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[ 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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[ She's about to respond, when her mouth shuts sharply again. Stupid commands. At least she can address other parts. ]

Neither does basic respect for someone's wishes. I've requested you keep your counsel in regards to my family once already.

If you have nothing better to do than to insult her to me, then we have nothing further to say to each other.

[ Because seriously, she's tired of hearing it. ]

[Hattie watches this all with amusement; she can't hear Byakuya too well but she hears Ella just fine. Sure, she -could- step in but this is just -golden-. She doesn't know what's caused Byakuya to lose his cool but please give more. MORE.]

[ You keep out of this, this is your fault. :I ]

I dislike seeing women of strength and honor demean themselves because of some unknown hold that a wretched family member has over them.

[ Demean? It is TOTALLY not demeaning, if it for the sake of a successful business! And he has nerve! What got into him? Besides a lot of wraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaath. ]

Then don't look.

[ OFFENDED. If she had no problem wearing the ridiculous outfit (not that she had a choice ANYway), then so what, man. SO WHAT. You wanna fig-- oh wait. :3 ]

I care, therefore I look.

You care enough to completely disregard my wishes, and not even consider that I might be helping her of my own will.

Which I am, by the way, thanks for asking -- only you actually didn't ask, but assumed.

I would greatly prefer you mind your own affairs, and not -mine-.

I cannot believe a woman of your integrity and intelligence would belittle yourself in such a manner without a proper reason. If you're doing this of your own free will, tell me the reason.

[snappy, and oops. The ACTUAL SECOND command he's given her. First was telling her not to think him ignorant... Sorry Ella.]

N- [ Yeah she WAS going to say No, but bites her tongue when the command smacks her in the face. But she's starting to sound more annoyed for it. ]

The only reason I intend to give you is that my stepsister asked [ No Ella, she ORDERED, but you just can't say that. ] Me to help her with her business.

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