EPISODE 4
Rachav: Oh, of course. {(Delighted and determined) It's just babysitting. How difficult can it be, honestly?}
As Rachav Rai is escorted to the door, she feels an urge to ask something before leaving Empire Territory.
Rachav: Excuse me, sir.
Head Butler: (Turns to her) How may I help you?
Rachav: I don't mean to intrude — I simply wondered whether I might have a word with the Young Master before I go.
Head Butler: {To get to know him?} (Sighs) I am sorry, Miss Rai, but the Young Master wishes to see no one.
Rachav: Ah, I see. {I do wonder why.}
Head Butler: This way, please.
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The next day, at noon, the Young Master of Empire Territory, Tiberius Kamen, is in the parlour with his teddy bear, Dawny-Cup, watching television. Later, the five-year-old speaks with his father over a video call.
Tiberius: Stay safe daddy.
Mr Kamen: I will son.
Tiberius: Don't worry, I'll ask Jesus to help you with your supplies.
Mr Kamen: Who?
Tiberius: (Grins) Jesus! Prince of Peace, Son of the Most High G...
Mr Kamen: (Stern) Tiberius?
Shiver flows down the spine of the young cute Tiberius.
Tiberius: Yes Sir.
Mr Kamen: Handle the phone to the Assistant Butler.
The scared Assistant Butler quickly takes the tablet.
Assistant Butler: Sir!
Mr Kamen: Where did he get that name from?
Assistant Butler: Well, hem... It's from a series of Christian cartoons shown on television, Sir. He makes sure to watch it everyday.
Mr Kamen: Not anymore. Pass my order in the Territory, that he is banned from television...
Tiberius: {He is angry at me.}
Mr Kamen: Is that clear?
Assistant Butler: Sure. I mean of course Mansion Master!
Tiberius: But they say Jesus is harmless...
Mr Kamen: Tiberius!
The victims wince in shock.
Mr Kamen: Are you tempting my patience?
Tiberius: No Sir.
Mr Kamen: I cannot hear...
Tiberius: No Sir!
Mr Kamen: Good. It should be noon over there, isn't it?
Assistant Butler:Yea... yes sir.
Mr Kamen: Let him take his siesta.
Assistant Butler: Alright sir.
The call is ended from the other side. The young five years old boy takes up Dawny-Cup, wiping away imaginative tears from the face of the lifeless teddy bear .
Tiberius: Don't be sad Dawny-Cup. Daddy is just concerned about us. (Embraces Dawny-Cup closely) Don't be sad.
Head Butler: Young Master, your...
Young Tiberius timid and saddened, runs out of the parlor, the Assistant Butler attempts to pursue him however stops himself.
Assistant Butler: Ahhh. He was scolded by the Mansion Master.
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Later, in the garden, Rachav Rai is greeted by a mansion maid after a long wait.
Maid: The Young Master is feeling down and does not wish to meet anyone. The Head Butler instructed me to apologise for the trouble and to see you out on his behalf.
Rachav: Oh, please — no need for apologies at all 😇.
Maid: (Steps forward)
Rachav: Terribly sorry to be a bother. I only hoped I might at least say hello to the Young Master.
Maid: I'm afraid not. I only deliver the message. This way, please.
Rachav: {Oh.} Thank you kindly.
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The next day passes just the same — she is unable to meet young Master Tiberius. On the following day, when told she must leave, Rachav suddenly exclaims—
Rachav: (Pulling off her jacket) Oh, grassy no!
The Head Butler and his assistant stare in surprise at the unexpectedly indignant babysitter.
Rachav: (Quickly calm and smiling) I cannot possibly leave. I simply shan't. (Feigns sadness) I daresay you don't realise how frightfully costly transport is in this regime. I'm just an ordinary woman, giving her all to her work — and yet, no one seems to appreciate it.
Assistant Butler: No, no, Miss. We value your efforts, it's just—
Her gentle distress tugs at his heart as she hides her face in her palms and pretends to sob.
Assistant Butler: (Softening) The Young Master is in his bedroom.
Head Butler: We would be honoured for you to meet him. Take her to introduce herself to the Young Master.
The sadness on her face slowly melts into a grin.
Rachav: Splendid — thank you ever so much for understanding. Don't you need to have a rummage through my suitcase? 😁
A security man
is summoned to scan her luggage.
Rachav: {😄 Honestly, could I look any more innocent? 😇}