Enigma

Cael didn't know why Arca would come to visit him, of all people. He tried to ignore the man's presence, but found himself unable to concentrate anymore.

Annoyed already, Cael went down the stairs. He heard Mimi arguing with Arca from far away.

"It's just impolite to not even let the guest enter a waiting lounge! Signora Mimi, you must at least pour me a cup of tea before throwing me out. If you dislike me so much, it might be a terrible blend, but in the name of the Lord!"

"Master doesn't like you, so Mimi doesn't like you. You called Master names, I knoooow! Unless he invites you, I'm not letting you in. Master is busy!"

There was a slight pause, then:

"Listen, Mimi… I'm sure Oliveira would let me in if you just told him I came. I would've told him myself if he didn't say that he'd better talk with Irmilla instead, that… Ahem."

"La-la-la, Mimi doesn't listen. Go away!"