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[blondandperfect]

[The feed turns on to the interior of RedFly Designer, known for its designer clothing at discounted prices. Hattie can be seen being catered to by a woman and two men, the gentlemen in question carrying stacks of boxes and following her as she gives a brief close up of each item she comes across, some added to her pile and others discarded. Once

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[Video]

[soul_scatter]

[Oh, he couldn't leave this alone. Couldn't. He likes Ella. And you are not her. So, have a very beautiful nobleman with grey eyes watching you. One elegant black eyebrow ticks up.]

Do you have Ella-sama's permission to charge her so?

[See that -sama? That's his respect for her in front of you. He'd call her -san to her face.]

[Video]

[blondandperfect]

[She looks taken aback! This was clearly not what she was expecting at all. Though 'this' could be so many things in this case. So she starts off with a clueless smile]

I'm sorry, what?

[She brushes her hair over her shoulders and proceeds to flirt, twirling a lock of hair with her finger and getting fluttery-eyed]

Oh. Oh my.. What can I do for you, handsome? Let me guess; you want to see me in one of my new dresses?

[She glances to the side]

Oh I don't know.. I think Elizama wouldn't approve of that~.

[Video]

[soul_scatter]

You are Ella-sama's sister.

[Simpering noblewomen? Those he knows how to handle!]

Do you have her permission to charge her so?

[Video]

[blondandperfect]

[What was this man talking about? Did he mean who she thought he meant? But then why would she use such a ridiculous alias? Hattie looked lost, but also a bit defensive. (Though that glare did make her heart skip a beat~)]

I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name.. Are you a boyfriend or the like?

.. Are we talking about Ella?

[There's no way! Never in a million years!]

[Video]

[soul_scatter]

[Byakuya's eyebrow ticked up a bit further.]

I am a close acquaintance of Ella-sama's.

[And you've just proved your idiocy to him.]

Indeed, who else would I be speaking of? Answer the question.

[Video]

[blondandperfect]

[Hattie frowns a touch]

Look, it isn't -my- job to know her pet-names, it's ridiculous to assume I would know that!

[She then brings a hand to her chest]

And yet, I easily forgive the blatant abuse of your charm~. But you said it yourself, we're sisters. Is it a common thing for sisters to steal money from one another where you're from? I wish to know whether to be insulted or not.

I suggest you answer that carefully; Ella doesn't take kindly to people who aren't nice to me~.

[Video]

[soul_scatter]

[If he was anyone but him, he would've rolled his eyes.]

-Sama is a term of respect. It is, in my culture, calling her 'Lady Ella'.

[And yes, he's going to keep doing it.]

As she is my assistant, I care only that she is not so abused that she cannot perform her duties.

[Video]

[blondandperfect]

[Oooooh, how exotic!! She seems annoyed and jealous, try as she might to hide it. She clears her throat.]

You call your employee 'Lady'? Well, I.. Hmph.

[Hattie twirls her hair again, looking distracted]

I.. Appreciate your looking out for her. And while I'm not certain I like what you're hinting at, you and I are on the same boat. Neither of us can afford her being unable to perform her duties and we know how hard-headed she can be, even if it is good-intentioned.

If she seems exhausted, please let me know, if you would? I would happily cover for her as she has for me.

[Not exactly the truth, but judging by his behavior, she must have a really easy job.]

[Video]

[soul_scatter]

It is a title as befits her station from her world, is it not?

Ella-sama is perfectly capable of performing her duties. I have no need for a substitute.

[Somehow, he makes that sound like an insult.]

[Video]

[blondandperfect]

[Oh he's good. She hadn't had her buttons pushed like that in quite some time. She's really trying to keep a neutral expression.]

I.. Well.. I.. I don't.. Really know what to say. It seems a little 'grandiose' for a worker, don't you think?

[Hattie slowly clenches her hands into fists. Coming second to Ella so decidedly? The very thought made her cheeks flush]

She's always been a simple, common girl; to view her so highly is a bit.. Unexpected.

[Video]

[soul_scatter]

[Another eyebrow tick.]

She has been nothing but the perfect lady while here. I would be insulting her should I treat her as anything less.

[Video]

[blondandperfect]

[Her eyes half-lid. She isn't going to flip her lid, not at this one.]

I see. Well I'll pass on your praise to Ella. Is there something you would like to say to me or shall we end it here, stranger?

[Video]

[soul_scatter]

[If anything, his expression gets more dangerous. The sleepy eyed look, the coolness in his grey eyes, the smoothing of even the faintest expression. He's a nobleman - practically a prince - where he's from.]

Kuchiki Byakuya.

[The tone is meant to be reproachful, even though he didn't tell you his name.]

You should learn the laws of this land, before you do anything more. Charging as you did is considered theft, at the very least. And is a crime punishable by incarceration.

[Video]

[blondandperfect]

[Hattie seems a bit shaken up, but still clearly quite annoyed, try as she might to keep a straight face]

Mmgh..

[She proceeds to avoid eye contact]

Is.. is that so. I don't think that applies to my situation, but you gave good advice all the same. That said, I'd best get going I.. Have things to catch up on, 'Sir' Byakuya.

[She fumbles with the NV and ends the call.]