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It seemed that Rosanna noticed the change in Lucrecia's expression, as she was now looking her way. The freelancer winced, hoping that she wouldn't get in trouble for eavesdropping on an important conversation. She was broken out of her worries as Akantha scrambled her way into the hall. She was glad to see that the little girl seemed to be doing better. Having been made a temporary trainee maid, the other staff looked into her family tree and other background details to determine what they would ultimately do with her. Viatrix informed them that physically Akantha was fine, but her mental state was affected with nightmares and insomnia. The poor thing couldn't even sleep alone, which wasn't surprising considering all that she'd been through. I would certainly take a long time for those scars to heal, if they ever...

Still naturally attached to her rescuers, Mari pointed Akantha in the direction of Polina. She watched with a smile as she cutely scrambled over to the Farisian maid, grabbing onto her leg. Mari pointed out that the Patron Livia was due to arrive any moment, which was confirmed as the two large doors marking the entrance to of the Maison began to open. There she was - the black haired woman who looked to be younger than Lucrecia herself, dressed in regal military attire. The lady Livia Fiore had made her entrance, and one other it seems. Trailing behind her was the new edition to the team that Mari and Rosanna were discussing earlier. Wearing a white frilly dress with her scaly tail thrashing about, their new demon ally had made themselves known. Her name that she so proudly exclaimed was Elizstrazia, a scale demon that Lady Livia herself vouched for. It was an odd feeling, having to work alongside a being that was the same as the creatures you were hired to kill. Lucrecia was naturally wary of this new arrangement, and she couldn't imagine what effect this may have on Akantha's psyche. 

But, as this was a decision made final by the Patron of the Maison, she couldn't very well reject it...

[color=9e0039]"Buongiorno, Signora Livia. I trust your travels were well?"[/color] Lucrecia said, politely curtseying to honor the young mistress. [color=9e0039]"You are too kind, your words are most generous. However..."[/color] She opened an eye, glancing toward Elizstrazia. [color=9e0039]"While I of course have no right to challenge your orders, I feel I must state that I am unsure of this 'arrangement' you've made with this...demone."[/color]

Standing in a normal pose, facing Elizstrazia, Lucrecia held a calm but stern expression. [color=9e0039]"You won't need to worry about babysitting us, Ms. Elizstrazia. We weren't hired by the Maison for nothing."[/color] She responded in a flat tone. [color=9e0039]"As Ms. Mariarca says, Polina and I will be your guides. Mind your manners and don't go wandering off on your own. [b]No funny business.[/b]"[/color]

She was still getting used to fighting demons, let alone interacting with them in a social setting. Lucrecia had no idea what to expect...