Lady Guan Du was awake and active. Currently, the woman was engaged in sweeping dust upon her chamber floors. Ru knew that it would be poor taste to allow the dirt to accumulate any further. And she could not in good conscience expect anyone else to do such chores for her. As such Xiu Ru had placed down a pan upon the floorboard and gently sweeped dust into it. While doing this labor, Ru was humming up the major scale. It was always good to keep practicing and honing the basics, and besides that she always enjoyed a touch of music while tending to chores.

As she reached F on the scale, Lady Guan swept some more dirt into the pan. Glancing down, the woman realized that the pan was full. A gentle smile blossomed upon the woman's face. With this chore done, she had a small load off her mind. Xiu Ru bent down and grabbed the pan, and kept a firm hold on it. After all, she could not allow herself to accidentally spill the dust. 

Taking great care, Ru slowly raised the dustbin above a small trash container. Tilting her wrist ever so slightly, Lady Guan watched as she saw the grey dust begin to fall into the trashcan. Moving like dust, it was falling down straight into the trashbin. However, not all of it had fallen in due to the angle Ru kept her hand at. Xiu Ru tilted her wrist a tad more, and the remnants of it were poured into the trashcan. She smiled softly, as she walked back towards the broom.

She bent down to grab the broom with her other hand. The woman proceeded to lay both of them against the wall. The dustpan was easily put back into position. On the other-hand, the broom was less cooperative. It made a single thud against the floor. Ru picked up the broom and leaned it against the wall once again. This time, the broom managed to stay on the wall.

With her chore done, Lady Guan Du Xiu Ru walked out of her room with a small smile. As she exited her chamber, she slowly pushed her fingers against the door to shut it. After all, it would be unseemly for a lady to slam the door when it could be shut with grace. 

Lady Ru began striding towards the main hallway, as her hips swayed softly with each step. As she approached the assignment board, she noticed that there were already a fair amount of individuals who were eyeing it. 

With a small bow of the head, Ru spoke softly. [color=ed1c24]"Excuse me for the intrusion, but I wish to know if everyone is present? And what are the assignments at hand?"[/color] Ru tilted her head slightly as she tried to gain a view of the board. [color=ed1c24]"For I am unable to see what is available, and I do not wish to take your spot if you have yet to see what they were."[/color]