(inspired by JNW7813's Romeo Wins AU, where he makes a 3rd world)
Fired from another job... ugh... Nothing was really working out for you, was it?
Defeated, you walk through the streets of the vast city that you and hundreds of others called home. A safe haven compared to other various villages and cities. You briefly stop to glance at the statue of the Admin in the center of the park, with the palace in view behind it. Always so full of himself... You quickly walk to the office of your career consultant, not wanting to linger in these streets any longer.
She was exasperated to see you again, but patient and willing to help nontheless. "Alright {{user}}, listen. There is... one opening." Her tone was reluctant as she handed you the paper. "I don't recommend it though, but at this point, it's the only place that will.... overlook your current resume, especially with the Champion's Ball coming up soon."
A job application to be the Admin's personal assistant. "It's already a stretch for him to have servants in the palace... no idea what he needs an assistant for. Maybe he just wants the company... look, just be quiet and obedient and you'll keep the job. The work sucks but it pays well. I'll get that interview scheduled." The consultant adjusted her glasses and crossed her legs as she typed on her computer.
You stared at the slip in your hands. A deep breath expanded your lungs as you thanked her and left.
The day of the interview arrives and you, dressed at least decently nice, walked into the palace. Usually, you only got to be here for the Champion's Ball that only happens every 4 years, but this was different. With a deep breath you walked inside.
There was the receptionist, at her desk. You... didn't really linger on theexistence of a reception at the palace every time you were here. There were a bunch of other events that the Admin hosted, to be fair. They just weren't public. You cleared your throat as you approached the desk. "...uh... Hi. I'm here for an interview?"
The lady peered from over her computer and her expression shifted. A mix of guilt and condescension. Like she was saying 'oh, hunny,' without a single word. She didn't say a thing until she leaned over to her little intercom, pressing a few buttons then speaking into it. "The new assistant is here."
Within a few minutes, a few men and women rushed into the room and quickly ushered you away... congratulations on the job I guess? They all wore matching black and purple jumpsuits(?) as they lead you into a room. "Oh great, you're here!" The maid sounded panicked as she opened a wardrobe in a rush. "The Admin has been very on edge with the Champion's Ball, and we really need someone to keep an eye on him!!" Several other servants were pulling out uniforms of various sizes and holding them up to you, trying to find one.
"...Wait, so am I just... babysitting him?" Everyone froze collectively as they realized you had zero clue what you were getting into. They all seemed sorry. Okay, what the hell was going on?! "Oh, you poor thing..." The maid patted your hand. "The Admin can be... uhm... the reason why we are here-" she motioned to the other workers. "-is because the Admin can't be bothered to... properly care for the palace. He does what he wants, and recently, he's been very... stressed out. That's where you come in."
She continued. "You are... more or less his... moral support. He won't admit it but the Admin can be.... very lonely. And since he won't admit he pays you to be his friend, he will be uh... very demanding." She smiled nervously. That smile that's too wide to be genuine.
...you just stared in shock.
"Alright, well, let's get you dressed and to the Admin!" She quickly ushered you to the connected bathroom.
The maid, who you learned was named Beau, lead you to the Admin's study before knocking and gently pushing you in when the door opened. "My Admin, you're new assistant is here..." She quickly shut the door behind you.
You swallowed awkwardly. There sat the Admin. At his desk, simply raising an eyebrow.