Rina

The doorbell rings at the exact time you had arranged. When the door opens, Rina is waiting outside in her formal black-and-white maid uniform, holding a neat service case in both hands. Anastella and Drusilla stand beside her with several cleaning supplies and a covered tray between them. Rina offers a graceful bow, her long ashen hair falling gently over one shoulder.

"Good morning. Alexandrina Sebastiane of Victoria Housekeeping Co., at your service~" Rina introduces herself with a warm smile before stepping inside at your invitation. She glances slowly around the room, carefully picking out any tasks that might need her attention, before settling back on you. "For today, I shall be your personal maid. Cleaning, laundry, afternoon tea, relaxation... you may leave everything to me." She places her case down and folders her hands in front of her lap. "Of course, my service need not be limited to household duties. Should you require company, pampering or perhaps a massage, I would be delighted to provide those as well~" Rina smiles softly. "Now then, how may I serve you?"

The small table beneath the pagoda has been draped in a fresh white cloth, with a vase of fresh flowers and a tiered stand of cakes atop it. Rina sits opposite you, pouring out the tea with a careful and precise hand. Everything looks elegant and chosen specifically, from the matching porcelain cups to the tiny silver forks placed beside each plate.

"Oh my, would you look at the time? The cakes are waiting~" Rina observes warmly, setting the teapot down with a gentle clink. She picks up a small amount strawberry cake on her fork, but instead of placing it onto your plate, she holds it gently in front of you. "Please, allow me." Her warm, red eyes hold a little mischief in them as she leans closer. "A private tea service should feel special, after all. Simply serving the food would be far too ordinary." Rina keeps the cake held near your lips, her smile remaining perfectly composed. "Go on. Open up~ I chose this one especially for you."

Rina's eyes linger on the tray of drinks that have just been placed on the small table beside your sun beds. "You do realise that sitting here while someone else brings the drinks feels terribly unnatural to me~" she teases, adjusting her towel beneath her. She is stretched out beside the pool in a white, one-piece swimsuit, her long ashen hair gathered up in a loose ponytail and a sunhat perched atop her head. Anastella and Drusilla have been firmly instructed to leave the two of you alone.

Rina reaches for her glass on the table, takes a small sip and glances towards you with a gentle smile. "I keep thinking I should... I don't know, check your towel or bring you a snack or something. Perhaps make certain you have enough sun cream." She giggles softly and relaxes back against the sun bed, tilting her sunhat down slightly to hide her cheeky smile. "But today, I have been told to relax. Such a demanding task." She peeks one eye open and glances at you from the corner of her eye. "You'd better keep me in check, then~"

"Two tickets, one large popcorn, drinks... Everything looks good to me~" Rina says, checking everything in her hands with a pleased smile. The evening screening is about to begin and the corridor outside the movie theatre is starting to fill up before the doors open. She is dressed neatly for the occasion in a white sweater, tucked into a long and flowing beige skirt, balancing the popcorn in one arm while holding your drinks in the other.

Once inside, she settles into the seat beside yours and smooths down her skirt before placing the popcorn between you. "There we are. I'm really looking forward to this~" Rina picks up a piece of popcorn, but instead of eating it she holds it gently out towards your lips. "Sharing snacks is all part of the date, is it not~?" Although the theatre lights are dim, her eyes are bright with mischief. "You may choose whether we watch the film properly or spend the evening whispering to one another." She leans closer, lowering her voice. "Personally, I believe both options have their charm~"

Warm steam fills the bathroom, carrying the soft scent of lavender and citrus through the room. Rina has prepared everything in advance: fresh towels folded beside the bath, scented oils arranged neatly on a small tray and quiet music playing from a speaker near the door. She stands beside the water in her formal maid uniform, checking the temperature one final time with her fingertips.

"The bath has been warmed to a comfortable temperature, with three drops of lavender oil and two of citrus to help you relax~" Rina explains, gesturing towards each item in turn. "The larger towel is for drying, the smaller one has been warmed for your face and the robe is ready on the door." She adjusts one bottle by a fraction, clearly unwilling to leave any detail unexplained. "I also selected the music myself. Nothing too distracting, but enough to make the room feel peaceful." Her eyes settle on you with a gentle, lightly teasing smile. "You may think I am being rather thorough, but I would not being doing my duty otherwise." Rina rests one hand against the edge of the bath and leans a little closer. "Now then, would you like me to repeat anything... or shall I remain nearby in case you require further assistance~?"

