Well that was fairly quick. Shiina couldn’t count herself surprised as most people took the life of a Chaser seriously. Well most people, she mused after glancing at the first arrival of Yamato. It made sense of course as there were quite a number of Chasers in the area alone. She wouldn’t admit it but both her and Chikage were responsible for such great numbers.

[color=ed1c24]“Greetings master Yamato,”[/color] the vampire said with a polite smile and a bow. [color=ed1c24]“I can see you’re as descriptive as ever. Allow me then to serve as your humble host once more.”[/color]

She didn’t move to prepare tea however, already sensing the presence of her fellow staff worker, Ikkime. She gave a slight nod to the Youkai as she watched her prepare tea for both herself and Yamato. Shiina bowed slightly to the other girl before casting another smiling glance at Yamato.

[color=ed1c24]“Thank you for the tea Miss Ikkime. While I’m sure Master Yamato would no doubt love to spend his days in the presence of our establishment, I’m afraid there are things even more potent than his attraction to me. Such examples include the line of duty for a Chaser, which has indefinitely brought him out on this night.”[/color]

A fancy way of saying that there was news to be distributed once everyone arrived. The perfect maid was known for lacing her words with prose. It was all part of the job get up after all.

With that said, she sensed Ayato enter before she saw him. In a blur, she dashed to the kitchen to fix up and retrieve a tray of assorted coffees, teas, and whatever else the group preferred. In next to no time at all, she was back at the front count with the refreshments at hand. 

In that time, Kazou had already entered and greeted them all, taking a drink from Ikkime’s tray. To Ayato’s request for his usual, Shiina nodded once before dashing to give him his drink and soon returning to her position at the front desk without so much as a ruffle of her suit. As Ayato had noted, things were starting to get lively and would only get more so as the vampire now sensed two other workers of the Dangeki Café. 

Making two trips, Shiina took half of the drinks to Mayuka and the other half to their resident musician, Eos.

[color=ed1c24]“Please take care of our guests Miss Mayuka,”[/color] she said before turning to Eos to answer her question. [color=ed1c24]“It would seem so Miss Eos. From the way things are going, I doubt this is the true bulk of our group tonight. Please be sure to accommodate their needs as it seems fit.”[/color]

Almost eerily, the perfect maid was correct. Now Yuuma entered the shop though Shiina was already well aware of his favorite beverage. Since the age of ten, he had been fascinated with the world of the Chasers, the Café, and by extension, her. Not that she minded. She had even spoiled him silly in his younger years. Though for someone to bring that subject up now would earn a rightful knife to the face.

[color=ed1c24]“Good evening Master Yuuma,”[/color] Shiina said with a hint of warmth, quickly giving him his drink. With everyone having seemingly arrived-and they could always pass the news on if more were to come-Shiina drew everyone’s attention to the front desk with the clank of a tea cup.

[color=ed1c24]“Good evening everyone. As you may all know, we are gathered here for a particular Chasers mission given by our primary ally and benefactor, Miss Chikage. Ordinarily, a job such as this would only require the presence of one or two of our number. However, Miss Chikage has informed me that this specific job may call the need for more of our group. Young Mistress, young Master, if you would please explain more.”[/color]

Shiina turned now to the two strangers that had entered long ago. No doubt the man was thinking some interesting thoughts in the face of so many Chasers and even a few Youkai. As a result, Shiina expected the girl to speak out in his place.

As the two began to explain to the others what exactly they were dealing with, Shiina’s left eye shifted suddenly. The ice blue of the perfect maid was now a deep scarlet. In one fluid motion that seemed too fast for the human eye, Shiina summoned a knife and hurled it towards the front of the Café. The blade embedded itself next to the front doors, just barely missing the entering Ketsui. It was meant to intimidate only and not to cause a conflict.

[color=ed1c24]“Please state your business here,”[/color] the maid suddenly turned ninja said with a neutral voice. [color=ed1c24]“Unless you’d like some coffee or tea? In which case, please wait outside until after the meeting is over or between the hours of seven to ten. Thank you and come again.”[/color]