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[This is strange, for some reason when Fuuko came to she didn't notice any of the usual crockery. Heck right now she isn't even on the shelf she sleeps on in the kitchen. Why on earth is she tipped over on some bed? Very strange.

With a little swaying and hopping she's able to carefully slide off the side of the bed using the sheets and head out of the bedroom she found herself in to look around. This definitely isn't where the Master usually stays. She knew house seventeen by the back of her handle from tidying and hopping around all over the place and this certainly wasn't it.

...Perhaps she was stolen whilst she was asleep? It's possible! Some weird crook could have come in and stole her along with some of the other Master's belongings thinking she was just a normal teacup. Yes, that must be it.

Hurrying back to the bed she awoke on Fuuko climbs back up very slowly and carefully until she's atop the bed again. With any luck her journal was stolen along with her... And there it is on the bedside table! Convenient. Flicking it open with her handle and clearing her throat before she starts to speak.]

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Excuse me, Master? I'm sorry to bother you but I'm in some strange house I'm not familiar with. If I head outside and start heading home now then please keep an eye out for me and open the door once I'm back. I'll be sure to make some tea as soon as I'm there so don't worry!

[That was an awful lot of first person there. If she's going to talk to the Master then there's no room for throwing childish third person speech around.]

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[As she said Fuuko will be attempting to find her way home by hopping through the village towards house seventeen. She'll also be pushing her journal along the ground with her so the Master doesn't have to go back and get it for her later. A difficult challenge for a teacup, yes, but she's getting there!]

Ugh, why did Fuuko's journal have to be taken all the way out here too? The Master will be angry if Fuuko is gone for too long.

[Just complaining to herself, don't mind the talking teacup. Oh, actually, do mind the talking teacup. Being stepped on or knocked over isn't something Fuuko enjoys.

OOC - Fuuko is now a maid-turned-teacup and is a servant to the Master/Beast! AU info is over here.]

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[Fuuko would be right in assuming that Beast doesn't really want to talk - talking can happen once they're home. It's a much slower journey than when Beast bounded toward the community building, due to him keeping at his servant's pace, but it is not too long before they reach House 17, much to his relief. He hurries to the door and heads inside... oh right, Fuuko has no hands. Awkwardly moving back to open up the door for her.]

Thank you.

[Much appreciated. It's not the first time someone has forgotten to hold the door for her like this. Once she's inside she already starts bounding off towards the kitchen.]

Make yourself comfortable Master, I won't be long.

[The routine isn't new for him, so he is already settling himself in his favourite chair in the main room to wait. He'll spend most of the time just staring out the window, since the fireplace isn't too entrancing now that it's not in use.]

[True to her word Fuuko isn't long at all, soon shuffling a tray with a teapot, cup and saucer atop it along the floor and into the main room.]

Here we are, this should do you the world of good. A cup of tea always hits the spot, hm?

[Fuuko carefully tips the teapot over so it starts pouring into the cup and then hops back a little. It's impressive how she's learnt to get around all the disadvantages of not having an animated team of coworkers, though simple tasks like actually giving things to her Master are still proving difficult.

If he'd rather stare at the fireplace he only has to give the world and Fuuko will try her best to get a fire going.]

[It isn't too hard to hear her move that tray, and he immediately turns his head. Fuuko, that really does look a bit pathetic.

So he leaves the chair and picks up the cup, glancing back just before he takes a si- no, wait, he really should say that.]

Thank you, Fuuko.

[Well maybe if the Malnosso were kind enough to bring along the sodding tea carriage she wouldn't have to push things along the floor like this. Not her fault!

She jumps a little and clicks her base happily against the floor.]

Not at all, it was my pleasure master!

[She'll finish pushing the tray as close to his chair as she can so her Master won't have to move as far if he wants another cup.]

Your manners are really improving. [It's tempting to add in 'well done' but she's worried that might come across as overly patronizing coming from a teacup and just leaves it at that.]

[He slouches a little more in his chair as she talks and continues sipping his tea... and then he hears the comment. He grunts as if shrugging it off.] It's nothing.

Ah, w-well...

[Hmm. It doesn't seem like the Master is in the mood for talking right now. She should probably slink away and clean or something. Probably.]

It's more than nothing, it's very encouraging! Who knows where your new manners will take you.

[She does have a point, even if he wouldn't say so - the manners really are "new". He swivels his cup, staring down at the ripples it makes.] It's just... easier... to use them here.

Do you really think so?

[Fuuko doesn't quite understand what would be easier about using manners here than it would be back home, though she has a vague idea.]

Would it be... In part because Belle is not here?

[It's the only thing she can think of.]

[He bolts upright with a soft "huh?" at the mention of Belle. They haven't talked about her much since they came here. Why does she bring that up now?

Slowly, gradually he looks back down at his cup, speaking more quietly this time.] I... I don't know. But... b-but everyone here, they... th-they're all so... [Kind. Friendly. Accepting...]

[Oh lord, quickly sliding backwards and ducking down slightly. She knew it was a touchy subject so she should have avoided mentioning Belle... But there's no point in just dancing around her like this.

Once he settles down Fuuko will hop forward again.]

... They're so different to the people back home. More understanding. The sort of situation we're in seems to only scratch the surface compared to what some people here have dealt with.

[No vocal response at first, just a soft nod and a sigh as he realises just how true her statement is.] S-some are... just like it. [From what he can tell anyway... at least three people who have turned into something, or just are like that at all.]

There are some people in very similar situations, yes. [Or there are at least some people around who are the same as the Master in terms of being able to become beast looking things. Perhaps even cursed people too.] There probably isn't a single person here who would raise a hand against you in aggression, Master.

[It is a very nice thought - being accepted. Here it seems like such a reality... but then not everyone has been friendly. He hasn't met many, but if there are more out there, then...

He slouches more in the chair.] Maybe. [Another sip so the tea doesn't get cold.]

You think otherwise Master?

[Well sure someone might get aggressive if the Master starts to kick up a fuss first, but other than that she can't see anything bad happening.

Then again she doesn't go out all that often and hasn't met nearly as many people as the Beast has, so maybe there are some worse off people out there.]

There... there might still be... someone who doesn't... [After all, some were still scared when they saw him, so maybe others would be condemning too.]

Then you would do well to avoid that one person, though you probably already know that. [Fuuko is just making sure the Master stays safe and doesn't dwell too much on whoever this person might be.] Try not to get too involved with them Master.

[~~Good point, Fuuko, how did he not think of that before?~~ Yes, Fuuko, he did already know that. He makes a "hmph" sound and nods. Finally finishing his cup, he says:] It's good tea.

[Well excuuuuse you Master. Gosh.]

Really? Thank you, it's nothing out of the ordinary though.

[She'll turn around to hop off and do some washing up now. She'll come hopping back should the Master need anything though.]