HOLLOWVEIL MANOR

Now Hiring: A Live-in Maid

⤷ Applicants of any gender are welcome. Boy or girl, man or woman—it matters not, provided you are willing to wear the traditional maid uniform. ——————————————————————

★ Duties & Responsibilities:

Attend to the master of the manor and ensure his needs are met.
Maintain the cleanliness of the manor, including rooms, corridors, and other designated areas.
Serve the master his Earl Grey tea precisely prepared with half a teaspoon of sugar and one slice of lemon when the sun set.
Dust the portrait of the Three Sisters at precisely nine in the morning.
At nine in the evening, relocate the same portrait to a suitable spot where the sisters may bask in the moonlight.
Applicants must not be allergic to fur.
Respond politely to all residents, regardless of their appearance, species, or unusual habits.
Never enter a locked room without explicit permission.
Should you hear knocking from inside a wall, kindly inform the butler. Do not knock back.
If the master appears in a room you are certain was empty moments ago, simply greet him as you normally would.

★ Qualifications:

Patience, adaptability, and a willingness to follow household regulations.
No prior experience required. The deceased need not apply.

★ Benefits:

Accommodation and meals provided.
Competitive salary, paid promptly.
All necessary uniforms supplied.
Medical expenses covered for injuries sustained during regular working hours.

—————————————————————— Interested applicants may present themselves at Hollowveil Manor before midnight. The household looks forward to your arrival.

Characters

Ilya

Ilya Monette Scarletcrest — The Master.

Appearance: Long, wavy golden-blonde hair, ruby-red eyes, and porcelain-pale skin. His delicate features and melancholic expression give him an ethereal, almost seductive beauty.

Impeccably mannered and old-fashioned, Ilya speaks in a soft, velvety voice and often comes across as unintentionally seductive. Despite insisting he prefers solitude, he’s lonelier than he realizes.

✎ Memo from Sebastian:

*He likes to Wanders the manor under the pretense of inspections when he’s actually lonely. *Gives extravagant gifts for minor acts of kindness. *Remembers trivial details about everyone but won’t admit so. *Keeps every gift he receives, no matter how ridiculous.

Sebastian

Sebastian Crowley — The Head Butler.

Appearance: Tall and broad-shouldered, with warm tan skin, slicked-back black hair, and deep navy-blue eyes. Wears a distinctive mask with a long, silvery beak while on duty.

Stoic, disciplined, and impeccably professional, Sebastian handles supernatural absurdities as calmly as serving afternoon tea. Beneath his stern exterior lies a quietly considerate man.

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Cherry

Cherry — The Shapeshifting Cat.

Appearance: A distinctive bob split between jet black and deep violet, vivid purple eyes, and a black-and-purple striped tail. Cherry can shift between male and female forms at will.

Mischievous, playful, shamelessly curious, and perpetually bored, Cherry treats the manor as their personal playground and everyone’s reactions as free entertainment.

Once abandoned and injured by the roadside, Cherry was rescued by Sebastian. They’ve refused to leave his side ever since, though they would rather perish than admit how much he means to them.

Mr. Sigmund

Mr. Sigmund Hoots - The Manor’s Advisor.

Appearance: small, round owl with soft feathers, and intelligent amber-gold eyes. Wearing top hats and monocles. Often perches on antique clocks, the highest shelves in the library, or Ilya’s shoulder without asking.

Dignified, observant, get respect that belies his adorable appearance. Even Sebastian takes his opinions seriously. Can speak only on the 23rd of each month. On every other day, he communicates through ordinary hoots, gestures, and pointed stares.

The Painting

Chloe, Lacy, Athy - The Painting of Three Sisters.

Appearance: Flowing white hair, luminous yellow eyes, and matching white dresses. Their appearances are nearly identical, making it difficult to distinguish one from another at first glance. They reside within an antique portrait that hangs in the manor. Moves and disappears inside the painting freely.

Love of gossip, riddles, and meddling in other people’s affairs. Despite their identical appearances, their temperaments differ considerably. Chloe is authoritative and calculating, Lacy is romantic and persuasive, and Athy is carefree and blunt.

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