Alright, so a few people told me that they wanted me to continue do, thank you guys for letting me know! And here is another chapter for you. And there are no excuses for such a long time between chapters. Life catches up to you sometimes…

Usagi knew it would have been a hard for a woman to find a job in the small town and in her time period. Most women did not work and those who did where usually maids, cooks, or a seamstress. Sighing Usagi sat upon a park bench thinking of her morning, she had come out here with hope to find some sort of job. And yet here she was, sitting upon an old wooden bench still with no position. There was no family in need of a governess to teach their children and none of the women in town did not want an assistant or could not afford one. The only two women willing to hire her wanted Usagi as a music teacher for her daughters… sadly Usagi was not too learned in the area of music or wanted her as her first hand maid, which she would not do. Usagi could not get along with that woman; Beryl Morioka. With another sigh, Usagi stood up from her resting place and began to head towards home.

She had just made it around the corner when she collided with the steward of the Birkinshire estate. Stumbling backwards, Usagi caught her balance and smiled down at the fallen man. "I am terribly sorry Kunzite… I should have watched where I was walking. But you know how clumsy I am." Taking her outstretched hand to help him up, Kunzite brushed his dark breeches free of dirt and shook his head. "No Usagi, I do believe it was my fault. I was in such a hurry I did not pay attention to my surroundings." Usagi carelessly shrugged one of her shoulders in dismissal. "So it is true then… the Earl is back into the Birkinshire manor?" Kunzite nodded his head. "Indeed. I am in a hurry to find a secretary for him. The last man I interviewed was a terrible speller… It seems that I am doomed to find no one in this quaint town." Usagi smiled sadly at the man then looked towards the right to see the steeple of the church hovering over the rest of the roofs as if it was governing over the townspeople. "Well, there will be many gentlemen at the Sunday morning church service. Perhaps you could try there?" Again Kunzite shook his head with his expression melancholy. "I am afraid that will not do, I have until tonight when he gets back from his errands to find someone."

"So soon? Why, that is hardly any time at all!" Usagi began to think on how to help Kunzite until it dawned on her. "Was there any qualifications to be his secretary other than a good hand and speller?" Kunzite raised a careful eyebrow as he looked at Usagi strangely. "No…those are pretty much it. And good manners of course… why do you-." Usagi smiled brightly at him before she took his hand in hers. "Then it is settled. I have great handwriting and I spell well. My father taught me when I was a young girl and I've been writing ever since. What time shall I be at the estate?"

Kunzite's face paled tremendously as he yanked his hand back from her grip. "Nine in the morning… but you cannot be serious!" Usagi took a step back from him before she gave him a firm nod. "Of course I am serious Kunzite. I have a lot of free time on my hands anyhow. I shall see you tomorrow at nine. Good day!" Kunzite watched as she continued down the street before he shook his head in disbelief. The earl was not going to like this one bit… not one bit at all….

Darien had got back from the errands around the estate and since then had Kunzite follow him with a scroll and a writing quill taking notes as he walked along the top floor looking at how badly it looked. "Do you smell that? Have the maid's air out the manor tomorrow and perhaps we should paint these walls. They are terribly pale and I liked the way they had looked prior." Kunzite nodded but did not write his last statement as his right hand cramped up causing Darien to turn around since the scratching upon the parchment had ceased. "Do keep up with me… However, since you are taking an unneeded break, I do hope you found a secretary for me." Kunzite bowed his head towards the floor keeping his eyes away from his master's. Observing his lack of an answer Darien turned towards him completely allowing his full height to be seen. "Sir, I do believe that I… That I may have found someone who might fit into the specifications… err…"

Rolling his eyes, Darien turned away from him and paused looking into a room after hearing a loud thud. "Do you have a secretary or not Kunzite?" Following him to the doorway, Kunzite watched as Darien went towards the window and opened the curtains, revealing a loose window shutter. "Do have someone fix this as well. I would hate to have this wake me in the middle of my slumber." Kunzite scribbled this down as well before answering his master's question. "Yes sir, I do believe I have found someone who will do just fine as your well… secretary." Darien nodded in approval before looking at him with a smirk. "Then why could you not come out with it man, is there something wrong with him?" Kunzite quickly shook his head with his anxiety. "Good then, I shall be gone tomorrow morning when he arrives. You will show him around my home for what is appropriate. Also you will instruct him of his duties and have him begin his transcribing my papers and have them finished for when I return." Kunzite paused at this, looking at Darien with a tilted head. "When you return sir?" Darien looked over his shoulder to him glancing at Kunzite who looked somewhat relieved upon his question. "Yes, I will be gone to London for business. I will be looking forward to meeting my new secretary when I return." Kunzite's face paled once more and walked out of the doorway and ran a hand through his hair. What was he going to do when Darien found out that his new secretary was… a woman?