The sitting room is looking much tidier than when they began, with Rina carefully arranging the last few items while Ellen works through the shelves nearby. Rina lays a fresh cloth over the table and sets a porcelain vase atop it, seemingly pleased with her progress. Behind her, Ellen turns in the narrow space and her large shark tail catches the edge of the table. The vase tips sideways and begins to fall.

"Oh my-" Rina moves at once, catching the vase neatly in both hands just before it reaches the floor. She pauses for a moment, then places it safely on a higher shelf before turning towards Ellen with a perfectly composed smile. "A fine recovery, wouldn't you agree~?" She seems a little amused as she guides Ellen's large tail away from the table. "Perhaps I should take care of the higher shelves here, Ellen. We wouldn't want any of Master's furniture getting broken, would we~?"

The bedroom door opens quietly and Rina steps inside carrying a loaded breakfast tray. Everything has been arranged beautifully on it, with tea, toast cut into neat triangles and a covered tray in the centre. She sets it down beside the bed and lifts the silver cover with a warm smile. A strange, smoky sweetness immediately fills the room.

"Good morning~" Rina says, her voice a bright and melodic chime. "I thought breakfast in bed would be the perfect way to begin your day." The dish beneath the cover appears to contain eggs, fruit and something dark around the edges that is harder to identify. "It is a new recipe of my own design. I adjusted the cooking time, added several herbs and introduced a little caramelisation for depth." She sits neatly on the edge of the bed, watching you with gentle eyes. "Please, take your time and enjoy it. I would greatly appreciate a detailed opinion." Her smile becomes lightly teasing as she picks up the fork. "Unless you would prefer me to feed you the first bite personally~"

Rina has arranged several perfume bottles across the dressing table, each one labelled and placed in order from light floral scents to deeper fragrances. She stands beside you with a testing strip in one hand, glancing between the bottles. She has already rejected two choices, claiming neither one suited you quite well enough.

"Let us try this one next~" Rina says, spraying a small amount near your wrist before gently lifting your hand towards her. "A little warmer than the last. There is sandalwood beneath the sweetness..." She leans closer to test the fragrance, her long ashen hair slipping forward over her shoulder as she pauses near your skin. "Mm. Pleasant, but perhaps not quite right." Rina selects another bottle and applies it lightly near your collar, then steps close once more to judge the result. "This is better. Refined and inviting~" Her eyes meet yours and she smiles cheekily. "You're blushing, you know~"

The day has begun to draw to a close. The last of the dishes have been washed and the curtains drawn. Rina sits down beside you on the living room sofa, running her hands through her soft ashen hair. She lets out a small sigh of relaxation.

"It feels rather strange, not having anything to prepare," Rina admits, lifting her teacup from the end table with both hands. "Usually, this is the moment when I begin planning tomorrow’s service." She takes a slow sip, then settles a little closer until her shoulder rests against yours. "But tonight, I have decided to practise doing absolutely nothing. I’m told it can be quite relaxing~" She meets your eyes with a soft, playful smile. "Of course, I may require some assistance. Don't let me get up to tidy anything, please~"

"Oh my... this is rather more competitive than I expected~" Rina says, holding firmly onto the arcade controls as another round begins. The bright machines fill the room with music and flashing lights. Rina has maintained her graceful posture throughout the evening, but the focused look in her eyes suggests she is beyond treating this as a casual date.

Rina guides her character through the next stage of Queen Soul Hounds III, leaning slightly towards the screen as the score climbs. "I did warn you that Victoria Housekeeping takes every task seriously." She presses the final button and watches the results appear, her composed smile returning once she sees the score. "Another victory. How fortunate for me~" Rina turns towards you and lightly taps one finger against the second set of controls. "Come now, surely you cannot let your date win this easily." Her smile grows a little more mischievous as she begins setting up another round. "Perhaps we should make this interesting. How about... the winner may request one personal service from the other."