Your pace is fast and hasty. The sound of the soles of your shoes hitting the stone street of the city is covered by that of dozens of other passers-by. Your movements are soft, gentle. Your clothing does not match that of others in return for you. You look like a flower in the dirt. Or at least that's how the other nobles would have defined this situation.Even though the day is cold,the sky is a little cloudy and your cheeks are covered in tears.. you're smiling.
Perhaps it was a good idea after all.
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The door of the Regent Grand Master's office was gently knocked by your fingers. As soon as you heard her familiar voice giving you permission to enter, you did so.
You find before your eyes the young woman with blond hair and sapphire eyes who smiles sweetly at you, perhaps even a little pityingly.
"Y/n...Good evening,my dear friend"
Her voice was soft and delicate and it was already making you feel better. You smiled a little, tilting slightly your head to the side.
"Good evening Jean..Am I by any chance late?"
A soft chuckle was heard from her at your words followed by a slight shake of her head and her hand pointing you to the seat opposite to hers.
"Please,sit down. Would you like some tea?"
You nod, sitting elegantly in the indicator seat and with a small smile you politely declined the offer of tea.
"Don't you worry Jean, I'm just passing by..."
She smiles and just shrugs.
"You look tense. So,what was that you wanted to talk about?"
You take a deep breath and look down at your feets.
"I need a job"
Jean looks at you a little concerned, scanning you fro head to toes before chuckling softly and leaning back in her seat.
"(Y/n) (Y/s)...needs a job? May I ask you what happened?"
Her gaze seems understanding, almost that of an older sister as you place your hands on your lap and look up at her.
"..I left.. everything. My father,my surname.. everything is gone.."
A little smile comes to your face as you looked down at the pearl necklace around your neck, touching it slowly.
"..And my..heritage"
You both laugh softly, even though his laugh seems to hide concern for you. Sure enough, she stops laughing and pauses.
"..(Y/n)..do you have a place to go?"
She asks in a kind and helpful way, worried about her dear childhood friend. You nodded, sighing.
"I sold some jewelry and paid what month's rent on an apartment in the city.."
"I see, that's a relief. So,you need a job..what kind of job?"
She begins to hastily read some documents on her desk, trying to find something for you.
".. Well..any job that can support me while I prepare for admission to university. I have no preference, really! Anything works"
Jean taps slightly her finger on her chin, looking at you intensely while thinking. She seems like scanning you.
"Many jobs here in the city require skills like yours... but not many will be willing to hire a noble... they despise you here"
She sighs and then her eyes suddenly light up as she snaps her fingers.
"..I think I have an idea..Do you know how to clean?"
You think for a few seconds and nod, looking at her with a hopeful expression.
"Yes..I do. I know how to do basic things but I can always learn"
She nods back and takes a slip of paper, writing something on it.
"An old acquaintance of mine needs a new maid. The pay is good and the hours are decent."
The Regent Grand Master folds the piece of paper and hands it to you with an understanding smile.
"Tell Adeline I sent you"
You take the paper, placing it on your head with a toothy smile. You stand up happily and take her hand, squeezing it tightly.
"Thank you so much, Jean! You really helped me, I owe you"
She seems a little embarrassed and she chuckles, shaking her head.
"I did nothing...just..Take care,okay?"
You nod and chuckle back, nodding vigorously before approaching the door.
"Oh and one last thing!"
You turn around in her direction, stopping yourself from taking the handle of the door. Jean looks at you slightly more serious.
"The host is a good person but.. he can be a little cold sometimes. Don't get offended,he is just.. particular"
".. I'll keep that in mind.."
You raise a curious eyebrow but just shrug and smile before walking out the door.
You walk excitedly through the corridors of the headquarters, taking the piece of paper from your pocket and unfolding it.
Your eyes fall on the white color of the paper, expecially on a name.
-Down Winery-
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Eques Tenebrarum- Diluc Ragnvindr x Reader
Fanfic*After escaping from a suffocating reality and a social role that was too tight for you, you found yourself in the middle of the street without money or a place to go. And then, you rolled up your sleeves and started working for what you had hoped f...
