Ramia was skilled enough in the art of swordplay to know when things were getting awfully tense. She cautiously removed the still seathed sword from her sash and with very cautious movements returned it to the bundle with the rest of her swords. She still was't able to see properly due to the brightness, but hoped that the fact she was now unarmed would release the building tension in a positive manner.

Seeing that the sword woman was probably just looking for some shelter, Grey calmed down and led Aria inside. "Well lets not just stand here and freeze. Lets get inside, we can get something to drink and warm up." As Aria stepped inside, Grey closed the door behind him. "We need tea." He jovially shouted.

Maisie turned to Navaeh, "would you like to prepare the tea? While get the rooms ready for the guests?" she asked curiously, as she walked towards the hallway, she wasn't to sure which direction she should head to yet.

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Navaeh gave the white fox a little hit with her tail and then smirked. "I'll do the tea." And with that she headed off towards the kitchen. Happy to have some new people in this castle for a change.

A massive shadow cast along the wall of the grand hall, sending chills up the spines of the other servants. It looked like a lion, ready to pounce, and they knew they would be in trouble if they didn't serve their masters sufficiently, for Felix had arrived.
A tiny black cat padded out to the top of the stairs, and looked down at everyone with a surprised look.
"PEOPLE!?" It hissed, and then ran back down the hall where it had came from. It returned moments later with a monocle attached to its right feline eye, acting prim and proper.
"Welcome to our Masters' elegant abode!" He annouced loudly in a regal voice, ignoring the wallpaper that flaked on the wall behind him.
"We will take you to your rooms immediately, oh gracious maidens." He said, and hissed so that everyone could hear.
"YOU ARE HERE TO SERVE, GODDAMNIT, SERVE THESE GIRLS, WHY ARE THEY STILL STANDING IN THE MAIN HALL!?" He screeched, losing his composure and shaking from excitement, his kitten tail wagging joyously at the opportunity to serve.
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@KahleenCuthald [2luclovers]"yes, sure I'll check on the rooms first" She muttered as she started towards one of the empty guestrooms, she entered she realized that their wasn't much to do. all the servants were always going in and out of the rooms to clean it and putting fresh flowers in the rooms. she head out towards the kitchen to see if Navaeh need help.

Aria was speechless from the talking animals. Animals that could work no less. She observed them closely before they leave. The snake seemed to be the head servant, and a bit bossy. The fox worked under him, she guessed. Aria decided to remain quiet, not wanting to be rude to them. She wondered if the princes treated them right. Sighing, Aria pushed the thought aside. She tends to over analyze things.

Nyra let out a heavy sigh as she heard Felix's voice. That cat always annoyed her. He was too strict. These girls need to be welcomed to this castle, not scared away by some bossy cat! Nyra took to the air and flew over to the fuzz ball.
"Calm yourself."

Rex snorted at the sound of a horrid screeching sound and looked around with wide eyes. Well snorted as best he could. Since he was a snake. Looking around it seemed they needed to begin serving, they had guests! What to do though? He couldn't move plates, the tea was being taken care of. FLOWERS. THE DINNER TABLE NEEDED FLOWERS! Slithering away quickly Rex curled around a particularly pretty bundle of red flowers and tore them from the ground. Partly impaling himself. Ow, ow, ow, ow, Rex thought to himself as he hurriedly transported the flowers to the vases on the dinner table. It had to be roses didn't it. Rex surveyed the flowers pleased, it looked pretty, surely Felix would be proud of him now! Or at least satisfied. Hopefully he didn't yell. Rex made his way to the cat surveying the efforts and hissed proudly towards the dinner table with his tail. "Looksss, I got the flowersss!"

All the fuss seemed to just increase, luckily in a good way. Ramia's eyes had gotten used to the brightness and she began looking around. Even if she was unnerved by these 'princes' and their 'servants' she hid it well behind a smile. "Uh... well... at least the servants remind me of back home... Though our servants were a bit less... umh... furry and scaly and... things."

It had been some time since Marco had left his room. He wasn't sure how long, but it had definitely been more than a few hours. There hadn't been much point; there wasn't anything of much use to be done out in the other parts of the house at the time, especially in this state.

Even after having been like this for a while, being a giant bear-like creature was rather cumbersome.

Still, since he couldn't remember the last time he had taken a break from trying to write more legibly with his paws or something held between his jaws, let alone the last time he ate, he decided that an attempt to obtain food was in order. If nothing else, he could ask the servants when the next meal would be and try not to be caught up in something else until then.

Lumbering out into the hall, he slowly made his way to the kitchen in search of anyone who could help him out.

Belle was startled when a black cat suddenly appeared out of nowhere. It immediately started berating the other animals, apparently all servants.
"No, please don't worry. We've only just arrived," she said in an effect to calm the excited cat. "I'm here to find work myself. Do I speak to you, as I assume you are the head butler?" Belle asked while glancing at Hachi for confirmation that she had actually been hired.

