Welcome to the Host Club

[hostclubshadowking]

Who: Absolutely anyone
What: The Host Club is open for business!
Where: Antoinette, currently docked at Isla Empieza
When: February 7th - 14th (+ additional dates for crew members)
Style: Whatever you want
Status: Mostly open, some sections closed to crew members
Warnings: None. Will add if necessary.


Loans have been issued, furniture has been supplied, and food had been bought.

The deck of the Antoinette is plainly decorated. There are a few rugs about, but, for the most part, small tables are arranged with couches and chairs. Platters of food are waiting, mostly sandwiches and sweets. Little snacks. There's plenty of hot water kept on hand, too, for tea or commoner's instant coffee.

The Host Club are looking their best, even though their best might be a little more ragged than they would otherwise appear.

Posters have been put up around town, advertising the opening of the Royal Host Club, specifying the Antoinette's location, and disclosing the offer of refreshments.

On the 13th, things will only get more interesting when a bowl of candy appears overnight and adds to the Host Club experience.

(Please feel free to specify dates for interactions in the subheadings below and make your own subheadings if there's something else you want to see.)

Comments

[slugly]

I'm sure you could apply them in other areas.

[hostclubshadowking]

And we try, certainly.

I have some knowledge of medicine, but most crews here have their own doctors. So while it is useful, monetarily we don't benefit. Honey-senpai is a martial artist, which keeps us safe, but, again, we don't gain a profit. Hikaru and Kaoru make clothes, which allows them a moderate income here, but we can't expect that to support us all.

The Host Club, however, should draw a profit, and it allows us all to work together in equal measures.

[slugly]

Oh! You studied medicine?

[THAT'S HER JAM. ALSO MARTIAL ARTS.

She notices that Tamaki isn't mentioned to have any skills. He could probably charm anybody to do his bidding.]

Those are all really useful skills though. Even if you don't make a profit from it, you're probably saving money. Especially here.

[hostclubshadowking]

My family is in the medical profession. I haven't formally studied it yet, but those around me have, and I've learned a lot from them.

[Tamaki's skill is people, in equal measures to Kyouya's unmentioned business skill. This? This is their best way to use those skills to provide for them all, even if the going may be a bit rougher here than at Ouran.]

[slugly]

[If Sakura strikes it rich, she'll try and come to the Host Club as often as she can. If not to just talk to Kyouya because he really is good for conversation. But maybe to talk to everyone else too.]

It seems like it's sort of a necessity here. To know basic first aid, at least. Someone, Bepo-san, told me there weren't very many medics around.

[hostclubshadowking]

I know there's a good deal of magic about, some of it healing, I believe.

[Which fascinates him... while also being something he remains very suspicious about. Simply because it's well outside his understanding.]

Speaking of which, in a way. I hope you've found someone to travel with. It can be difficult when you first arrive.

[slugly]

[Magic, huh? She has some of that magic. But if people have the ability to heal then that's a good thing.

She'll keep an eye out for it.]

Luckily, it was easy for me. I'll be sailing on the Murderess from now on with a couple of my teammates from home.

[hostclubshadowking]

I'm glad.

[And he offers a smile, then.]

I arrived without knowing anyone here. It made settling in rather difficult.

[slugly]

[She is too.]

It seems like you've made up for it though.

[She looks around at all the couches and the food and the hosts with what guests were here.]

This really does look great. I've been having a nice time so far.

[hostclubshadowking]

[Kyouya gives a small smile and offers another slight bow.]

I'm very glad to hear that. We weren't sure how well we could provide for our guests, given current circumstances, but I believe we've managed.

[slugly]

Yeah, definitely. I'll be telling everyone I know all about it.

[Her stomach gives a great pang of hunger, reminding her of one reason why she came.]

By the way, is Tamaki-san available?

[hostclubshadowking]

[Kyouya smiles and gives a nod.]

Of course. Please, help yourself to a seat with him. Or refreshments first, if you'd like.

If there's anything specific you want [some preferred to be waited on, others liked the browse themselves] I'd be glad to prepare a plate for you while you take a seat with Tamaki.

[slugly]

Oh! No thank you! That's really kind of you but I can do it. Besides, someone has to make the other guests feel as welcome as you did for me.

Thank you for answering all my questions. I'll see you around, Kyouya-san!

[Waves and bounds off towards the food table.]