001: A message of the utmost importance.

[pierrotdemonique]

Citizens of Vatheon!

[ Of course he starts with a flourish, seated at his desk with his fingers interlaced over it and his legs crossed. That leg is idly kicking in the air as he continues, now that he has your attention. ]

It has come to my attention that the city is lacking something vastly important toward its improvement.

[ And he looks perfectly serious as he says this. ]

A maid cafe!

The host club is all well and good and I certainly don't mean to undermine the staff's prime efforts in keeping the city entertained but... surely, one would see the appeal of some of Vatheon's finest in a neat and trim maid outfit, the ambiance of a brightly lit tea room and the finest sweets the city can offer.

[ And he seems perfectly bent on the idea. ]

That being said, I have personally decided to spearhead the effort myself. If we manage to drum up enough interest and doubtless we will, we shall set upon the task of making a whole cafe in itself. To start, we'll need volunteers, of course.

Females, most definitely. Human or otherwise as we do aim to cater to all who reside here.
As long as you believe you look good in one of these.

[ At that, he holds up a pink French maid outfit, all puffy sleeves and lace and miniskirt with small white apron. Where he got it from and why he has it, you're probably better off not knowing. ]

And of course we'll need a cook preferably someone skilled with pastry and dessert, someone to help manage the cafe...

Interested applicants can either reply posthaste or pay me a visit. I shall be at Ordo four for the remainder of the afternoon.

Comments

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[zelda_hylia]

[How does this guy manage to be such an idiot! Zelda glares across the street before yanking her curtains closed.]

If you want people prancing around dressed like maids so badly, do it yourself!

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[pierrotdemonique]

Ah, Miss Zelda... I can see your impression of me hasn't changed since our last chance meeting.

[ S m i l e. ]

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[heartandsoul]

...Oh. I've worked in a place with a uniform like that before. If you're all right with it, I can do it again.

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[pierrotdemonique]

Miss Albarn, you are indeed a treasure.

[ A smile back for that as he poofs a small pad and fluffy pink quill pen into existence, scribbling her name down. ]

I suppose it's the same sort of place I have in mind? You wouldn't be opposed to waiting on tables, hm?

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[aim_exorable]

So is there anything else that makes a maid cafe unique to any other cafes? Or is it just the uniform?

[Yeah, alien races are definitely weird. Darkleer decided so long ago, and he is finding no reason to change his mind.]

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[pierrotdemonique]

[ Shh, Darkleer. Just go with it. ]

The uniform, the ambiance... Imagine being treated like a wealthy young lord for the afternoon with a cute maid by your side. The maid cafe prides itself on being a paragon of absolute service.

i think we should get married

[machiavellingly]

[He doesn't know whether or not he should be amused, offended or both. It's demeaning isn't it?

Not that he's opposed to beautiful girls or anything. He never had much time to sit down and think about it, given his background; but, Mr. Faust is proposing something entirely too much for his poor brain to handle. So he's irritated and embarrassed by the idea.

Pervert.]



Why the... sudden interest in such a thing?! Are you that bored?

o-oh but... another already has my heart, fair miss

[pierrotdemonique]

I wouldn't call it boredom.

[ Don't knock it until you've tried it, Lelouch. And should you ever. Please. This is good clean innocent moe. Not that kind of gentleman's club, excuse you. ]

Merely something I miss from back home as well as the tiniest hint of boredom. After all, I am an enterprising man. Why not take advantage of what the city's female residents have to offer?

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[fightforastar]

I really don't understand the need for costumes.

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[pierrotdemonique]

It adds to the charm, my dear!

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[behind_my_smile]

What a cute idea and outfit~ It's too bad its females only because there might be some guys that would be willing to wear such an adorable dress and look good doing it. Though that is more what the host club is for isn't it? I don't think too many of the hosts would be so open to that idea though..

I can't wait to see what you do with the cafe.

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[pierrotdemonique]

No... No, I wouldn't imagine they would be.

[ Though he's caught looking the slightest bit amused at the idea. Volatile little Rin being made to wear a skirt and frills? Priceless. ]

Personally, I hope the idea gets off the ground. Think of what Christmas would be like as a collaborative effort between us and the Host Club.

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[keepsthefire]

... No.

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[darkasnight]

Hey, you're a cook, right? You should totally sign up!

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[darkasnight]

If it means I can work around so many pretty girls I wouldn't mind helping manage the place! [Smiiiile.]

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[pierrotdemonique]

That's the spirit!

[ And jotting down his name too. ]

Now what should I put you down for?

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[malik_caesar]

[He rubs his chin.]

Hmm. I think this could be an excellent idea. The Golden Victory has men available for entertainment purposes. This sort of thing only seems fair.

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[pierrotdemonique]

Sometimes the menfolk need a little entertaining too, hm?

[ A smile. ]

Would you be the go-to man if I wished to speak to the founder of the Host Club for future collaborations?

[oceanbreasts]

Oh hells yeah I would totally rock the shit out of that dress.

[spacecase]

If you are considering it, Roxy, maybe Rose and I should volunteer too!

[After all, sisters before misters.]

[Voice]

[needsmoregreen]

A maid cafe?

[Bianca is a little split on this. She wants to dress up but at the same time...]

