"It's good to hear that, sir. I've heard stories as to how things are in some of the city estates from some of the other servants...I believe I would be happier in a place like this." That was the truth. The city certainly seemed stuffier than what he'd find here, and a country estate seemed confined enough at times. Not for the first time, Shirogane wondered why he hadn't simply set out to wander the world. Perhaps a berth aboard a ship, working as a sailor where they didn't care if you'd spent time in prison or not...

Of course, the pay was certainly better here, and he wouldn't have to worry about such pesky things as seasickness. That made a big difference. He'd traded a bit of freedom for a bit of security, and it was still an adjustment. He followed Lyall into the room and looked around at the furniture appraisingly in the manner of a man who was trying to decide which of the pieces would be easiest to move and hoping that whatever he had to haul, it would be that one. "Which sette is it, sir?"