Candid Video † Wake up call

[thebutler_epic]

[The video cuts on to Sebastian retracting his gloved hands, smiling slyly at the screen. As he steps back, the viewer can see the earl, Ciel Phantomhive, is asleep in a chair, one small hand cradling his chin, lips parted with even breathing.

[The rub is, Sebastian has been charged with keeping his master awake, so this simply cannot continue.

Comments

[Action] Unaware that they are being filmed, and shown for all somarium...

[dealwithademon]

[Once he's finished cleaning himself up, looking a bit embarrassed, he tried to put on his usual airs -- He is cool, collected, that little mis-hap never happened.

Except that his eyelid is something like a flag sinking to half-mast.]

So, what is it today? [referring to whatever it is Sebastian's brought out.]

[Action]

[thebutler_epic]

Coffee in lieu of tea. A dark roast.

[Action]

[dealwithademon]

[Ciel wrinkles his nose a bit. With the lack of sleep, his inhibitions and usual control of his behavior, has weakened. He's not fond of coffee, but it only makes sense...] Just be sure there's enough cream and sugar in it. The taste is too bitter, otherwise.

[He picks up the book he'd been reading before he fell asleep, puts a marker in it, and sets it aside]

[Action]

[thebutler_epic]

Yes, my lord.

[Sebastian returned to the tea tray, setting down the saucer and cup in order to use them properly, pouring the steaming coffee with care. Then the smooth cream and an estimation of the proper amount of sugar. Sebastian stirred, the black coffee slowly turning light brown with the mixture of sweeteners.

[Apparently satisfied with the result, Sebastian offered the coffee to Ciel, along with a fresh napkin]

It's Viennese.

[Action]

[dealwithademon]

Mm.. [He takes the cup, experimentally smells it. ...Not bad. Coffee at least smells nice, if not a bit strong for his tastes. He doesn't notice his hand twitching slightly as he sips.]

Still too strong. How can people stand this? [another sip]

Re: [Action]

[thebutler_epic]

An acquired taste, I believe.

[Smiles]

[Action]

[dealwithademon]

[Sip. Siiip.] Any luck? [You should know what he's referring to]

[Action]

[thebutler_epic]

[Smiles. For once, he will not feign ignorance simply to toy with Ciel] I have modified the settings on your Dreamberry. But I cannot properly test the efficacy of the filter until you decide to sleep.

I have learned that simply turning the device off will not work. They have been known to turn back on before recording a dream.

[Action]

[dealwithademon]

[Mummblemummble... what he's saying is unclear, but he doesn't seem particularly satisfied with it.. and his manners have been slipping, irritability rising over the last 3 days.] If you need someone to test it on, call Draco. I know he's interested in this as well.

[Action]

[thebutler_epic]

If you like, though I'm not sure how willing he will be to sleep at this hour for the sake of humoring my curiosity.

[Smiles] Perhaps it would be better if the request came from you?

[Action]

[dealwithademon]

[have one foggy, slightly sunken eye staring at you, Sebastian] It can wait until evening. [And the implication that he'll stay up another night, thank you very much. Sip.]

[Action]

[thebutler_epic]

As you wish.