Takashi Sakai sat in seiza, facing toward the beautiful garden his beloved mother nurtured to perfection. He sat with his hands resting on his lap, slow, small breaths escaped his lips.
His tranquility was disturbed however, by the sound of someone coming towards him.
“What’s the matter? Do mother or father need me?” Takashi asked with a slight hint of irritation.
“No, Master. Lord Yasuke and Lady Yumeko have yet to summon you.”
He recognized this voice, female, it had to be… “Hello Fleur, what brings you to the dojo? I thought you preferred to work in the kitchens.” The Sakai heir inquired with curiosity.
“I do, master.“ She said quietly, her voice carrying respect. “With your permission, I would like to make a request.”
“Depending on the request, you might need my father’s answer over my own.”
He couldn’t see, but knew she was shaking her head in refusal.
“No, young master. This request must be approved by you.”
Takashi got himself up from his restful position and looked deeply into her eyes. “What is this request?“ His voice was gentle, but firm.
“I wish to be your tool.”
The Lord to be looked confused, “I do not understand, please explain.”
The French Gaijin maid inhaled and spoke slowly to enunciate her words, “My family came to Japan in search of expanding my sister and I’s cultural knowledge, it was meant to be one summer. One summer, however turned into four, and then became six, on my 16th birthday, I distinctly remember you ordering a new servant, due to the past failures of multiple personal aids, not one to take no for an answer, I applied. I was horrified I wouldn’t get the position due to my status as an outsider, but you accepted me.”
Young Takashi rolled his eyes, hoping she would get to the point, she however did not notice.
The taller maid got onto her knees and bowed with her head nearly touching the floor, “clan Sakai has protected Japan since the mongol invasion, I wish to serve directly under you lord Takashi Sakai, I will be your sword and shield, just as Viktor is, please allow me to be the one to cut down your enemies and threats to clan Sakai.”