Lord Riddle the Master of the 'Nightless Days' Manor lazily leaned his back against the doorframe. His eyes scan over Shinah and Siyan's appearance, unlike what he assumed they both had tall refined builds, handsome faces and noble yet not arrogant temperaments.
He slowly walked into the room, and sits facing Shinah... clearly the ring leader..while absentmindedly playing with a blue gem dangling at his shoulder from a long chain attached to his hair stick.
"Three handsome men, similar disgust towards Mu's establishment, plus revenge. You got to admit... your curious." Shinah leaned back in a chair displaying her confidence, in her male disguise and optimistic tone to tempt his curiosity.
"This has a high possibility of being staged...besides I only see two." Riddle's blue eyes sparked with enthusiasm despite his languid tone ...as he points with the blue gem towards Shinah and Siyan before swinging it away. He looked like a excited little puppy pawing at the swaying blue gem.
"Haha the Third ...is in the carriage resting till the last possible minute due to nerves, and I guess that's up to you to decide whether or not to believe in us."Shinah stares at Riddle as he captures the swaying blue gem, holding it while contemplating silently.
Riddle stared at Shinah for a long time before releasing the blue gem. "Mmm.. fine I have a slot open in about a hour, you'll only have half an hours time to 'entertain' if you can, but you'll be the one to pay if he causes a loss of customers."
"Lord Riddle your indifference wounds me." Shinah clutches her chest feigning pain. "What do you say we make this a bit more interesting?"
"Mm? More interesting? Do tell." Riddles passionate gaze betrays his monotonous voice, his imaginary tail swaying back and forth eagerly.
-Knock Knock-
"Lord Riddle we brought refreshments." Two men in bright colored robes walk in carrying trays full of various snacks and tea.
Of the two men, one wore a pastel pink set of robes his focus from the moment he walked in was on Lord Riddle. He poured tea his eyes never leaving Lord Riddles face. After serving he bowed and passed the cup to Lord Riddle. He then walked away with his nose up ignoring Shinah and Siyan completely.
Shinah ignore the server, and playfully grabs the tea pot displaying the same haughty manner, while serving her Uncle some tea. After placing the tea pot back she flashes her tongue out towards the man in pink robes.
"Pft.. Ahem... you were saying.. more interesting?" Riddle covers up his amusement towards Shinah's childish behavior. His icy heart feels a twinge of warmth watching her tease his subordinates.
"Ahh yes..my brother and I are exceptionally talented. If we play you something new while entertaining the customers and you. Then I want that pretty blue gem you keep playing with...also consider us for potential business partners for collaborations later?"
"You filthy pest! That's the Lord's—"The pink robed man approaches Shinah aggressively.
Lord Riddle holds his hand up preventing the pink robed man from speaking further. "Leave us Zeon..Aster come write this wager down.." Zeon glares at Shinah as he leaves the room.
"Their entertainment in exchange for my gem.. hmhmm sure.. however if you fail, what do I get in return?" Riddle tucks the chain that held the gem behind his ear protectively.
Shinah holds her chin in exasperation. "Seeing how your subordinate reacted, that gem seems to hold a significant meaning to you. Anything I offer will seem insincere... Hmm so I'll let you decide."
"Alright then, you and your people will have to work for me, for five years."
"Wait, wait, wait Little Heathen, we should think this through... your father will have my head if you get indebted to a pleasure house!"
"Haha don't worry Uncle, he'll get nothing.." Shinah turns to Riddle. "I won't lose, nor give you the chance to have one over me." Shinah winks at Riddle playfully. She reads and signs her name on both of Asters written contract and takes her copy. Then pulls Siyan out the door by the sleeve. "Let's go wake my Third Brother!"
After Shinah leaves, Lord Riddle rushes up and grabs the contract from Asters hands. He ignores Aster's elegant calligraphy and looks straight for Shinah's signature.
Riddle laughs out loud and shakes his head in disappointment. "Little Heathen.. hmhmm didnt dare to leave your real name."
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"Do it right or I'll glue a pink dress on to you next time! Little Shit.." Siyan smacks the back of Kiyoshi's head angrily.
"Say that again Old Man...I.Dare.You! I have no qualms about beating an old fart like you to the ground!"
"Enough you two, Kiyoshi let's take it from the top again.. it's just this part your messing up on. Let's go through it again, we're running out of time to practice."
"Fine! First get this old fart to be useful and get some snacks. I'm starving."
"Glutton all you care about is the next time you'll stuff your face! Tell me the truth do they starve you at the academy?" Siyan knocks Kiyoshi's forehead.
"Focus ...and I'll give you some grapes, sweeter than the peaches you stole from me."
"Grapes!! Give me! I didn't steal anything it was a even trade."
"After you complete the song twice with no mistakes. Let's start from the top."
Shinah's sly smile encourages her brother and uncle, they practice Shinah's foreign song. Perfecting it ...just before their hour was up.