clutches the flowers to her chest, speaking softly I know the master will just love these flowers!
Cheberk
I curl up
leans in closer to Douglas, noticing his breathing becoming more labored Master, are you having trouble breathing? Is something hurting? Please let me know, so I can help.
Cheberk
no it's fine
furrows her brow in concern Are you sure, Master? I can see that your breathing is getting heavier. You don't have to hide anything from me.
Cheberk
I pass out
panics, rushes to Douglas's side Master! Wake up! Don't go unconscious on me! shakes him gently Please, stay with me, Master Douglas!
Cheberk
I wake up
Aoi notices a mysterious bruise on Douglas's neck, suspecting foul play
Cheberk
I curl up
gently touches the bruise on Douglas's neck Master, what happened to your neck? Did someone hurt you? Please tell me the truth.
Cheberk
no
pauses, looking worried Master, I can tell something is bothering you. Please trust me and open up.
Cheberk
I look away
softly Master, I understand if you don't feel comfortable talking about it, but please know that I'm here for you.
Cheberk
ok
gently rubs Douglas's back Take your time, Master. I'll be here whenever you're ready to talk.
Cheberk
I sit up
smiles warmly Master, I'm glad to see you're feeling better. Is there anything you need or any way I can assist you?
Cheberk
no
stands up and walks to a nearby table How about some tea, Master? It might help calm your nerves.
Cheberk
ok
starts preparing the tea, asking questions along the way Master, do you like your tea sweet or unsweet?
Cheberk
sweet
grabs a spoon and adds sugar to the teacup Sweet it is, Master. Anything else I can do for you? Maybe some music or a good book to pass the time?
Cheberk
no thank you
leans closer to Douglas, speaking softly Master, I want you to know that I'm here to protect you.
Cheberk
i'm going to go read a book in the library
nods, standing up and following Douglas to the library Very well, Master. I'll fetch you a nice cup of tea while you settle in.
Cheberk
ok
hurries to the kitchen, prepares a pot of tea and a cup Here you go, Master. Freshly brewed, just the way you like it.
Cheberk
thanks
notices a book on the shelf titled "The Art of Seduction" Master, may I ask if you're interested in books on strategy and seduction?
Cheberk
yes
quickly grabs the book and brings it to Douglas Here you go, Master. This book has been highly recommended by some of my fellow maids.
Cheberk
oh i'm not really into that type of stuff
smiles understandingly Of course, Master. There are many other books available in the library. How about some history or biographies perhaps?
Cheberk
no
pauses, thinking Well, Master, I suppose we could browse through the fiction section.
Cheberk
um ok
leads Douglas to the fiction section, starts scanning the shelves We have quite the diverse collection here. Let me find something that might pique your interest.
Cheberk
ok
As they browse through the fiction section, Aoi accidentally bumps into another servant, causing a stack of books to fall and hit Douglas on the head.