[Maya was designated for laundry duty, and so she (and others in her group) were escorted to the laundry facilities in the Shelter, where she is currently scrubbing away at clothing under bot supervision.

Giant baskets of dirty clothing sit on one side of the room, and the other has a number of wet but clean clothes hanging up, drying slowly indoors. In the middle are the large wash basins set out, since the washing machines were off-limits for this work.

As Maya worked, humming various tokusatsu theme songs, she was left wondering what kind of person was that wore each clothing that she didn't recognize. Some were obvious, like school uniforms, but others she didn't quite recognize, like what seemed to be Chinese robes.

Maya just finishes rinsing what looked like Vash's trademark red trenchcoat (but wasn't he wearing it this morning at breakfast?) and hung it up to dry when she grabs the next piece of clothing out of the basket and holds it up to see what it is.

She can't quite figure out what it is for sure, though she has a suspicion. It looks something like this, though she's holding it up in a different way. One part of it definitely is a small but solid area, while the others are pretty much just strings. And it's black.]

[Holding it up and looking around the room to the other workers, Maya asks naively:] I-I-Is this what I think it is? Someone did mention pirates...

[Tilting his head in confusion, his eyes take in his surroundings. Particularly the 'Welcome Message' suspended in front of his face. His hand reaches up and he touches the headset. He is inclined to blink, rub his eyes, go back to sleep, anything to make whatever bizarre nightmare he has stumbled upon go away.]

Uh… h-hello?

[Speaks to himself as he looks above.] I don’t recall visiting the Shinagawa Aquarium.

[He sighs, rubbing the back of his head.] But what is this about an Asylum? Did I have too much sake before bed? Or perhaps Tohru-kun’s dinner… [He shakes his head as if such a thought is impossible.]

[Taps on the communicator.] Excuse me, but… could someone kindly point me in the direction of my home?

Hello? Is this thing turned on?

[He tries to take a step forward, only to find out that a ball and chain are connected to his right leg.]

Right… so… mmn... [That would be his thinking face right there.] This is either the result of two very unappreciative boys whom I have allowed to take residence in my home while I selflessly showed them the path of righteousness and remained an honest and devout caretaker …

…or the kinkiest game I have ever been subjected to in my life. [And doesn’t he look soooo happy about that? :D]

[However the elated expression is short-lived when he sees the order that has been placed in front of him.]

W-Wait… I have to… [Said as if the words are foreign to him.] …clean… bathrooms?

[He whines, a slight whimper appearing in his voice.]

Tohru-kuuuun~? [Gives a pathetic sniffle.] Tohru-kun, Kyou-kun and Yuki-kun are being mean to me~ They have condemned me to this heavy and debilitating sex toy and are forcing me to do chores that I couldn’t possibly do, what with my bad back and all~ Won’t you come save me from such unbearable cruelty? Hmmmm~?

A-ACHOO!

[She sneezes, before covering her eyes a bit. They had been a bit sensitive to the light today. At least it wouldn't be too long now until they began to dim, signifying that it was supposed to be night. On hands and knees she rubbed a hand across them tiredly, smearing a bit of dirt, very un-pureblood princess-y like across her nose and face. She had been up too early. If it was to bed early today as well...she wouldn't mind.]

I know I said I wanted to see the gardens... but forced labor wasn't really my idea of a good time..

[She didn't mind work. Just not under these circumstances.]

Does anyone need any extra help?

[Laundry detail. It is beneath her. Still, she has no desire to learn first hand the penalty for disobedience.

She thinks the activity will be a waste of her time until she sees a familiar looking garment mixed in with the rest of the clothes. She pulls the uniform loose, holding it up for a better look. Her eyes narrow as she confirms that it is Zero's.

Lelouch lied. He's here!]