Chapter 48 - Worker get (1/2)
I'm anxious. That is without a doubt, my current feeling. Currently, the kids are divided into three, those whose kinda reluctant to accept Rafiah (Zerolith, Singa and Savel), the cautious/neutral group (Rean, Elise, Kara, Karon and Farhah) and also those who support her (Mara and Charlotte). Kara is on the verge to change side to follow her twin sister but let just said she need a little push. Still, if you ask me, this is to be expected. Her friend is about to kill them and then she suddenly barge in and ask for forgiveness, yup, no sane people can process that thing quickly.
”It's alright Big Sis, give them some time and they will open up to you!” [Mara]
”Yes, thank you Mara” [Rafiah]
Mara and Charlotte are currently trying to get to know Rafiah better. They're asking various questions while avoiding sensitive topics (mostly Mara, and when she detects Charlotte's about to ask sensitive questions, she will cover her mouth)
Rean, Elise and Kara are trying their best to tell Zerolith to be gentle to Rafiah. I suppose it doesn't really fall into a deaf ear, he might be acting like he doesn't care at all, but in reality he's ”concerns” about Rafiah identity (well, curious will better fit this situation I guess). Karon and Farhah do the same to Singa and Savel. While Singa and Savel don't fully understand the hatred and stuff toward the non-human, they do understand that those from the old follower will have strong prejudice against their kind and thus, they actively try to avoid Rafiah (if you ask me, if their actions continue, they will develop a problem near future...) In other words, I'm afraid they will become like those old followers, unnecessarily hating a group of people without any basis
”What should we Claude?” [Ash]
”In my opinion, they will simply get better as time goes by. Do some activities with them and involved Rafiah and I'm sure it will work out” [Claude]
”Personal experience?” [Ash]
”It is” [Claude]
Well, if he said so. Now then, the training hall will be open today (and close again for tomorrow due to the young healers using it as their station), I guess I can ask Rafiah to train with us, or so I thought
”!” [Rafiah]
”!” [Zerolith]
Yup, they're still awkward with each other. Not that I care about it. I would drag them if necessary, but thank god I don't have to resort to such an act, otherwise my reputation as an older brother will be tarnished inside their heart
”This is, the training hall?” [Rafiah]
”It is, here is where the kids and I train together, and every weekday from 100pm to 700pm, we will open the hall for public usage. We will apply some fees though, to ensure the financial stability of the orphanage” [Ash]
I explained to her about how the system works. From the entrance fee to how the loot being handle, and also Housey role in maintaining this place. Which reminds me of one thing...
”Rafiah, you really don't have anywhere to go?” [Ash]
”!” [Rafiah]
”Brother Ash! That's rude, you can't just ask her like that” [Mara]
Mara suddenly go full offense, I'm sure she misunderstood the reason behind my question, so let just explain it to her, ohh and also to others as well
”Calm down, I'm asking this for her own benefits” [Ash]
”Benefits?” [Rafiah]
”I'll get straight to the point. Will you consider working here to maintain this training hall?” [Ash]
”!” [Others]
Usually, the training hall are being managed by Claude and me, but both of us also have our hand full on other things, for example the investigation that I would do tomorrow. If this continues on, the training hall will have an irregular opening session, and it will deter our regulars from coming in, which is bad, very bad. That's why hiring a worker is a must
”Well, I'll pay you a fixed amount of money, and since you don't have anywhere to live inside Estel, I can also lend you the room inside the mansion free of charge. Of course, food included” [Ash]
Generous? Not quite. As compared to her, I'm pretty lucky since I get this mansion for free. Plus, I don't want her to be homeless, and I also don't want any of the old follower trying to take her back, who knew what will they do once they found out about her true identity
”Can I see how you do handle things first?” [Rafiah]
”Sure” [Ash]
A reasonable reason. Plus, there will be some time before the training hall open, so I will quickly do some simulation to help her.
”Let see, Rean, Zerolith and Charlotte. You three will become our mock customers. So if you can, please start from the entrance” [Ash]
”Understood” [Rean]
”What!” [Zerolith]
”Ok!” [Charlotte]
As expected, Zerolith are quite reluctant. It may seem random but I chose one from each group just now. Zerolith because he's the one that actively mad at Rafiah just now. If I can make him accept Rafiah, Singa and Savel will naturally follow (I hope). Rean to meditate and Charlotte as cheerleader I guess? I pick her just because I don't want Mara and Zerolith to be on the same team, who knew what will happen. No, I can guess, they will start bickering with each other, and this can lead to some injuries if they're not cooperating with each other when fighting the zombie. Don't get me wrong, they're strong but in this case, I will still choose safety first.
And here goes the simulation. The three of them started from the entrance, and
”Morning, only the three of you?” [Ash]
”Yes!” [Charlotte]
”I see, well, please pay us first. I believe you already knew the amount” [Ash]
”Sure” [Charlotte]
Rean and Zerolith quickly search their pockets for money, and as for Charlotte, she paid for all three with her imaginary coins. Seeing this, the two of them become beet red