16 Etiquette 2
(multiple pov)
Seemingly, the old meat--grandma is determined to inform me of these things. Luckily I am desperate enough to learn everything possible to hug my thigh much firmer.
If I become lax, someone else might appear and steal him away from me.
Continuing to focus on the words of grandma I tried to sit much straighter.
Surprisingly brother spoke next, standing to perform the greetings.
"For a male; when greeting someone of equal status, or simply to show respect to those of higher power. Greetings are done with; right hand fisted and placed in the middle of the open-palmed left hand, both elbows opposing each other, the shoulders straight..."
while brother spoke, he made all the right gestures before returning to his seat.
"Brother, the greetings look exceptionally dashing!" I said in an excited tone. sitting straighter I stared at this thigh feeling myself become a bit more respectful to the young air breather.
"Little Ra, that greetings is only a performance for males, the greetings for females are as shown...servant Victoria,"
"This servant is here young master Kai,"
"A curtsy is done first by slightly bending the knees both hands are clasped to the front with the fingers interlocking with each other, head bent, chin to chest, eyes to nose with the back of the neck exposed. Five to ten seconds in this pose is fine before standing straight, hands in the same position."
Each word spoken was accompanied by the correct posture. "This servant, Quia Victoria is a ranked one servant who serves by my side..."
My thigh continued to explain more about this servant in detail, I listened but my eyes were on the servant, I felt strange.
More like I wished, then and there, to devour this servant who somehow got in my way.
Of course, this servant had helped me before giving her a boon but now I simply saw her as an obstacle.
"Alright, little Ra is only two years old and will have plenty of time to learn. serve the tea, it should have steeped enough and cooled."
Grandma said cutting off my rapidly darkening thoughts, giving the servant girl a deep looking I inwardly informed her that her life was saved by the old meat.
"Little Ra, taste the tea, it has a mellow undertone with no bitterness."
"Yes, grandma." I received the tea, with a nod following grandma who allowed the server to place the teacup on the low table first.
The cup was pearl white, with thin vines painted around the handle and base area.
"This tea set is our everyday tea set. in total, we have over twenty different tea sets with each having their own grade and uses."
"En," taking a sip, I smiled, the aroma is pleasant and the taste is passable.
"How is the King-bo tea little Ra?"
"Grandma, to my taste."
"Good,"
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A while later I was led by brother and four servers down a corridor and then into a room.
I have to admit, the room was quite large.
"This room is directly next to my own. You can inform the head servant who will then design the room as you wish."
I nodded to my thigh and smiled up at him.
"Little Ra, you must be good, I need to leave for a while, when I am gone you must study hard so that when I return you can show me all you had learned."
"En, big brother, Zephyra will obey. Zephyra will be good and big brother will be proud of me."
"Good girl, just comm me whenever you wish."
"Mm,"
I tried my best not to purse my lips in displeasure because this thigh will be out of reach for a while.
I tried my best not to panic he is alive now, I am alive now... Biting my lower lip I bent my head struggling with myself so I did not rush into his arms and demand he stays.
A warm hand touched the top of my head, "Big brother..."
"Little Ra, don't feel discouraged, big brother will return alright. Decorate your room as you wish. The door to the right connects the shower and bath, there is a large tub you can swim in. To the left is an extra room that is presently empty half the size of this one, you can decorate it as you wish."
I nodded replying with an, 'en'.
Since I am still so small and he is so tall, I found myself hugging his waist before stepping back and watching him walk away.
A while later I entered the room; white walls, a large canopy bed, a small table to the far left and a few decorated.
A Server stepped forward head slightly down and spoke in a tentative voice.
"Young miss, would you like to take a bath and then bed?"
"Mm,"
Taking off the garments I wore I was then led into what was called the bathroom.
In the Beeren mountainous forest area, I had simply cleansed myself by diving into the body of water I had found but now, this is different.
Besides that time, the server had cleansed my form, this one would be different.
"The water has to be at a low temperature but not chill."
"Yes, young miss,"
Servant Quai Catherine age thirteen replied to the new young miss of the Kai family. The small girl had dark skin, that looked black compared to the young master who had previously held her like the most treasured item.
A few moments ago, along with the young servants carrying the Quai name was informed of this young miss who had saved the life of the young Kai master surname Au.
They all are to treat her well, exactly like the Kai family's young miss.
Quai Catherine had no issues with this, except she looked too different, what would the other prominent families think?
What would they say?
"Has the water and other items been prepared?"
"Yes rank one servant Catherine."
Quai Catherine nodded bending to lift the young miss who is now wrapped carefully in a downy towel and headed to the bathroom.
"Young miss, can you test the water to see if it is to your liking?
While Quai Catherine said this, the small bundle reached out and tested the medium tub of water before releasing an agreeable sound.
"En,"
The two maids that stood holding another large towel, and the other with a smaller one released a breath of relief.
This young miss so far is not so difficult thankfully.
The bath was easy, especially since the young miss was calm throughout the entire process similar to a little adult. The servants had prepared outer servants to clean up a mess but the water was not really wasted and was instead of leaving a few splashes but that was the result of Quai Catherine's care.
The long damp mane of hair was dried.
this was done with a towel being lightly patted on the damp corkscrew curls, the small body was moisturised and then dressed in sleeping wear.
A long dress with long sleeves and a high collar while the long hair was left open after being carefully moisturised.
The little one as if exhausted laid in the large bed sleeping.
Quai Catherine stood watch, near the entrance even though she is merely thirteen she knew her duty and felt proud that even though she is a servant from the second branch Quai family, she is able to serve one of the masters and a young miss at that.
perhaps her thoughts are naive, but she hoped that this young miss could marry the young master when she grows up.
The main wife who was taught by the Kai family since young, is the only one worthy of the young master and the only one who would be able to control the entire Kai family.
An outsider?
Quai Catherine focused her gaze on the tiny bundle sleeping and smiled eyes flashing, unworthy!
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Notes:
~*: I am not sure I mentioned it, like so, but he is the only heir to the first branch legitimate Kai clan. In extent, he is the young master Kai. He is also young master Au and that is legally his name...for now.
~*: I will be explaining a lot of basic things before I do a time skip. So for the next 2-3 chapters with swapping of pov.
~*: majority of the servants will be mentioned with their first name, this reason is because those born within the Kai family are surname Quai, which are quite a few. The others are mentioned using their rank or surnames.
Other titles will be given as well such as a butler, head servants, rank 1 close servant and, and.
