Log; Finished

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When; In the evening
Rating; G for now
Characters; evilbeneath, milanbutterfly and rozenmagician
Summary; Continuing from this post, Cain decided that the best way for Caterina to show her loyalty is to cook them both dinner.
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It was almost time for the both of them to arrive. He should have asked them to come earlier. Though Cain has spent most of the day keeping himself amused by bantering with his neighbors, he grew bored of facing the screen before long. Though it affectively kept him busy, Cain is not the sort who liked sitting still for a long period of time. Especially since this world is working in his favor. Instead for just a mere few hours, his form could easily retain itself for two, three days.

He plopped himself onto the uncomfortable furniture and waited.

[OOC Note; Shortest tag evar D= And the cut title taken from one the musical cabaret's song, 'Mein Herr']

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Cain raised an eyebrow when Isaak offered to take the dishes in for the Duchess of Milan. Though he was a little surprised that the magician decided to leave them to converse in private, the blond did not say nor show that anything was out of the ordinary. He seemed a little fond of their newest member, so why was he leaving them alone?

He turned his attention to the Duchess, “Should we retire to the living room before continuing our conversation?”

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"If you like, Mein Herr, that might be more comfortable," Caterina replied and waited for him to rise and lead the way. "I do apologize for not also baking a dessert, I imagine you would have enjoyed some spiced tea or coffee with something."

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“It is my favorite room in this place,” Cain said, pushing himself off the chair, before gesturing towards the doorway. “It is fine, I am not expecting much since I assume a noble lady like yourself would hardly need to cook for herself.”

On entering the room of mismatched furniture, the blond literally dived onto his favorite armchair. He patted the sofa next to his chair and waited for the Duchess.

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Caterina continued to carry herself with a noble carriage, sitting gracefully on the sofa next to Cain's chair.

"Your consideration is appreciated, I must admit, this is the first time I have been on the cooking end of a kitchen." And smiled softly at him.

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“I’ve tried it once, but I made such a big mess that I decided to ban myself out of the kitchen,” Cain said cheerfully. He leaned closer to the Duchess and said conspiratorially, “I even burned the water that I was boiling for the potatoes and everyone got quite sick the next day… well, save for Isaak, but then again he has some tricks up his sleeves.”

“Anyway, we should discuss your rank in the Orden. Why don’t you tell me how you can contribute to RosenKreuz Orden before I decide on the rank, hm?”

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Caterina covered her mouth politely as she laughed in mirth at Cain's description. "Than I do not feel so badly about my culinary failures."

And inclined her head, demeanor going serious, "I think you know how I can contribute, Mein Herr. I am the head of the AX organization, my brother is the Pope, there is nothing in the Vatican that goes on out of my range of knowledge."

Then, the icing on the cake, "And of course, it is my word that controls the actions of your brother, Father Nightroad."

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Enticing indeed. The Duchess of Milan definitely knew the right words to say to catch his attention. Of course he recognizes the advantages from having Caterina Sforza in the Orden, but he was not a fool. Cain realized that she may not be entirely loyal, but she was no doubt an asset.

He crossed his legs as he pretended to contemplate the rank he would bestow on her. From the start, he did not want to give her a rank higher than Flamberge’s, but the words which she spoke and the manner in which she said them made him change his mind. “You shall hold the rank of 7=4, Adeptus Exemptus ofOrder of the Rose-Cross, the same rank as Basilisk.” The von Neumann brothers would not be pleased, but there are not here, are they? Even if they are here, there was nothing they could say or do to change his mind.

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"Such an honor, Mein Herr," Caterina replied, averting her eyes and smiling daintily at him. "I will not fail in serving you and proving my loyalty."

She had not been expecting such a high rank, but was pleased, she would be closer to more information and to Cain himself.

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Isaak had been very aware of the conversation, even on his post in the kitchen. The walls were thin, his ears were sharp. His lips curved at Caterina’s generous offer and Cain’s response to it. She knew how to deal with Krezniks as he assumed but had to corroborate himself.

And so, Malkuth became Chesed or they were the same compressed in sole body. The Gate, the real mortal among the ranks, the Daughter, Bride and Queen was also the Ruler of Mercy and mental process that used to be Basilisk’s. Before Isaak had been forced to assassinate him.

Merrily, Isaak strode towards the room Caterina and Cain were waiting, carrying a tray with steamed tea, crackers of his Lord and biscuits for the Duchess.

“I apologize for interrupting,” commented Kämpfer, pouring the tea in the cups. “I thought you would enjoy a refreshment, Mein Herr, Eisendame.”

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“Of course, I expect nothing less,” Cain said tapped at the rest of his armchair impatiently. Even though only a few minutes had passed, he was getting restless. He itched to do something, perhaps some coloring or going over to visit Miss Evelynne and Miss Sunny.

Isaak’s timing was impeccable as usual, that Cain suspected he was listening in to their conversation. Ah well, it was not as if he cared as to whoever was listening in, with the exception of Abel and the rest of AX. It would be troublesome for them to know that the Duchess of Milan is here before it was time.

“Just right on time, Isaak. We just finished.”

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"Am I dismissed to change and return to my apartments, then, Mein Herr?" Caterina asked innocently, she looked at him unflinchingly, giving Cain all of her direct attention.

Though peripherally she was aware of Kampfer, that was becoming more and more prominent. However, for now she was truly focused on Cain for he seemed to become agitated.

Ah, this was interesting, he was incapable of concentrating on a singular task and grew easily bored. To her small sadness, it was a trait reminiscent of Abel.

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“Oh, indeed?” Kämpfer asked, feigning a mild surprise as he finished to pour the tea and remained standing near Cain in case he needed something. “My Lord, may I inquire which was the final verdict?”

He glanced to Caterina’s direction briefly, noticing some distraction in her features. Kämpfer assumed the Duchess found Mein Herr resemblance to Nightroad disturbing to say at least.

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Cain did not even raise an eyebrow at Isaak’s feigned reaction. The magician has his own agenda and the blond did give his word that the other was allowed to handle it. “I decided that she is worthy of the same position as Basilisk. What do you think, Isaak?” There was an unspoken word in his tone that should Caterina failed to prove herself, her rank would be lowered.

Immediately after that, Cain bounced up from his chair, making a beeline for the crackers and tea, diffusing whatever tension that was there. “You know exactly what I like Isaak,” he said cheerfully, taking the bowl of crackers, “Of course, Isaak will show you out.”

“Before I forget. Welcome to RosenKreuz Orden once again. I will be looking forward to your performance, Eisendame.” The blond man said, giving her a smile.

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Caterina bowed her head to Cain, "Thank you, Mein Herr. I do hope I will prove more than an asset to you." Then half smiled apologetically at the kreznik, "If I may borrow Panzer Magier for a moment. . I need to change before my exit."

After she was changed, she exited and left the two in Cain's apartment before returning, exhausted, to her own.