Red cleaned her hands in the bowl. The room she had just cleaned wasn’t the worst she had encountered here, but it certainly wasn’t pleasant. Fortunately plenty of soap and water was always available. Just as she finished drying her hands, she heard her name being called from the main room.

"Red! Get out here and clean up this mess!" Ah, Mme Snow had returned. Hurrying out she took note of Mmes Snow and Ellie, as well as the new girl. Well dressed, and not at all pleased with her locale. Outwardly she ignored the three, gathering rags and a mop to clean the water tracked in. With half an ear she listened to the two argue over her. It was an old conversation, spoken many times with different words. She continued cleaning till she was addressed directly. 

“Oh, and Red when you finish out here, Merlin asked you to come back with me."

"Oui, Madam." Red did not look up from her work but seemed to increase her pace, eager to move on. A smile appeared on her downturned face. At last, she would be allowed to contribute in a meaningful way. Absently she rubbed her neck against the silver collar hidden under the ruffles of her maid's outfit.