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The Birkinshire estate was rather…pleasant…if you considered a large dark stone mansion pleasant. The long absence of an owner was rather evident; the landscaping could use some work along with a fresh coat of paint on the shutters. Sighing, Usagi continued her long hike up the way thanking the heavens above that at least the sun was shinning. It was a long walk from her home and she almost decided against coming because of the walk only to remember when she went down for breakfast and saw how small it was that she realized they needed her to have this position.

Looking around at the wilderness she found it surprisingly calming, not like the old forest she lived around. This seemed somewhat tame over the years. Finally reaching the large oak doors, she moved her basket into one hand and raised the other to knock upon the door. Looking over to the right she saw a small pulley and decided to pull it instead. Jumping at the loudness of the bell she took a few steps back straitening her plain black gown of invisible wrinkles. Hearing the door's latches groan she looked up to see an older woman eyeing her wearily. "May I help you?" Usagi nodded and smiled at the woman before taking a step forward. "Yes I am here for the Earl's secretary position." The old woman's eyes widened a bit in shock before opening the door more to allow Usagi within the large entry way. "I have never heard of a woman wanting a secretary position… have you met his lordship then to allow you to have this position?" Usagi shook her head slowly before moving a finger to her lips in thought. "No I have not been introduced sadly. I did however talk to Kunzite about the position. He voiced no problems with this." The older maid motioned for her to sit upon a small cushioned bench and leaned in close to Usagi. "Do be careful with the Earl, I do not face his yelling but since you shall be his secretary…" The woman shivered slightly before grabbing Usagi's small hand within hers. "He gives me the chills when he voices his anger. You can hear it within the entire house. Perhaps that is why the last secretary-."

"That is enough! The earl gives us plentiful wages and gives us many days off. He is a good man and I will not have you upset Lady Usagi." The old maid quickly took her hand away from Usagi's and bowed her head. "I do apologize Kunzite, it was not my place." Usagi watched as the nice woman began to walk down the hall then turned her blue eyes to Kunzite. "You should have not reprimanded her so. She was only trying to look after me Kunzite." Kunzite bowed his head slightly towards her before giving her his hand. "Are you sure about this Lady Usagi?" Taking his hand she nodded firmly before following him down the long hall.

"I hope you do not mind, the Earl is out today and will be until Mon-day. He is quite learned with agriculture and government so he meets with the other gentlemen in London." Disappointment rang through her and she sighed as she looked up the stairs her calves where already burning from the long hike to the estate. "That is alright, I suppose I could wait a few days before I meet him." Kunzite smiled before continuing up the stairs with Usagi in tow.

"The last secretary had his office underneath the stairs, which I found rather too small and bleak for a lady. So I had a small desk moved into the Earl's office… unless you wish to work in the small office?" Usagi watched as he opened the double doors to the library and Usagi's eyes bulged in shock. All the walls where covered with books and if not books it were windows. Sure the library could use a homey touch but it was nonetheless beautiful. Kunzite stood in front of a smaller, plain mahogany desk that sat about fifteen feet away from a larger more elaborate mahogany desk.

"I have laid out everything for you here: paper, quills, ink, blotting paper… should you need anything else you may ring the bell beside the Earl's desk. I will come up to service you. These papers right here-." Kunzite picked up a three inch thick stack of papers before setting them back down. "-Are the ones you shall transcribe. They should be finished by Mon-day." He stepped back to allow Usagi to sit and become comfortable before he turned towards the door. "I shall see you again at five if there is nothing else."

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The next few days where slow and uneventful, save for some of the interactions with the servants. Most of them where pleasant and the cook made it her duty to give Usagi a small lunch with some sort of sweet to fatten her up. However, today she was not allowing the cook or servants bother her for her work as almost finished and it was Monday, when she was supposed to have all the papers finished. Opening the door slowly, she rolled her eyes when she realized the study was once again empty. Sighing she sat her basket down upon the corner of her desk and pulled out some break and cheese and began to eat a slice to start her off on her long day. Putting the basket under her desk to save the rest for later she walked towards the window and glanced about the property as she did most mornings before starting her work. Unconsciously she rubbed her wrist allowing her mind to wander. Oh how I wonder how it would be to live in a place like this. Never having to worry about where the next meal will come from, actually having a few dresses to choose from instead of my only two plain ones. She was jarred from her thoughts when she heard the door open and smiled to herself. "Oh Kunzite, do not worry… I only have a page left to transcribe and I do think you will be most satisfied with them as will the earl." Usagi turned towards the door when she did not hear a reply and her smile dimmed a little when she did not see Kunzite but instead saw the Earl and his dark azure eyes burning upon her.

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