[Voice]

[pierrotdemonique]

A shining beacon of Japanese culture in my honest opinion.

[ There's a sigh though. ]

The city has quite a number of lovely flowers who need to be given room to bloom and I believe this could be a fair opportunity.

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[spiria]

I wonder if I'd look okay in a maid dress ...

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[pierrotdemonique]

You certainly have the face for it. Why not give it a try?

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[sylphauxiliatrix]

So This Would Be Similar To The Host Club But Will Only Employ Females
I Dont Really Understand The Need For Such Segregation But If You Need Someone To Help With The Costume Designs I Am Willing To Volunteer

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[pierrotdemonique]

How very astute, Miss Kanaya. ヾ(´^ω^)ノ♪
I do have a design or two in mind but I wouldn't say no to an extra hand.

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[tsundyne]

. . .

[Listening to this whole broadcast brings back bad memories. It would've been much easier for Yukari to hide it, too, if she'd opted to text instead like she often does--

But at the very least, there won't be a video feed to show her embarrassment.]

There is one, actually. But the locals didn't know how to run it, so it probably died off.

[Not going to admit that she got dragged into working there, maid outfit and all, nope. There's just a sigh; she hopes it's died off, anyway.]

Maybe you can do better.

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[pierrotdemonique]

Well, I wasn't aware. However, there's always time for a revival! Once the cafe reopens under new management, of course...

[ There's a pause though. ]

Would you know if there was a former venue for the cafe?

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[closedcircuit]

[Ky frowns unhappily and a little embarrassed. That looks like a short skirt, surely no woman should wear it!]

I don't think that's appropriate.

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[pierrotdemonique]

[ You'd be surprised, Ky. ]

Goodness, why does everyone seem to have their mind set on impropriety?

[crabbygenius]

I like the color but, the style? Not so much.

[pierrotdemonique]

It's rather mandatory for a maid cafe... but do you have anything in mind? I'm open to suggestions.

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[booyaka_boom]

*Oh boy, oh boy is Selphie excited about this! Tea, and cake, and a pretty dress! She's at a loose end with nothing to do and this is just too much excitement for her*

Yes Please!~~~

Can I join in? I'm...I'm kinda clumsy, so maybe I shouldn't carry round the tea... *She might as well be honest* But I bet I'd look so cute in that outfit!

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[pierrotdemonique]

[ Yup, this one's gonna be pretty popular, too. ]

You most certainly would! We'd be happy to have you. With such a bright personality as yours, you could probably make quite a wonderful greeter.

Mind if I ask for your name?

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[relinquishing]

[This

it

but

...

Alright, fear or not, the man is visibly conflicted about this whole idea. On the one hand, why. On the other...

...]

As... long as the ladies are for it, I guess. It sounds similar enough to the host club and all.

What a way to make it sound like they're a display item, though...

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[pierrotdemonique]

They actually seem quite excited at the prospect, truth be told.

[chosen_gigolo]

Sounds like a great idea if you ask me. I've got a concern or two though. It is just a cafe, yeah?

[Zelos has been accused of unscrupulous behavior himself, but he's got no idea who this guy is other than peripheral knowledge that he causes trouble for Rin and a working knowledge that 'maid cafe' could easily be code for 'brothel.' Granted he's had the same assumptions made about the host club so he's willing to give the benefit of the doubt so long as there's assurances.

After all, for all his licentious behavior, Zelos is much more protective of the ladies than he lets on.

[pierrotdemonique]

[ A sigh. ]

That would make you the fourth one today... or perhaps the third? I can't quite be sure.

[ But pressing fingers together again, the smallest smile. ]

I assure you, it will be nothing more than a cafe. Turning it into anything else isn't really in my taste.

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[bethehugejerk]

[On this side of the screen is a grey-skinned teenager, eyebrow raised most questioningly.]

A... maid cafe? Are you even serious? Or is that ridiculous eyesore of a personal look you've got going on so poisonous that it's tainted your brain cells? What would even be the point?

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[pierrotdemonique]

[ Oh hey, another troll. ]

I assure you, I'm quite serious. As for the point, well... we do need ways to kill time here, hm? Personal amusement as well as others, perhaps, if you really want a point.

[detectiveprincess]

[This girl disguised as a guy is not exactly happy with this. She keeps up her facade though, making sure that her voice filter that makes her sound like a male is on.]

As much as I see that some women and girls are agreeing to this, this is something that objectifies women to a degrading degree. It is something that treats women more like trophies than people. It's humiliating, especially with that outfit in particular.

[pierrotdemonique]

[ Seriously. Why does everyone think his grandeur dreams of moe moe paradise are exploitative? But he keeps his smile. It's the same confident condescending smirk he usually has. ]

Perhaps you should take it up with them if they feel the least bit embarrassed or humiliated.

[has_too_many_moles]

You are aware that running a business is quite different then running a school, right? You will have to follow supply and demand and you can not talk your way into paying which ever way you desire, just because it is cool at the moment.

[pierrotdemonique]

Mister Okumura, please I know my way around a ledger as well as any enterprising entrepreneur. But nonetheless, as you seem so adamant with the idea...

Thank you for volunteering your services! I'll let you keep track of inventory and finances. We've worked together in the past and you already know how I operate. How does that sound?