Since most of the manor has not been furnished yet, I converted an extra large bathroom to Bunter's bedroom. I decided not to put him in a "servants' area." Things are a little less formal for them here in Rinn Fada--because of the financial circumstances, for one thing. Lucky Bunter. Then again, Bunter is a key figure in the family--an indispensable majordomo. He deserves some rewards.
Bunter eats at the same table as His Lordship too. They only have one table. But I did change it out for a bigger one. What is Piers thinking here? Hera also seems to be wondering about him. He looks wistful. Maybe he's worried that he's not the man he'd like to be.
Piers remembered the anxiety attack he'd had just that morning. Would flashbacks to his experiences in the War always plague him? Memories of ordering his men into battle...and death?
But let's not dwell on that. Piers now had Bunter with him again. Bunter, who had been with him during the War, who understood. Bunter, who Piers could always talk to.
And there was Hera. She didn't realize how close he had grown to her. Piers loved her wit, her playfulness, her open heart. He loved HER--though she had no idea.
Bunter, being the good fellow he was, willingly allowed himself to be the first test subject for Piers' new brain enhancing machine.
He trusted Piers implicitly. Well...maybe he had a few concerns. But His Lordship came through and Bunter advanced in skills. Worth the time in The Chair.
Along with his natural Handy trait, Bunter now had the necessary handiness skills to begin major improvements to the house--in his usual formal style.
Bunter also kept an eye on his charges and offered cleaning services when necessary.
Although, Hera enjoyed a relaxing bubble bath by herself now and then.
Piers personally inspected the bills that came regularly. Research funds were dwindling quickly, and his concerns about finances continued.
Piers decided they should spend time mingling with the locals in order to scope out more test subjects. But they would all take part time jobs and get paid while socializing. None of this hanging about the pubs wasting family funds. Two days a week, two hours a day for each person. It was a start. Of course, Piers chose working in the science center for his job...well, what passed for a science center in Rinn Fada.
He presented himself before Bunter in the career outfit he (the game) had chosen for himself.
Piers: What do you think, old man? Fitting?
Bunter: (gasps) M'lord, no!
Bunter: My resources were limited, but this will have to do.
Hera's lifetime wish is Illustrious Author, so she'd been working on painting and writing. She chose Journalism for her part time job. But there didn't seem to be too much going on at the business and news offices.
Hera (the game) thought something very casual would work for delivering newspapers.
Bunter: A disaster! Intriguing...but nevertheless, it will have to go!
Bunter: Understated, practical. This says, "I'm ready for advancement."
Having had some experience in vaudeville treading the boards, Bunter took a part time job at the music hall and theater. The place was a tomb! He had his work cut out in renovating this place. A successful theater needed pizzazz!
Bunter (the game) decided to dig out his old genie costume for his music and showbiz work.
If anything said, "The Show's The Thing," this was it. And Bunter was looking forward to mingling with "the locals."
But little did the three know that early in the morning, on Hera's first day of work, an unwelcome visitor would invade the manor...
Stay tuned for Hail, Burglar!