@Belle@luclovers
Hachi gives a slight nod to belle and turns to face Felix his voice going through their minds as he speaks. [this one has been hired to work here. By me. Treat her well Felix.] he gives the cat a piercing stare before gently nudging belle slightly to face the cat more. He walks to the dining room and seems to be inspecting everything that is there so far. His tail swishing back and forth as he studied it. He would be unable to sit in a chair but rather he would move the chair and sit in its place.

Felix nodded his approval at Rex, ignoring his open wounds, whilst simultaneously batting Nyra away with a swift paw and a hissed "Get to work!". He then turned politely to Belle, unsure of how to conduct himself. If she was a servant, then she was under his command, but at the same time, if she was supposed to be directly serving one of the masters, then he couldn't boss her around. He hesitated, and then sighed, looking at her wet attire.
"Allow me to escort you to your room, you may begin work tomorrow, you must be eternally weary." He said, leading her down the hall, towards an empty guest bedroom. As they entered, he noted that it was filled with some cobwebs in each corner, and there was a general dustiness to the room. He made a growling noise.
"I tell the servants to clean every room, every day!" He exclaimed. "This is simply unacceptable!"

@Belle

Belle felt sorry for the snake who looked like he was in pain. The cat didn't seem to care that the poor thing was injured. Belle resolved to address that some other time. A head butler was director of the servants. That meant he needed to be concerned for their welfare as well as the work they did.

When they reached the room the cat once again started yelling about the poor job the servants had done. Belle reached down to stroke the cat, forgetting that he was technically her boss now. "Don't worry. It's quite alright. This is a large castle. It is understandable that a few things might be missed."
Going to the wardrobe she saw there were some clothes already there for her. Whoever had put these here had certainly been fast. And accurate to her size. The clothes looked like they would fit well.
"Thank you for your kindness," she said, bowing to the cat. "My name is Belle. I would like to know your name, or what I am to call you. I don't have many skills, but I learn quickly. I will work wherever you assign me."

"I am Felix." He said simply, resisting his kitty instincts to purr from her petting. "I'm sure I can find a use for you, depending on your skills." He said.
"But first I must get someone to clean this room!" He exclaimed, and turned swiftly, exiting her new bedroom. He sighed. He hadn't moved this much in years. Normally he just lazed around telling the others what to do. But now he actually had to move. He got into the kitchen and was startled for a moment by the bear, until he realized it was simply one of the princes.
"And how are you doing today?" He mewed.

Rex grinned with pleasure, well as best he could, since he was a snake after all. But now it seemed cleaning had to be done! With no other tools than his own body Rex faithfully attacked the spider webs and dirt in Belle's room. Once he'd gotten as much as he could and was thoroughly covered in filth he slithered outside with haste to wash himself off. Finally with startling speed he reappeared in the room surveying it happily. "Another job well done. Did you need any more help missss?" he asked Belle surveying the new girl again. Having a servant that wasn't an animal would be quite helpful. Of course some of them were lucky and were animals with arms and legs so they had it easier. Still Rex made sure that he always did as much work as anyone else, which usually wasn't much but still.

@luclovers

Marco was actually somewhat startled by the cat himself, having spaced out for the moment in his search. "Er, well enough, Felix. I hope you are in good health? You seem somewhat...excited?" It was always odd, actually seeing people these days. He felt awkward being seen in this form, though he supposed the servants probably had their own troubles with the situation and likely didn't find it any more strange than their own changes. At least he assumed, but people did tend to have their own thoughts on each matter. No point in pretending to know them.

Honestly, seeing the servants like this was only a little odd now. Perhaps he was getting adjusted after all.

The cat had barely left before the snake appeared and cleaned. Belle was surprised at his speed, especially when he was injured.
"Oh no, thank you but I'm fine," she said but knelt beside him, concerned. "But are you alright? You look like you are hurt. Are you in pain?" She reached a hand toward him slowly, so he could scent her hand with his tongue and hoping that he wouldn't bite her out of instinct.

Lifting her skirt a bit, she tore the bottom of her slip and started to wrap it around the deepest of his wounds.
"Have you... all of you, always been able to talk?" she asked, curious.

Rex flicked his tongue out and lightly tapped Belle's hand out of reflex more than conscious act. When he saw her intent he rolled onto his side, exposing the pricks made by the thorns more easily. "Felix ssaysss you're only in pain if you're not working hard enough. I guessss I'm not working hard enough caussse it still hurtsss a little, but at leasst the dinner table looksss nice." He was kind of rambling at this point but that was okay. "Well you know we were humanss before the curse. I myself was a sswashbuckling jesster. Now I'm thisss, I guesss talking is part of the cursse." Rex spoke speculatively. He'd never put much thought into it.

Hate walks out of the dining room his hooves clicking once more. He has no idea where to go now and is lost in thought. At any moment he could bump into anyone, which should be interesting if he does. He was curious of the women, and whether or not they are truly likely to fall in love with any of the brothers. He is particularly interested in Belle and wonders how she feels about him. He snorts, probably nothing.