The Guest of Honour (Arix, Integra)

[sebastian]

A mighty fine butler? Yet another way someone had expressed their being impressed with his efficiency. Arix's dislike of the wine failed to escape his notice, and he was about to offer some other drinks when the man spoke up about widening their liquor variety. Contrary to what Arix seemed to think, there was already an extensive variety of drinks available. He had simply chosen to bring up the wine. he waited until Arix finished speaking to Integra and received her reply, before he stepped forward again. So Amelia was going to fight? He'd enjoy observing the things she'd learned from this dangerous man. Sebastian inclined his head toward the wine before Arix, an apologetic look on his face.

"Forgive my lack of consideration that you might not have had an interest in wine." He raised his head after a moment, then spoke again. "I remember you mentioned whiskey. If you would prefer, would you like me to bring some up now? While we may be lacking in other drinks, there is a wide variety of whiskey brands in storage here. Bushmills, Middleton, Jameson, Glenfarclas, Macallan, Springbank, Glenrothes, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Kings Crest, The Antiquary, Pappy Van Winkle, Willet, Vintage Rye, Crown Royal XR, Jack Daniels, J.P. Wiser's Red Letter, Maker’s Mark, Four Roses, Knob Creek, Blanton’s, Wild Turkey, Elijah Craig, Rip Van Winkle, and Rebel Yell. Some scotch whiskeys available are Glenlivet, Bowmore, Pulteney, Black Bull, Highland Park, Springbank, Macallan, Talisker, Johnnie Walker Blue, and Dalmore. Each one of these has been allowed to mature for at least 20 years. Do any of them strike your fancy, Sir? Yes, he knew every drink present within the manor from memory. He dusted the cases which held whiskey bottle multiple times a day; the names of brands had stuck in his head after the first 3 times.

[.:Amilia:.]

"Jameson brah, might as well throw in some rocks and make it chilled as cool as possible," Arix said and looked back to Integra, "I'm ready when you are. Amilia, you're up lets get them gears moving don't eat too much you're probably going to throw up anyways."

"I will not!"

"Say's you. Gorging yourself like that and getting hit in the stomach will just make you spew your guts out later."

[Stranger]

"Sebastian, once you get his drink please inform Police Girl that we'll be down there within the hour. And inform her to gear up and be ready to face confrontation," Integra sat back in her chair, a glass of Crown would be nice right about now, but it was too early in the day to water down sober thoughts with drunken stumbling. She was finished with the items in front of her now more interested in the idea of pitting the master himself against the likes of Sebastian or Alucard, Integra couldn't help but notice the slight hesitation Sebastian had around the man.

"When the day is over and you leave for a visit take a look at our Whiskey selection and take a bottle with you, a gift," Integra said to Arix.

[sebastian]

"Certainly, Sir. I shall bring it up momentarily." He inclined his head and turned toward his cart; swiftly clearing away the empty dishes and cups. They would be stacked neatly in a bin on the last shelf of the cart; and he would take a clean pie of smaller plates to place on the desk near that final dish which had remained covered. He took the steel case from the dish, revealing an exquisite dessert. "I have here Gateau Chocolate. It is what it seems, a simple chocolate cake with a trace of mint flavoring. A top layer of hardened fudge with more mint flavor adds to the already unique taste. If you have that sweet tooth for chocolate, I hope you enjoy." He cut even slices from the cake; fairly small due to the richness of the dessert. He set a plate before each of the three, and took a moment to refill Integra's tea.



Once the dessert leftovers were covered again, he shifted it too the cart and made his way toward the door to bring up the whiskey as well as drop of the used dining materials in the kitchen to be cleaned later. He paused with his hand on the door's handle as Integra spoke again. "Yes, my lord." He said in his usual soft voice, bowing again; before pushing the door open and taking his leave. It took no time at all for him to shift the cart to the kitchen, and he made his way outside to the training area behind the manor. He soon located Seras and her group of Wild Geese trainees. When he reached them, he tilted his head and offered a friendly smile to the vampire. "Miss Seras, I bear a message from Sir Integra. You are to prepare yourself and your troops for battle; the master, Arix, and young Amilia will be coming down here shortly. I believe they will be testing and assessing you and your troops' skills."

He bowed graciously to her, then turned back to the manor and returned to the kitchen.He would shift into demonic speed again as he moved down to the pantry in the storage basement; which was just as well kept and pristine as the rest of the estate. He retrieved a second wine glass as he swiftly returned to the study; having spent two minutes of absence. He knocked before entering; it was simply rude to just walk in despite the fact it was where he was supposed to be at this time. The glass was halfway filled and set before Arix; the deep amber liquid seeming to emanate its own glow. "Miss Seras should have everything prepared within ten minutes, at the most." He reported, speaking to all three of them; and taking up his position at Integra's shoulder as he fell silent, managing to keep the restless demon within under lock and key.