Astraea followed the crowd disembarking from the ship. Proceeding through security with no problems, she walked through the spaceport terminal before stepping outside and stopping to breathe the fresh air. "I'm finally home. I don't even remember much before mum and dad moved us to Liberty." Putting her case down for a second, she reaches into her handbag and takes out the piece of paper with her destination written. People's eyes are drawn to her, due to her voluptuous figure, long crimson hair and her dress that matches her hair color. "Where is 'Alcott Estate'? *sigh* I don't know how i'm going to find this place." "Pardon the intrusion, but would you be Miss Astraea?" Astraea looks up from the piece of paper to see a butler standing in front of her. Stunned by the unexpected appearance, she nods in place of speaking. "Splendid! If the young Miss would follow me to the car, i shall take you to the estate." Still unable to make sense of the situation, Astraea follows the butler, who picked up her case for her, to a fancy looking car. "Umm... excuse me, but who are you?""Oh my, how could i forget the introduction. I am Reginald Jenkins, Butler." Reginald bows. "Eehhhh?" the loud sound drawing more attention. "Excuse me Miss, but we must get going. I shall explain when we get to the estate.." Reginald is holding the back door open for Astraea, who sits down and is amazed by the interior.
As the car begins moving, Astraea is still trying to come to terms with what she's already seen. She stares out the window at the beautiful scenery that passes by.
Astraea eventually drifted off to sleep, a combination of tiredness from the journey and the gentle motion of the car easing her slumber. "Miss Astraea.....Miss Astraea, we're here." Astraea slowly wakes up and lets Reginald help her out of the car. Looking around, she is stunned by what she sees."Welcome to your new home, Miss Astraea. This is the Head Maid, Chelsea Blackett." A girl in her mid 20's, wearing a full maid's uniform, walks towards the car. Stopping in front of Astraea, she curtsies. "Welcome, Lady Astraea, to Alcott Estate. If you'll follow me, i shall show you around the Estate." Astraea follows Chelsea into and around the main house, ascending to the second floor, before stopping before two large doors. "There are 5 other maids on staff, and Reginald who handles all of the outdoors work." Chelsea opens the doors into a big room. "This is your bedroom. If there is anything you want changed, just let me or one of the maids know." "Wow. Umm.. could i get a larger bed please? Also, where is the bath?" Astraea walks around the room, amazed at the size and style of it. "Of course. I shall have one ordered right away. There are several baths." Chelsea walks over to a double set of doors. "This is your private bathroom. Large spa bath and shower, both of which can fit 4 people comfortably. There is also a large kusari style artificial hot spring bath on the ground floor at the western end of the house. Is there anything i can get for you?"
Astraea lays down on the bed, working through this new situation. "Some tea would be nice." Chelsea leaves the room to retrieve some tea. "I suppose i should let Kole know and arrange for her arrival." Astraea goes over to the computer and brings up the neuralnet, Sending a message to Kole before drifting off to sleep, sprawled on the bed.
"Miss Astraea, wake up. It's morning." Chelsea gently shakes Astraea awake. Having spent several hours dealing with all the appropriate paperwork regarding the property and land titles, Astraea fell asleep early in the evening.
"What time is it?" Astraea gets out of bed, rubbing her eyes. "It is 10 in the morning. The bath is prepared for you, and breakfast will be ready when you finish your bath." Chelsea starts laying out an outfit on the bed."Miss Kole is arriving today, so you must not be slow."
Later on, Astraea is eating breakfast in the dining room. "This food is delicious. The tea is delightful, as well." Astraea finishes up and heads out to the front before getting in the car, with Chelsea driving."The files regarding the ship you requested are on the seat next to you.""Thank you, Chelsea."
Arriving at the spaceport, Chelsea parks the car before both girls walk over to the arrivals area. "Do i look okay?" Astraea asks, fussing over her outfit. "You look beautiful, Miss Astraea. Don't fret."
Astraea and Chelsea wait for Kole to arrive.
The Rheinlander soon walks out of the very crowded building, getting odd looks from her old uniform which was missing the Hellfire emblem now and just looked..torn...
She smiled and ran to Ast happily "Ast!!" She hugs her suddenly with a smile, kissing her cheek
"Kole. Oh i've missed you so much sweetie." Astraea hugs Kole back. "Excuse my saying this, but you look like you had an argument with a navy dreadnought." Ast giggles at her joke. "Ahem."
Astraea takes a step back. "Ok, Chels, i get it." Chelsea introduces herself. "Miss Kole, i am Chelsea Blackett. Miss Astraea's personal maid." Astraea just nods, confirming the statement. "How about we go do some shopping and i'll tell you all about everything." Astraea hops into the car with Kole, before Chelsea starts driving to the shopping district.
"Nice to meet you miss Blackett.." She paused thinking on what Ast said "Your not to far off...getting out of..'there' was not easy...yesterday the navy raided the system...I feel like I've just lost an argument with a cave bear.."She giggles and sighs, looking down at her clothing which..said more
She shrugged "What about you babe? How are you doing? And yes, I'm still having people look for Aeron.." She smiles and sits next to Ast, hugging her arm cutely
Ast suddenly starts looking pale. "I'm not feeling that well. I think i haven't fully recovered from the stress.""I shall take us home Miss Ast.""Yes, i think that would be best. I'm feeling....really....tired.." Ast says, eventually falling asleep leaning on Kole.
"It is a bit of a drive, so if you have any questions do feel free to ask and i shall answer as best i can." Chelsea says to Kole. "I know Miss Ast really cares for you and.. Aeron, i think she said was her other. She sometimes has nightmares, where she mentions your names in her sleep. A few times she has woken up screaming and in tears, very frightened and scared. It pains me to see her like that."Chelsea sighs as she explains what's happened since Ast arrived.
She smiled and held her lover close happily"Indeed you are correct that it's Aeron who I'm still looking for, she seemed to just have...up and vanished, however I hope she gets my message that we're here now..."She looked over to the other girl
"What about you? I don't know much about you and not knowing someone, even if their just working, is not right on my end." She smiled softly at Chelsea
Ever since the re-appearance and disappearance of Aeron. Astraea has remained locked in her room. The hopeful message had a negative effect on her state of mind. The only person allowed in and out was her faithful maid, Chelsea. "*sigh* Why do i even let my hopes up?""Are you ok enough to see Miss Kole?""Maybe for a little bit." Ast says.
"I shall go and get her." Chelsea leaves the room, walking the short distance to Kole's room. "Miss Kole, are you there? Miss Ast is well enough and wants to see you for a little bit."Chelsea says, knocking on the door.
Kole noded and got up from her bed, heading over to Astraea's room. When she got there, she smiled fell onto the bed next to her happily, rolling over and snuggling close to Astraea's side "Miss me baby? I heard Aeron sent a message out to us.." She pecked her cheek softly before returning to her stationary side of Astraea, running her hand through Astraea's hair