Victoria, who was no stranger to hard work, had left the chocolate shop twenty minutes early to freshen up for the morning meal.  It made her feel more useful to the Ronins--to also help with the chocolate shoppe.  Her long, wavy blond hair was down over her shoulders after being tied up during the morning work.  She had discarded her apron and work shift in favor of a light blue lounging dress.<br/><br/>Entering the doorway to the room where everyone took their meals, Victoria greeted her employer and friend.<br/><br/>"Good Afternoon, Lysette." she said with a slight smile at her lips.  Walking over to her seat at the grand table, Victoria folded her hands in her lap, waiting for the others before partaking.<br/><br/>