Role Play Here

Jack-He got out of the car walking into the mall

Rose; smiles at Nicholas and shakes her head Not today and not tomorrow will you have a chore.  Right now it is just you getting used to your new surroundings.  Though if you really want to work I'm sure I could find something, though I would like to introduce you to the other household members first. she carefully refrains from calling them servants because even though she payed them to work at her house, she considered them her friends more then anything.

Kate; looks at the sky then the ground, her ears pulled back and her tail held low as if she was expecting a scolding though she followed Jack easily keeping up.  She wondered at his silence though she made no effort to break it because she didn't even have a clue of what to say to break it anyways.

Nicholas:

"Y-.... You're a very kind person," he said, quietly, still having that hidden and strange fear of Rose. Out of habit, he crossed one arm over his chest and bowed deeply, then stood straight up again. He honestly couldn't tell if Rose's kind and sweet personality was just an act, to turn on him later, or if it were honest. He didn't ask, to keep himself from looking as if he did not trust Rose. "You seem to treat your... 'Household members', as you call them, with the same respect as you would to... Somebody who does not work for another. That's... Very different, from what I have seen and experienced." 

Rose; grimaces at the bow, she had always hated that, she was no better then anyone else. She would not be bowed to, nor would she curtsy to anyone.  I wouldn't say kind, but I can hardly treat my household members as prey.  It would not bode well on my concious...especially since that if one thinks about it.  Against them I am the prey, they are more experienced in many things, one of my members is even handy with a sword.  The other owners should learn that everybody is the same...which is also why I do not like it when my household members bow to me.  Here we are all the same rank. she looks at him, then grimaces Of course I will not stop you from whatever you want.

Nicholas:

"Ah... I deeply apologize for that bow," he apologized in a soft voice. "It is a habit of mine. Quite a bit of a change, going from being told to bow for all of my life, then being told not to bow." He looked at the ground, his cat-like ears pressed against his head. "Also, I am not the same rank as you. You, the owner, are several ranks above me. I, the pitiful slave, am all the way at the bottom of the ranks." Nicholas looked back up at Rose, a rather hopeless and depressed look in his eyes. "That is what I've grown to learn. I do not think I can ever change my opinion on that. I may be able to stop myself from bowing, but I will always view myself as somebody's object and belonging." 

Rose; stops what she is doing because she is shaking too hard with rage to continue, but when she talks her voice is cool and even. Well, I curse your other owners for making you feel like that, at the moment you only have my household to tell you otherwise.  Plus you are no longer a slave, I've legally unbound you to the title.  Now you are a worker, but not a slave.  I'll pay you like I pay my other household members, and while I cannot change your opinions I can and hope to change your physical habits and to keep you from all other slave owners She sneers both words, her pride hurt and then nothing.  Her face went blank of emotion as she turned back to finish the job she had started

Nicholas:

"D-does...." His voice was quavering at the words Rose had told him. Plus, you are no longer a slave, I've legally unbound you to the title. He swallowed some saliva, to calm himself. The Neko had to keep himself from shaking, by holding his elbows. "So, I'm... No longer a slave?" His ears were rocking back and forth on his head, his tail flicking and quivering with disbelief and happiness. "I had no idea that was even possible..." He looked down at the ground, his hair covering his eyes as he did so. His ears were now pressed flat against his dark hair. For seventeen years, he had been treated like dirt, like an object, like a slave. He had been beaten, starved, put in cages, and humiliated. Since he was no longer a slave, did that mean all of that was going to stop? He then thought that perhaps Rose's words were all an act, to give him false hope, then she would turn out to be the cold owner all of the others were. Nicholas stood there, his head bowed as he looked at the ground, his red eyes widened in disbelief. 

Rose; Her face is still devoid of emotion as she tries to cope with her wounded pride.  Of course not, no one in this house is a slave.  They can leave anytime they want.  Only owners can unbound their slaves it's a bit of legal work but my lawyer knows my ways by now.  Considering she's known me my whole life she'd better.  She shrugs, then steps past Nicholas stopping at a cabnet hidden in the corner.  She pulls out bottles of different liquids pouring each one in it's proper spot What would you like to drink with dinner?

Nicholas:

He lifted his head, looking at Rose. The Neko hesitated before choosing his own drink. He'd never had that chance before. So he chose what he always drank, no matter what owner he had. "Water is fine," he said quietly, brushing some hair out of his eyes. 

(( Sorry for the short post. I'm in a bit of a writer's block. T^T ))

Rose; nods and walks into the kitchen to come back a second later with a pitcher full of water.  She pours it into his glass, then places the pitcher nearby, before finally looking at Nicholas, longing in her eyes only to be brushed away by genuine kindness.  Dinner is in just a minute, would you like to sit down?

