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[ex_bloomnobly385]

1 ✿ The Louvre Hotel ; Backdated to 6^th May
[She isn’t carrying much with her, just a small overnight bag. It seems oddly full, but it’s doubtful that it’s full of night clothes and toiletries]

I have a reservation, it's under the name 'Saigyouji'.

[Yuyuko seems oddly serious, for her at least. There’s still something very calm about her manner though. Occasionally she looks around as if checking for familiar people]

2 ✿ 946 Beulah Street
[Even though she was nowhere to be found last night, Yuyuko sits at the kitchen table in her assigned house. There’s definitely something not quite right. This morning she seems very quiet. Even if you walk past she won’t cheerily wish you good morning like normal, only acknowledging your presence if you acknowledge hers first. What’s even stranger is that she made her own tea for a change.

It’s easy to miss with her head tilted down to stare into her drink, but if you look closely there’s a very distinct bruising around her neck]

3 ✿ Achewood Bakery
[By the afternoon, Yuyuko seems much more like her old self. The bruising around her neck has lightened considerably and she even has a small smile on her face]

Could I take this one please? And this one… no, wait I’ll have this one instead.

Ah, I really can’t decide. They all look so good. Do you have any recommendations?

[It’s nice to treat yourself once in a while]

Comments

[ex_bloomnobly385]

Really? So would you recommend both then?

[lil_tanuki]

I would yes. The best deal on right now is three for four, and a mix and match special.

[ex_bloomnobly385]

That sounds delightful!

In that case I'll take I'll take two of those sweet buns and one of... what are they called? Danish? I'll take one of those and... Hmmm...

You know, I still can't decided. Why not surprise me?

[lil_tanuki]

[Hayate giggled and nodded] Surprise is a good way to do it. Assorted please good sir. And one assorted for myself as well.

[ex_bloomnobly385]

Are you a regular customer here then? I expect they must get quite a lot of business from a town as lively as this one.

[lil_tanuki]

I come in about once a week or so to get some fresh treats for the family. It also depends on how the day's been too if I want to treat myself after work.

Oh I'm Hayate Yagami. Nice to meet you.

[ex_bloomnobly385]

Yuyuko Saigyouji

[She gives a small nod of the head in greeting]

It seems like a rather pleasant place. I shall have to come here more often.

[lil_tanuki]

It's got some good bread for the timeframe. Could use a little more time in the rising but it's great.

[ex_bloomnobly385]

Have you ever told them? I'm sure they'll be happy to offer the highest quality they can.

[lil_tanuki]

I should, shouldn't I? I mean, we're their customers and all.

[ex_bloomnobly385]

Of course, they should be working to provide the best possible service.

[lil_tanuki]

Of course! Sir? You should rise your bread a little longer to get the extra flavor out. [The drone nods and smiles, taking the advice.] Lets hope the next batch is even more delicious.

[ex_bloomnobly385]

[She side eyes the drone]

We can hope but I wouldn't get your hopes up.

[lil_tanuki]

Hopefully they have actual workers here too, that aren't drones.

[ex_bloomnobly385]

True, but it's doubtful the information will get passed on to them.

When you think about it this whole conversation was useless, wasn't it?

[lil_tanuki]

Mmm maybe. But it has also given us a good idea of which of the foods are good. Even if its not perfect, there's a lot of delicious baked goods here.

[ex_bloomnobly385]

Then I suppose just the last part was useless.

[lil_tanuki]

Aaah probably. Aw well, that's life.

[ex_bloomnobly385]

It's fun to say strange and obscene things to them. They're good at repetitive tasks but they don't put any soul into it.

One would wonder if they had one at all.

[lil_tanuki]

I wonder that too. Are they really people, or constructs?

[ex_bloomnobly385]

I'm sure someone must have figured it out by now... Considering the length of time some people have been here.

[lil_tanuki]

True. Maybe I can ask around about that.

[ex_bloomnobly385]

It's always worth trying.

[They don't really hold her interest enough for her to do it herself]

[lil_tanuki]

True enough. Well I've got my order, so I'm going home. Thanks for indulging in a little chitchat Yuyuko!

[ex_bloomnobly385]

Anytime.

Casual conversation is always a pleasure.