Just another day (OTA)

[kiddosgotclaws]

Beatrix sat on a bench in the park, eating an ice cream cone, a small smirk on her face.  She had actually forgotten how much of a pain in the proverbial ass it was to clean and resharpen all that equiptment.  Not that she should complain at all.  Everyone she knew was fine, as far as she knew.  She was able to collect all her knives after whatever

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[black_nimbus01]

The talk about ice cream had given Draco a craving, so he showed up at the park with a chocolate cone for himself. He licked it as he looked for the woman who would be Beatrix, and grinned when he found her.

"Not a bad idea," he said, motioning with his own cone.

[kiddosgotclaws]

"Beautiful day for it, right? I'm Beatrix." She said, extending her hand.

[black_nimbus01]

"Draco," he said, and shook her hand. "It is a true shame about Robert. I don't even know if the two of us combined could fill his shoes."

[kiddosgotclaws]

"Robert's such a good guy it would be impossib;e to replace him. Best I can hope to do is help out and fill in where I can." Beatrix said, honestly.

[black_nimbus01]

"I'm glad you're willing because I could certainly use any help I can get," Draco said, and sat next to Beatrix.

[kiddosgotclaws]

"Oh, definatly. As good as Robert's been to me, I'm glad to help any way I can." She said, truthfully, "But I am still confused a bit on exactly what the job involves."

[black_nimbus01]

"Mostly making sure everyone is happy, including the people working for you. The best thing about Robert was that he took care of you; I never felt uncomfortable. The atmosphere is important," Draco said, and licked his ice cream. "Of course there's also the usual paperwork side; making schedules, payroll, inventory, ordering things from the shops in the villages, that sort of thing. Basically, our job is to make sure everything is running as smoothly as possible."

[kiddosgotclaws]

"The atmosphere is very important. I'm actually finding out I like helping people alot more than I thought I would. I used to work in a record store, so customer service I'm used to. Paperwork too. Just not quite in the same field." Beaitrix admitted, with a smile.

"But if you don't mind bearing with me while I'm learning, I'm definatly willing to learn." She said, confidently.

[black_nimbus01]

Frankly, he was relieved that she had some relevant experience.

"Not a problem. I'm patient when I want to be," he said with a grin. "I thought I might hire a personal assistant as well. If I can find one that won't disappear on me."

[kiddosgotclaws]

"I wouldn't mind giving that a shot, either. I prefer to stay as busy as possible. Keeps me out of trouble." She said, with a laugh, "But you're gonna have to give me a crash corse on some of this."

[black_nimbus01]

"I can do that," Draco agreed. "I wouldn't expect you to be perfect right away. Some things are best to be eased into."

[kiddosgotclaws]

"Thank goodness, because it takes me a while sometimes." Beatrix said, with a little laugh.

[black_nimbus01]

"You'll be just fine." Draco licked his cone into a point, and then sucked it off. Sometimes he couldn't break childish habits.

"One thing I would like to do is add more security," he said. "Perhaps hire new blood with offensive talents as well. I've done it with Hidden Franks, and that was a big help during the most recent invasion."

[kiddosgotclaws]

Beatrix smiled a little.

"Security won't be a problem. The record store wasn't the only thing I used to do. But more offence never hurts. I'm a master of Tiger/Crane and Eagle claw style, as well as the samerai sword, throwing knives, and most handguns. Let's just say what I used to do required alot of offense and defence. Why I joined the village guard thing. That skill set is always in demand when the shit hits the fan."

[black_nimbus01]

"I don't know what animals have to do with anything, but it sounds impressive."

Maybe they should put a secret weapons room in the building for her. Couldn't hurt.

"I would prefer the Sin be your top priority during an attack, but very rarely does anything go according to plan in this place."

[kiddosgotclaws]

"The animals are just various kung fu styles. Has to do with positioning and technique. Tiger Crane is great for distance fighting, and Eagle Claw is very difficult to counter close quarters, so I try to use a blend of both," She explained, before adding, "I'm on the guard, but if it works out like it did last time, it won't be a problem." She said, nodding in agreement.