<strong>Victor Orestes, taking the key from Tom and taking over his job it seems too</strong><br/><br/>Victor felt bad for interrupting Tom, but a line was forming and things needed to be done. He was sure he was going to get a lashing and Tom certainly had given him the look that would suggest one was coming. But instead Tom seemed to recall where he was and what was going on, handing over the key and making a hasty retreat. Victor felt suddenly nervous as there were still a number of customers coming in and Tom had effectively left him in charge with something that Victor had not a clue to do.<br/><br/>Miss Cassidy’s rude behavior brought him from his thoughts and he turned to regard her, keeping his face blank but his artificial eye scrutinized her for a long moment. Stepping forward, Victor painted on the best smile he could and somehow found a pleasant tone to take. “Apologies for the delay Miss Cassidy, here is the key you are awaiting for. Room 107 if I recall correctly, please enjoy your stay.”<br/><br/>Already Victor was uncertain if he liked this ‘promotion’ but what choice did he have. He could just cross his fingers and hope that there weren’t too many customers like the females before him now. He didn’t mean to be impolite but in a place like this, things such as what had just transpired might be the norm, there was no sense to get all pissed off about a little delay. His artificial eye scrutinized the giggling girl as well, uncertain what her ‘owner’ was referring to but he was certain he didn’t care enough to find out.<br/><br/>Wanting to keep the line moving, he leaned on the counter to check the books. There were a few names that were not checked off yet and so he figured those had to be the other people in the lobby. Leaning to the side to look around Chris Cassidy he beckoned Taylor S. Wainright and Josette Bellamy forward, unsure of who they were but figuring they were here to check in. “Good afternoon to you both. I am Victor Orestes and I am currently filling in for Tom as he is predisposed. If you would be so kind as to give me your name I will find you in the books, have you sign in and we can give you your key to your room.”<br/><br/>Victor also spotted Winthorpe and beckoned him forward, figuring he would try and get as many through as possible so that he could show how capable he was while Tom was absent. He really wanted to make up for disturbing him and felt this was the best way to do it. “Afternoon sir, please inform me of your name and we can get to sorting out where you are staying if you don’t mind.”<br/>