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[ella_of_frell]

[ PSA PSA PSA you get no PSA today.

Instead you get a reluctant Ella, sitting in front of her NV and looking like she wanted to be aaaaaaaanywhere but there. Don't ask why she's wearing a French Maid outfit. Please, for the love of god.

Once it's set up and recording, she smiles tightly. Her speech, as she gives it, is curiously stilted. She must be nervous - and in that get up why wouldn't she be? ]

Hi guys, um - I figured this would be the easiest and quickest way to get the word out. My stepsister Hattie has Fi.. [ Pause. ]

She decided to start a small business af-- [ Nggh. Let her SPEAK damn you. ]

-ter some deliberation. She's starting a... cleaning service. REAL MAN-- [ SIGH. ] men could hardly want to pass up a chance to take her up on her offer, right?

[ Plus she's a wretched human being for an evil stepsister. ]

On behalf of my stepsister, Hattie, as [ Her words come more slowly and forced through clenched teeth. ]

the ... business... "mascot"... 'Cinder'

[ She sucks in a breath because breathing is GOOD. ]

I... would truly appreciate it if you would -- if someone would be kind enough to --

[ She struggles with her words, and with great effort, forces herself up to walk off 'camera'. ]

I can't do this, I just can't -!


You can't break character, go back and finish! And smile!


[ Ella stumbles back into view, apparently tripping over her own feet and reclaiming her seat. She sighs heavily. Rubbing her hands over her face. You're getting a wolf wakeup call in the morning, Hattie. And poison ivy in your bedsheets. ]

I would appreciate it greatly if you would support her in her endeavors, as it is the first time she's e-

[ Another jolted pause. ]

I mean...a-as she's...extra shy. Anyone who wishes to inquire into her services can leave a message with her or me. Thank you.

[ She smiles, briefly, and turns off the NV muttering under her breath. Can she change into something respectable now? PLEASE? ]

[ ooc: Yah, the lady in orange is Hattie from off camera. ]

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[brigadeleader]

"Cinder" Ella? Cute... But that outfit is much cuter! You have to show me sometime. I'll touch it up a little.

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[ella_of_frell]

[ Sigh. ]

It's a nickname I had back home. ... [ ergh. ]

Touch it up? I'm almost afraid to ask /how/.

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[brigadeleader]

Haha, can I call you that, Ella?!

Touch it up to make it fit you better, of course. It's a requirement!

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[ella_of_frell]

[ Oh dear lord. Ella grins. ]

Do you have to?

Wait a minute, this get up fits me just fine. It's a bit short, granted, but it's not too loose or tight or anything.

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[brigadeleader]

I definitely have to! -- Unless it's a big deal for you or whatever.

...So you think it fits you? No, I don't think it's quite right, but on the other hand, if you like it, then you have to wear it more often. If not, then you better let me fix it!

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[ella_of_frell]

No, it's not a big deal really. [ ... ]

It's fine, if you want to call me that.

... [ And a laugh at that. ]

Those are my only options?

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[brigadeleader]

Okay, Cinderella it is! [She laughs. She'll probably get bored of it in a few days.]

And yes, those are your only options.

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[ella_of_frell]

[ Small favors. :3 ]

Oh-- wait a second, I'm going to have to wear it more often anyway, since I'll be wearing it as part of my job.

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[brigadeleader]

Okay, then you definitely need to get it to fit perfectly! Come over!

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[ella_of_frell]

[ ACK! ]

What, now?

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[brigadeleader]

Yeah, why not?

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[ella_of_frell]

[ A pause. Well she has no reason for that, and she already feels herself being pulled upright, so she huhs. ]

Okay well - where are you? [ Nevermind the curse would drag her towards wherever Haruhi was ANYway. ]

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[brigadeleader]

At my apartment, of course.

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[ella_of_frell]

Okay then, I'll be there soon.

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[brigadeleader]

[She'll be hanging out then. With a pair of scissors suspiciously close.]

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[ella_of_frell]

[ Ohgod no, not scissors. No. NOOOOOO. Also a knock upon your door! ]

Haruhi, it's Ella. [ Who got plenty of odd looks (and not so odd) when she walked over there in that outfit. ]

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[brigadeleader]

[Haruhi gets up and opens the door. She's grinning, much the same as ever, but as seen, she's a little more worried about stuff in general at the moment.]

Hey, Ella... come in! Looks good!

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[ella_of_frell]

[ This was probably the first time she'd been to Haruhi's apartment - she glanced around curiously, though refocused her attention on Haruhi with a warm smile. ]

Thanks. I guess it doesn't; I mean, a couple of people were staring on my way here, I think I got propositioned by someone so it can't look that bad.

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[brigadeleader]

If you only got propositioned by one person, then it doesn't look good enough.

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[ella_of_frell]

[ Ella laughs awkwardly. ]

I'm not sure how to take that -- What are you saying - I don't exactly want to be propositioned. This is a work uniform not a... a harlot's outfit. It's... just for cleaning.

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[brigadeleader]

A maid costume with someone as cute as you in it always deserves to have several propositions occur. That's just math.

[She starts to size it up, walking around Ella and looking at one thing and another.]

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[ella_of_frell]

Are you sure that wouldn't just be asking for trouble? [ Bemused, watching Haruhi circle around her with a bit of nervousness, admittedly. ]

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[brigadeleader]

Trouble should be faced with fearless courage.

[She stops.]

Okay, take it off! We can't do it on you. We really need to make sure the cleavage looks right, for starers.

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[ella_of_frell]

[ Take it off? ... RIGHT HERE? She squawks a bit, but she's already undoing the clasp on her cloak. ]

Uh -- why don't I make use of the bathroom if you want to modify my outfit? [ Taking FOREVER to work that clasp free yupyup. ]

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[brigadeleader]

Huh? Why bother? You're just gonna have to come out again to try it on.