video | un: vivelafrance, IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

[ringlette]

[ The feed starts with Marie's face showing up again, over a week after her first post. Her pose is the same, composed and unflinching, but there are glaring differences between then and now; namely, the jellyfish tentacle hair replacing her twintails and the large swan wings that sprouted on her back just today. It's still a bit hard to adjust to them, but she looks not really distressed by the ordeal. ]

Bonjour à tous! It is me, Marie, again.

At the start of this month I have announced my birthday, and how I decided to celebrate it along with my new business' grand opening. Sure enough, the time has come for everyone to finally learn of the truth surrounding my project. It's with the greatest pleasure that I can finally bring this up...!

[ She rummages through something offscreen, then brings up a sign, painted in refined cursive and very fancy golden glitter and decorated with rose and other flowery drawings. ]

✨ SALON DE MARIE IS NOW HIRING! ✨

The business I am opening in a few days is a maid cafe! Everything is almost ready to be launched, except the most important part: the staff! I am looking for not only maids and butlers who would like to help me improve the happiness of Prismals and Moonblessed alike, but also other staff members like cooks and security. In order to apply, you need to compile your details over here and send it to me!

The grand opening is going to occur in the last day of Iris, on November 15th! The food will be free for this day, so do not worry about your Chroma funds! Just know that if you come with ill intentions, I shall not hesitate to kick you out myself if security didn't get you first!

[ She says... that... with her most amiable smile. ]

That is all for today! I hope many of you join me in this new adventure, and... Vive La France!


((OOC: There will be a log, hopefully on the 15th, for the grand opening. Use the links above to reach my info/application page if you want your character to join the business!

Also, the lovely Marie art in the first link was drawn by Chi (@gothard) so praise her for that!))

Comments

text | j.valentine

[torsion]

Bonsoir, Marie.
I hope you don't have anyone in mind for security? I'll definitely be applying. :)
Four days is pretty short notice, but I don't have a consistent job set in stone and I'd like to change that.

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[ringlette]

I don't have anyone in mind at the moment, and I am certainly open to anyone who is fit for the role!

Do you have any combat experience?

[torsion]

I'm formerly with the United States Army and their elite Delta Force division.
Following that I was part of a specialized SWAT team called STARS which dealt with the growing drug and murder issues within a larger, more isolated city.
I have been a mercenary and currently am a Spec Ops Agent with an NGO I founded called the Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance (BSAA) which investigates, solves, and fights the growing threat of bioterrorism.
Primarily, I fight what people would call "monsters".

My skills include being an expert locksport, explosive ordnance disposal, usage of all types of weapons (guns, knives, rocket launchers, bombs, etc.), and hand-to-hand combat.
My personal fighting style is primarily derived from wrestling, Savate, Taekwon Do, Muay Thai, and Wing Chun.
I can lift over 800 lbs and move functionally with higher weight (so I can help with moving furniture and stock, although because of my height I can't always reach well!).
I can jump higher than most at peak fitness and can run faster, as well.
I'm also trained and experienced in non-lethal force.
I am on the smaller side (of height anyway, ha ha), but I can easily throw or kick a man across the room that's thrice my size.

If that's not sufficient, please feel free to ask any questions.

text; username: inaban

[dereban]

Huh.

Why a maid cafe, by the way?

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[ringlette]

Because I can see few images that bring true happiness, and a beautiful maid smiling at the world is certain one of them in my heart!

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[dereban]

I guess that's true. . . it's been a while since I've worn a maid outfit, though.

[Video]

[lightthedarkness]

Ah! I was kinda right! It kinda has to do with cake! Oh, I've worked at a maid cafe, it was a lot of fun.

video;

[ringlette]

You did? I am glad you got it partly right, hehe!

Are you also interested in working again, under my management?

Video;

[lightthedarkness]

Oh well, I have a job as a hostess already, I get to wear a beautiful kimono or yukata every day! But I'll definitely come and visit your cafe!

text (sn: healerprincess)

[im_gonna_heal_u]

Ah, so this was the business you were going to start, My Queen?

Hehe, I intend to apply like everyone else. But say the word, and I'll help you however you like.

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[ringlette]

Mon chérie, I would be so glad to also have you by my side as I make my business one of the grandest around.

How ironic that I get to dress you in a maid dress again after the little game we played with Kairi, hmm?

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[im_gonna_heal_u]

Would it truly be ironic? I'd call it your usual great taste, my Queen!

I'm looking forward to wearing another one, or would you prefer the one you gave me first? I hear there's all kinds!

Voice

[trenchdoting]

[This time, Gumshoe's reply comes in the form of audio only. Someone's a bit shy about his current Moonblessing appearance. But it's excitement that shines through as he speaks.]

Whoa...! Congratulations, Marie! That sounds like a really fun idea. I'm sure you'll do great, pal!!

You can expect me to check out the grand opening! And... hey, I might officially be a Moon Knight now, but maybe I can also Moonlight some security hours too...

voice;

[ringlette]

[ Strange that he's not showing his face, but she won't get on his case about it. ]

Merci, Gumshoe! I am so excited to begin already, but I am also collecting great people to put in my ranks! [ A happy gasp. ] Will you really work for me?

voice;

[trenchdoting]

Knowing you, I'm sure you're attracting the very best of the best! [He chuckles.] I'd be honored to work for you, Marie! I'm sure I could make it work with my schedule!

audio

[anti_altruisms]

Congratulations.

[ That's the right thing to say, right? Right. ]

I'm sure you'll do well.

audio;

[ringlette]

Oh it is you, Archer!

[ How long has it been... what a nice surprise. ]

I am so glad to hear from you again!

Audio, un: magicowl

[getting_better]

My, my! Now that is quite a surprise! Reminds me of home.

[He says with a mixture of affection, exasperation, and embarrassment.]

And I have to be honest, I'm more than a little interested. Not as a customer by the way. You said you need a cook, what kind are you looking for?

perma-audio

[ringlette]

Hello, Bishop! I am so glad to know you are interested in joining me!

[ She adds, in a chirpy tone: ] Well, I am looking for those who can cook and bake desserts of western origins! There will also be some eastern and salty food like omurice, but I wanted the theme of my cafe to be as sweet as possible.

[resenting]

Maid Cafe? There's even something like they here now, huh...

[ringlette]

Oui! I am so glad I could make my project come true, monsieur.

Voice, un: mirrormatch

[timefordinner]

Wow, that's awesome! Happy birthday, and congratulations on opening your business!

What exactly is a maid cafe though?

voice;

[ringlette]

Merci, mademoiselle!

A maid cafe is a a special brand of cafe in which maids and butlers serve patrons as if they're their masters! It is actually a lot more lighthearted than that, as the main purpose of a maid is to bring smiles and happiness to those they serve.

voice

[heptagram]

I'm not sure I expected this direction from you, but this sounds like a very cute endeavor. [Patchouli has a little of a thing for maid uniforms she would probably not easily own up to.]

[ringlette]

I had this project in mind for a while. The only thing separating me from working on it was the business license, some bit of bureocracy, and my own laziness. Hehe!

But it is real now! I hope you will attend the grand opening!