From: ivrinsun	Date: 07/05/2007 17:30:55

*thinks that perhaps having some sort of front job that won't shame Celebrimbor into hiding might be another way of proving a responsible mother-type person*

*updates her resumé with such vague job descriptions as 'companion'* *is sure to include all her experience playing hostess back in the old days*

*sends off a copy to the Garden Path*

	From: starbrow	Date: 07/05/2007 21:02:16

*takes a meeting with her secretary to go over applications*

*finds yours promising enough for an interview*

*makes a curious mental note of the more vague job titles*

*has Ellen phone you to set up an interview time*

	From: ivrinsun	Date: 07/05/2007 21:08:03

*follows Ellen's directions to the inn at the city outskirts at the appointed time*

*waits in your outer office while you finish up your interview with an earlier candidate*

	From: starbrow	Date: 07/05/2007 21:13:36

*waits after the previous candidate exits to review your paper*

*greets you in the waiting room, with a professional smile*

Finduilas, it is? Thank you for coming.

	From: ivrinsun	Date: 07/05/2007 21:16:45

*stands and smiles back* That's right. Formerly of Nargothrond.

*offers her hand to shake* *having done a very little bit of homework* And you're originally from Númenor, aren't you?

	From: starbrow	Date: 07/05/2007 21:22:01

*shakes yours (not too) firmly*

Indeed. Emerië. It's the best you'll ever see lovely country.

*extends an arm toward her office door* Please.

*follows you in, quietly taking in details about your appearance, like the length of your skirt, cut of your hair, and footwear*

	From: ivrinsun	Date: 07/05/2007 21:24:56

Thank you. *takes a seat inside when directed*

*looks around your office curiously* *can't recall ever having been so proper as your demeanor and your order imply you are* *and definitely not during the process of selecting servant girls*

	From: starbrow	Date: 07/05/2007 21:28:09

*there's no such thing as too proper when you're selecting the people who form the image of your business*

*sits opposite you, behind the desk* You've read up on the position, then? Why don't we begin with why you're interested?

	From: ivrinsun	Date: 07/05/2007 21:33:10

"Read up"? It's waitressing.

*folds her hands* *calmly* Well, I've worked with people my whole lives, more or less, and I think I have a way with them that they appreciate. When my father was king, it often fell to me to 'entertain' our guests and see that they felt welcomed and how. I'm very good at that sort of thing and I'd like to get back into it.

	From: starbrow	Date: 07/05/2007 21:44:04

*makes very minor notes, mainly listening and watching* (*prides herself on her sharp memory*)

*nods* Mm. Accustomed to the court life? Hostessing can be delicate and challenging, I find. No less so since it falls to women most often don't you agree? *not that she expects a response but the correct one helps*

*thinks your face is quite attractive* *mentally tries to fit you into the aesthetic*

I We have two properties, perhaps you know the Star? The clientele is rather distinct in both and we offer a different atmosphere. Here, vacationers are more common than the business crowd that you'd find in the city centre.

	From: ivrinsun	Date: 07/05/2007 21:51:30

No less so since it falls to women most often don't you agree?

*almost amusedly* I don't think most people who've never done it are aware of just how challenging it can be. When done perfectly my publishable tasks were invisible to the people unfamiliar to the station.

Yes, I've been to the Star a few times. *airily* I should think myself well-suited to either atmosphere. Our kingdom was at times a fairly utilitarian refuge but always a center of great knowledge and interest and peace to those who happened our way.

	From: starbrow	Date: 07/05/2007 22:03:14

invisible to the people unfamiliar to the station

*nods in approval at this astute judgement* Indeed. A poor travel experience is remembered forever, and bad word-of-mouth can be inestimably costly. I work to make sure my guests are content, and not to be in their way.

I should think myself well-suited to either atmosphere

*appreciates the accommodation but is interviewing for this place after all* Do you imagine yourself suited to the suburban/rural atmosphere?

	From: ivrinsun	Date: 07/06/2007 07:30:32

*tunes most of that out* Mm-hmm, yes. *nods* People have such a strange notion of hospitality these days.

Absolutely. Didn't I just say that? I know the tourist set likes to feel that they're experiencing something different while they're on vacation. They want anything but the routine.

It'll be nice to get out of the city for a change, too.

	From: starbrow	Date: 07/06/2007 08:24:37

People have such a strange notion of hospitality these days.

*forms the faintest line on her brow* There are ways to do these things right. It's what I stake my properties on and what people know me for.

Yes, precisely. A relaxing atmosphere just as in town, but to feel they're in a new place.

*hopes that doesn't mean you'd have a commute in your way* Now in the high season coming up we have several holiday weekends where full staff is crucial. I'd need to ensure your availability for those.

	From: ivrinsun	Date: 07/06/2007 08:28:20

I'd need to ensure your availability for those.

*tries not to think of all those oh-so-attractive hooker dollars she could be earning over a holiday weekend instead* Oh, that's not a problem. What sorts of shifts are we talking about, anyway? I'd really prefer part-time, if possible.

	From: starbrow	Date: 07/06/2007 08:36:59

There are three per day on a normal rotation but on holidays they're often stretched to two. Extra clientele simply needs it. *purses her lips ever so slightly at the mention of part-time* *had hoped you'd be serious about the profession* Taking the three days into account, we need staff to each take a shift on two of those three days.

	From: ivrinsun	Date: 07/06/2007 08:41:20

*would possibly die laughing at the thought of someone actually being serious about waiting tables*

*resists the urge to tap her foot* I'm fine with working holidays. But what about the normal week? Could I work twenty or thirty hours over, say, three days?

	From: starbrow	Date: 07/06/2007 08:51:33

*considers that, still facing you head-on*

The standard load is twenty-six hours per week, up to thiry-two in peak times. You'd work out your schedule with Ellen in batches of two weeks. That sort of arrangement may possibly be worked out with the rest of the staff.

	From: ivrinsun	Date: 07/06/2007 09:01:27

*appears satisfied* Oh. That's all right then. And the job duties are just table service, or...?

	From: starbrow	Date: 07/06/2007 09:15:05

*nod* With some occasional front-of-house duties before service, and light clean up. The busmen do the heaviest jobs there. As if we'd want you sullying your uniform.

*stands, satisfied she's had enough of a glimpse into your personality* You may wish to have a walk-through the hall as you go out, and be sure you're comfortable with the setup.

	From: ivrinsun	Date: 07/06/2007 09:24:25

*follows suit* I'll be sure to do that. Thanks very much for your time. *relieved to be finishing up the annoying interview-speak* I look forward to hearing from you.

	From: starbrow	Date: 07/06/2007 09:29:28

*comes around the front of the desk to shake your hand and see you out* Thank you for coming. You should be hearing shortly.

*gives you an even smile and sees you on your way*

*reads over your papers once, thinking, and makes a tidy note*

Potential. Charm. Dedication questionable. Handsome face. Will chance an offer.