My Sweet Servant // Ayato x Thoma

5: The Burn Out

(Uh oh, this one sounds bad o-o)

-A little angst

-Fluff

It was a hot summer in Inazuma. The part of the year where Thoma, the house keeper, is most busy. He's always going down to the city to purchase some items, to take care of the pets by the tree, helping kindhearted people. He also makes requests for people from commissions, and farms fresh ingredients to cook back at the estate.

A lot on his plate during the summer, I must say..

"I've got your packages, Ms. Saguya." Thoma said with a charming smile. "Where shall I put them?"

The lady he was referring to held a little baby. "You can put them on the table inside. I'll go through it later."

Thoma set the package down on the table. "Speaking of, how have you been doing?"

"I've been doing quite well. A lot of my troubles have been relieved, thanks to you." Ms. Saguya smiled proudly.

"How's your baby? He seems to be growing well." Thoma would ask.

Thoma had known Ms. Saguya ever since she got pregnant. Almost for a year and a half, they have known each other. Ms. Saguya is a very sweet person. Her husband works as a soldier in the Kamisato Clan, so he doesn't have much time to be home. But Ms. Saguya doesn't mind the loneliness without her dear husband, for she has her baby to attend to.

"Very well. Oh, so cute, he is. I'm very glad to have him." She looked down at her baby. "He's almost 5 months old, and he's very energetic when he's awake."

Thoma gently poked the little guy's chubby cheek. The baby murmured, and then held onto his finger with a small giggle. The housekeeper softly smiled at the happiness.

"Thank you so much for your hard work. But unfortunately, I don't have the appropriate amount of mora for payment." Ms. Saguya said, with an upset expression.

The blonde chuckled. "That's quite alright! You don't have to pay me. Family is more important than paying me."

"I-Is it really okay to not pay you? You work so hard everyday, I'd feel guilty.." Ms. Saguya had always paid Thoma. This was the first time where she didn't have enough mora. She lost a lot so she could take care of her baby.

"It's okay! Your baby is more important. I wish you and your family well." Thoma smiled brightly, as he left the home.

Ms. Saguya waved goodbye. "Thank you." She brought her hand back and support her baby in her arms. What an Angel.. I wonder who his parents were. They must be grateful they were blessed with such a kind child..

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Thoma poured the water on the plants. "Surely this will keep them hydrated throughout the summer."

"Thank you, dear." Madame would say. She is a very old lady who's been living in Inazuma her whole life. She's gotten so old, it's hard for her to carry things.

"Have you been feeling okay? You're not in any pain, are you?" Thoma would ask. He's very aware of body conditions that Madame may have. From what he knows, elderly bodies can grow stiff and cause arthritis.

"I've been doing well, dear. For all we know, the end of me will come one day or another." Madame smiled joyfully. "I'm so glad there are people like you here. Inazuma is indeed a strict place."

"It's no trouble being here, Madame. Have a good day! Send a request if you need me!" Thoma waved goodbye and jogged off.

Madame chuckled. "What a kind boy."