Mey-Rin was washing the bed sheets when she heard a gentle voice, she knew all too well, call her name.
"In here sir!" She answered back.
A second later a black clad butler stepped into the small laundry room. "Mey-Rin have you finished washing the sheets?" He asked.
"Y...Yes, Mister Sebastian." She stammered, a blush just barely visible on her cheeks."
"They just need to be hung soon."
"Excellent. And right on schedule too." He began to exit the room, then he paused halfway, turned and added "Oh, could you polish the silver and china set for lunch and dinner this evening?"
"Yes sir." She responded.
"Good." He said in a near whisper as he strode into the hall.
Mey-Rin's blush reddened even more as Sebastian left the room. She collected herself and the sheets and headed outside, nearly tripping twice, to hang them to dry.

When she got outside, Finnian ran up to greet her with a smile. "Hello Mey-Rin!" He said cheerfully, "How are you today?"
"I'm doing well." She lied. The truth was that today was her birthday and she never really liked it. Bad memories tend to reappear and she hasn't celebrated it in over fifteen years, "How are you doing Finny?" She asked him.
The blonde haired boy replied with a beaming smile. "I'm doing great! It's a beautiful day today!"
Finny was right. It was a beautiful day. The sun was shining, the birds were singing and it felt nice out. It felt like the perfect day. But why did she still feel unhappy? She wasn't going to let her troubled birthday spoil an already perfect day.
"Mey-Rin? Are you alright?" Finny asked, concerned.
"Yeah. I have a lot on my mind right now."
"Okay. If you need someone to talk to, I'm here for you." Finny spoke with a light smile and walked away
"Thank you Finny," 'He was always so sweet.' She thought as she smiled back.

She had hung the sheets to dry and is now polishing the silver and china that Sebastian had asked for. She was finishing the last of the china when the butler walked into the kitchen to prepare lunch. "Hello Mey-Rin." He cooed "Have you finished polishing the silver and china?"
"Y...Yes I did sir." The redhead replied nervously as he closed in on her.
"Good." He said in a soft, gentle voice. "You may take the rest of the afternoon off."
Mey-Rin was surprised to see a gentler side of Sebastian. Maybe because she's usually clumsy and not careful when she is 'cleaning' the manor "Thank you Mr. Sebastian." she said as she gave a small bow.
He smiled at her. "Now please go relax while I prepare lunch."
"Yes sir. Thank you sir." Mey-Rin beamed excitedly while she hurried out of the room as to not be in the butler's way.
'Hmmmmm... I don't really know what to do. I rarely get days off. I wonder if I can read a book outside. I've never actually stopped to smell the flowers in the garden.' Mey-Rin had so many thoughts running through her head that she barely missed Finny running up to her.
"Mey-Rin! What are you doing out here? Are you doing more laundry? Do you need any help?" He asked curiously.
"No. Mister Sebastian gave me the rest of the afternoon off." Mey-Rin replied, still surprised at the butler's generosity. "I don't know why. I didn't want to question his reasons. Anyway, do you want to walk with me?"
"Awww, I wish I could, but I gotta finish trimming the trees and spraying the weeds with herbicide. Sorry... maybe next time we both have free time."
"Sure. That would be nice. I'll let you know when I have some time." She said softly.
Finny could tell that something was wrong. "Mey-Rin, are you alright? I know that something wrong." He said sternly but gently. "Remember, if you need to talk, I am here for you."
Now in her serious, real voice, Mey-Rin breathed a sigh, "Alright, I'll tell you what is bothering me."