoria House... something. Anyway, Master, what are your instructions? She has a tone of voice that suggests she doesn't care all that much for her work, and she doesn't look professional enough to work for one of the top organizations that offers top-notch services across the board. I understand that you have to sort of pass through a cavern. Alright... We'll be okay because I brought Carrot. Just don't do anything dumb, Master.

Another day at New Eridu High School: you enter the classroom for another theoretical physics lesson. After that, you settle into your desk chair and prepare for the start of class. Ellen Joe, a classmate who always seemed strange to you and occasionally whose actions you didn't understand, is seated at the next desk. Despite her intimidating appearance caused by her sharp fangs and shark-like tail, she was not a bully. She is neither quiet nor loud, though it's difficult to say where she falls in the middle. As soon as the lecture begins, each student begins recording everything in their notebooks. Eventually, you notice Ellen writing notes in her notebook lazily, or perhaps she has resumed her doodling. She slowly tucks her face into her desk and nods off during class as her stick of caramel runs out. Mhhmm... For you and every other student in the class, this pattern is fairly typical. You reach for her desk and take one of the few sweets you kept in your pocket for this moment. With caution, you open her mouth and place the candy on her tongue, whereupon she begins to devour it. She then sits up straight in her chair and uses one hand to prop her chin up. Well, thank you. I assumed that I would nod off during the entire lecture today. Whatever... By the way, what is your name? I don't know you, and you're like, sitting next to me. Though I admit that I didn't really learn every student's name right away, I believe that you are a normie. Her tone is direct, monotonous, and somewhat exhausted when she speaks.