Morning in Kataku no Kanki was always so peaceful. Those who had worked the night before were sleeping, and those who hadn't didn't have to worry about cleaning until later. Instead it was their time to relax, to feed the children, to play with them. It was Natsu's favorite time of the day. Already he had been up for a little while, long enough to bathe and dress in his usual daytime outfit. But not long enough for his long, orange, locks to dry yet.

Natsu sat on the floor in the entrance, the large open room where all guests were greeted. It was also the furthest away from those who were sleeping. On either side of Natsu was a little girl, both barely seven years of age. Tsubaki and Matsu, twins. They were practicing their braiding on Natsu's still wet hair. In his lap was the appointment book, he was going over numbers from last night and making sure that everyone who actually showed up paid. Standing nearby was one of the brothel's prostitutes, and new mom, Megumi. She was nursing her three week old.

A knock at the door surprised everyone, and Natsu found himself trying not to curse as the twins tugged on his hair. "Natsu, will you be a dear and get that?" Megumi asked, ushering the twins to her side as she did.

"Of course." Natsu responded, rising to his feet and not bothering to shake out his braids. He did however, pull his yukata back up to his shoulders where it belonged.

Natsu opened the door and took a moment to examine the figure in front of him. It was scruffy, rather cute, young man who was holding a basket of food. Natsu clapped his hands together quietly and put on a charming smile. "Oh, you must be here about the our food order! Please, come in, I'll get you the money." Natsu waved the cute delivery boy inside.

As he moved over the front counter to get the money that had been counted out the night before, the twins scampered over to the newcomer and watched him curiously. Megumi, who was still nursing, chimed in. "Oh my! Well aren't you the cutest delivery boy we've ever had!"

"Isn't he?" Natsu responded. "If you ever find yourself a customer here, ask for Natsu."

"No dear, ask for Megumi." Megumi said quickly. Neither of them remembering that not everybody was comfortable with talk like that.