Roses are Red...and Black and White

[Mneme]

Self-ModSelf-modded with Fallacy's permission Winter 2nd, 511 AV This was it. The Withering Rose, and Mneme's chance to earn a few Mizas. Her chance of actually getting a job wasn't 100%, but it was better than nothing. Much better than nothing, especially if she wanted to buy new stuff. The Eypharian blood in her always influenced her to want to buy lavish decorations and clothing, and living in a plain, hum-drum house and wearing plain clothes was getting to her. This building had a slightly creepy yet alluring air about it, and reminded her slightly of Ahnatep. The slight smell of perfume emanating from the building only reminded her more of her home. Pushing through the doors, the restaurant's inside greeted her. The first thing she noticed was how dimly lit it was, with the heavy velvet curtains - while gorgeous - obscuring most of the light. The main light source were flickering candles, set in sconces along the wall. It was overall, at least to Mneme, comforting. This reminded her of Eypharian way of life, and if this tavern were in Ahnatep...almost none of the white rose tables would be filled. At least, that's what she thought. The Eypharians were always so...intense about everything. Enough about Eypharians. Reminiscing wasn't what she was here for, not in the least. Pushing her way past tables of Alvads and visitors, deep in discussion, but she wasn't interested in a table, not at this time. Mneme needed to find...what was her name...Raven? Renee? Raenuh. Raenuh Duval, that was it. She tapped a girl dressed in black velvet on the shoulder, which made the waitress turn around. "Yes? Do you need anything?" Her tone was dark and sultry, which was to be expected in a place like this. She frowned slightly at the sight of Mneme, most likely at her way of dress and slightly unkempt-for-the-moment look. "Yes, can you point me to...Raenuh Duval? She owns this place, right?" Her voice was almost completely the opposite of the server's, right down to it's light but slightly accented tone. She felt a bit awkward compared, but for the time being it didn't seem to matter as much in her mind.

[Mneme]

"Ah, yes...she's...over there." The waitress said, gesturing vaguely somewhere in the room. Yeah, that's helpful. She picked her way over in the general direction that the girl had gestured, which happened to be near the entrance of the kitchen. Mneme waited for a few ticks, and as if on queue, Raenah appeared. [color=#FFFF80]"Ahh...Miss Duval?"[/color] It wasn't really a question. She knew who the lady was. But either way, she had to get her attention somehow. "Mmm, yes?" Raenah's voice was entirely unlike Mneme's. It was low, sultry, and dripping with seduction. She frowned slightly as well when she saw her, but the frown was quickly replaced with a slight smile. "Yes...I would like a job? As a...waitress?" Mneme's voice, on the other hand, was dripping with nervousness and the fear that her small reputation preceded her. Raenah didn't seem to recognize her though, which was a good thing. But just in case...she would tell the lady her real name. Not Mneme. Almost no one knew her real name, she never really told it to anyone. So, it all worked out. Slightly. "Well..." She walked around Mneme, inspecting her. Inspecting her dress, hair, face...everything. She attempted not to twitch and fidget around nervously, but uneasiness still spread through her body. "You're pretty enough, I guess. What's your name, girl?" "Tahne," She wasn't lying, just leaving out the name she went by now and her last name. Her last name had a chance of being recognizable, and almost no one knew her father had a daughter. Tahne seemed a better name to go by at the moment anyways. "Tahne? Pretty name." Raenah laughed, a laugh that would have many people swooning. "but really, why should I hire you? Do you have anything special about yourself you could share with me?" So that's what she was looking for, something special. What was special about Mneme? For starters, she was half Eypharian. She knew how they worked. She had a prominent accent when speaking Common, making her seem much more exotic than she really was. People loved that. At least, some people did. "Well...I'm half Eypharian." She didn't have to tell Raenah about the accent, it was already apparent. Very apparent, especially to someone who would have spoken Common all their life. But she was understandable, to say the least. "Oh, half Eypharian, you say? How exotic. Well, I supposed I could give you a job..." Oh yes, a job. Finally. She could earn money, pay for things like new clothes and furniture. How exciting. She could by better food, and maybe even an iron fan or two...practicing with those again would be lovely. She would have to work on her appearance, too. Maybe buy a mirror and a few hair ribbons? Oh, she was so excited. She knew she would have to work, too, but still. Her mother would be proud, proud that she managed to get herself a job.

[Fallacy]

XP Award! Name:Mneme XP Award: None Lore: Reminiscing about the past Obtaining a job Notes: Short solo is short. I expected a little more obtaining a job, but it was a good try. Maybe a bit more detail, more questions, more face to face time, things like that. Nonetheless it was good. I liked how you compared Alvadas to her last home, it seemed natural and something any foreigner would do. I cant wait to see more from you. Below you will find your link to your SS thread. That has job details and pay therein. I used the base pay of a barmaid because that is basically what you will be doing. Have fun with this. Do some job threads and get some money! http://www.mizahar.com/forums/topic18674.html Any questions or concerns about the rewards gained please send a PM