Nicholas:

"Okay," he said. He didn't quite know where to sit, so he just sat down in a random chair, after doing a quick 'eenie, meenie, mynie, mo'. Rose was very, very kind. Now he wasn't sure if it were an act or not. She seemed so kind, so nice. Like a piece of candy- sweet. Perhaps she wasn't evil and cruel like his past owners after all. But just in case, Nicholas did not keep the thought out of his mind. He'd be prepared for anything she threw at him. "Are you going to sit down?" he asked Rose, looking at her. 

Rose; shakes her head a trace of a smile lingering on her lips I have to set and dish out dinner first.  Even I have chores that I am required to do everyday. She finally allows herself to smile then moves past him to the kitchen disappearing for a moment before coming back in juggling an array of dishes.  She expertly carried them to the table and set them down at regular intervals before disappearing back into the kitchen and reapearing with several other nekos behind her, all smiling and laughing at some joke that another had told in the kitchen.  The sound of laughter was quickly overshadowed by quiet curiousity for Nicholas.  They placed dishes on the table, glancing at Nicholas as discretely as they could

Nicholas:

A sudden wave of shyness washed over him. He had noticed the glances, the hidden stares, the tension growing in the room. His right ear flicked and moved about with discomfort of the other Nekos. He said no greeting, no 'hello', and didn't utter a word. He wouldn't deny it if he were asked- he was feeling shy and awkward. Out of place. Nicholas pretended to busy himself with staring at the ground, or acting as if he didn't notice the discrete glances and curiosity. He supposed he was the odd one out, as he was wearing clothes that were torn up and dyed a cruel shade of red in some places, while the others were wearing nicer clothes that were neat.

Rose; Looks at Nicholas and smiles slightly, understanding. Everyone...this is a new member of our household...Nicholas The other's ears flick forward in interest, their eyes widening as they no longer tried to hide their curiosity.

Nekos; hello, Nicholas They all chorsed then looked at each other and laughed.  A carefree atmosphere quickly replacing the tenseness.

Nicholas:

He murmured a few greetings. "Hello..." He wasn't used to such a happy atmosphere. Everybody seemed so happy, so carefree. It was almost scary to Nicholas. Just a wee bit. His right ear flicked a bit, the Neko still feeling rather uncomfortable. However, he stopped looking at the ground like a scared fool, and instead looked at those around him. They all had such cheerful looks on their faces. 

Rose; looked at Nicholas noting his uncomfortableness, she walked over lightly touching his arm as she leaned over pretending to check something on a plate.  She whispered to him, her words soft and only meant for his ears. I'm sorry to have introduced you this early to my family, but whenever I would've introduced you, I'm sure it would be just as unnerving then as it is now.  It's only for a while, but I'm sure you will come to love them. She wished she could say more but already her friends were beginning to give her strange looks she backed away. Hovering behind his chair but now sending out soft orders.  The Nekos automatically and with enthusiasm set about, eager to please.  Within seconds the courses were all on the table and they were all settled and starting to serve themselves.  Rose sat to the left of Nicholas.

Nicholas:

He had jumped a little bit, feeling Rose touching his arm. When he realized she was not going to hurt him, he loosened up again. He nodded softly, hearing her quiet words. He looked at all of the food. Never in his life had he been allowed to eat a meal as grand as this! He was used to the usual leftovers, animal feed, rainwater... All of that. But... he was truly amazed that he was going to be able to eat this kind of amazing food. Nicholas waited politely for others to serve themselves before getting food for himself. That's just how he always was. No matter which owner he had, he always waited for a fellow slave like him to begin eating. Then, he would eat. 

Rose; Watched as the other Nekos got there food, and Nicholas too before she started to take her own.  She took a bite of the mashed potatos and smiled with a nod to the Neko across the table who smiled back.  The sweet murmur of quiet conversations drifted down the table, and Rose smiled.  Eventually everyone would be talking in one giant conversation.  She looked at Nicholas. So what do you think of the food?

Nicholas:

"It's... Excellent," he said in amazement, taking another small bite of the mashed potatoes. He ate in small bites, a bad habit of his. "I've never eaten food like this before." He looked at Rose, a smile not on his face, but a grateful look in his eyes. His ear had stopped its rocking on his head, and he was not feeling as uncomfortable as he was earlier. 

Rose; Smiles lightly and takes a bite before deciding to answer.  She chews slowly then swallows.  She takes a sip then looks at Nicholas.  I'm sure Elizabeth will be glad to know you said that. (sorry I'm having writer's block)