[X] Cooking is also one of a maid's duties, right? Prepare some snacks and refreshments for all the hard working and hungry maids.
-[X] Make something small but nice for each named person... and if you have time, even Patchy, you guess.
You take a deep breath and hold it, eyes closed, trying to push back the wave of despair. Ilya has a perfectly legitimate reason to see your sister, and whatever's taking them so long to talk about … is just really important and complicated. She said she wanted to make sure she didn't make any mistakes with orders, and the mansion is pretty big sometimes. You let out your breath, and take another, more natural one. You're fine, nothing's wrong. Your clones hold themselves utterly still - at least until you finally make up your mind about what you should do next and send them off ahead of you. It's fortunate that Leysritt is out here and not someone more inclined to action; your clones are often the surest indicator of your mood, and someone else might have noticed what was happening and tried to do anything. Leysritt, if she noticed at all, won't do or say anything. Cheerful mask in place, you approach the homunculus.
"Leysritt! I'm going to the kitchen to make some stuff, okay? Keep an eye on Ilya!" Her head bobs once in reply and you grin before turning and flying after your clones. Fortunately, they've already scattered the few fairy maids between you and your objective, and by the time you reach the kitchen the fairy maids who had been in there, contemplating what to make for themselves, have already fled. As long as they don't spread rumors of you throwing them out … well, it's not like those would matter much, either.
You walk into the pantry and look around. Hopefully someone will go shopping before Sakuya gets back, or else she'll probably lecture your sister. Well, you're not planning on doing anything extravagant, so it shouldn't be a problem. Drinks are easy, of course, but what to make for everyone?
You could make cookies for you and your sister, although you won't be able to make them like Sakuya does. Maybe a bloody frosting or gel-layer on top? That could work …. And for Meiling - you frown. You aren't sure what the gardener really likes, so she's going to be difficult. You remember a kind of filled pastry she's made before, and it was good, but you don't know what was in it, and it's a bit late to go ask her how it's made right now. Well, she likes dumplings, so she'll get dumplings! Your clones start moving, getting supplies and utensils, getting the ovens ready, and making sure the preparation areas are clear. Not so much for you, because your clones are too coordinated for simple problems like that, but in case anyone else wants to make something. Then they start working on the general food - sandwiches, bread rolls, and other snacks.
After Meiling … you skip the magician for now. Koakuma. She's a devil, like yourself, but she isn't a vampire, so you're not sure she likes garlic. You look around for the sealed container and open it - then slam it closed. Sakuya doesn't usually keep much of it on hand, for obvious reasons, so Remilia must have gone shopping at some point. Your jaw quivers and you lick your lips, but you force yourself away from the delicious herb. You have a job to do as a maid … and that much garlic would make you sick pretty quickly. Hmm … but then you could stay with Ilya - no, Remilia would know. She'd be pretty angry, too. You shake your head and get back to Koakuma. You honestly don't know what she likes, but you're pretty sure she likes sweet things … a pudding, maybe? Yes, something like that …. Basic idea set, you move on - skipping Satsuki, of course, because she's being silly and sleeping! Maids who don't work don't get special treats, after all.
You frown as you consider Deis. You already made her a bunch of stuff this morning - she still has some of it left over! - but you can't exactly skip her without being rude. You look up as something tromps into the kitchen and stare, wide-eyed as Ershin, wearing a simple black maid uniform looks around. Your mind refuses to work for a moment.
"This room is being handled?" You blink and nod slowly, and Ershin looks around again before laughing its eerie laugh.
"Then I will clean elsewhere. Deis said we have to work!" You stare at the armor as it retreats and slowly shake your head. Your sister included Ershin as a maid. Your sister, who seemed disgusted at the idea of Berserker as a maid, included Ershin. ….
You shake your head again. You decide to make something meaty for Deis and assign one of your clones to it. It can surprise you and her. Ilya and Illyasviel … they, at least, are easy. Small chocolate-filled cakes. Ilya's will be shaped like Berserker, Illyasviel's like … a cat. Yes, a little kitten, that will do nicely. It fits her personality and abilities quite well. You hesitate again as you consider Sella and Leysritt, but as long as you're on a bready kick - Quarkkäulchen should be fine for them, right? With different sauces for the two of them, of course … but that is going to be a little interesting. Have you forgotten anyone? Sakuya isn't here, so you can't make anything for her. Satsuki is asleep, so you can't make anything for her. Berserker and Ershin don't eat, as far as you know. Fortunately, it's not like tirggel are difficult to make or take a lot of time.
You throw yourself into the preparations alongside your clones. Four sets of hands, perfectly coordinated and with plenty of space to work, is enough that the work passes quickly and easily. You're hovering in front of the oven, counting down until it's time to take the tirggel out, when a cheerful, bubbly voice interrupts you.
"Fla~an! Oh, here you are!" You whirl around and look at Ilya as she looks at the food you've made. "Oooh. Oh, Flan, you're such a good maid! Oh, Berserker! Ah - hey!" You shake your head as she pouts at your clone.
"It's still hot, Ilya. Er, are you okay?" She grins widely and bobs her head up and down. She seems … unusually cheerful and energetic. Especially considering her attitude when you were with her earlier.
"Yep! I'm just happy … hm, I think you should be wearing one of those outfits, though. If you took off the apron, you could pass for someone not a maid, and that's just not right!" You glance dubiously at your clones; Ilya sort of has a point - but this outfit was picked by Remilia for you. And regardless of what she says, she's definitely acting a bit weird. What did your sister do to her?
What do you do?
[ ] Exchange outfits with one of your clones.
- Red, Blue, or Green?
- [ ] Follow Ilya's instructions.
- [ ] See if you can sneak away to confront your sister.
[ ] Keep Remilia's outfit on.
- [ ] Follow Ilya's instructions.
- [ ] See if you can sneak away to confront your sister.
[ ] Ilya is definitely acting strangely - confront her about it.
[ ] Other?