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[indebts]

[Ciel is sitting at his desk with his head in his hands, looking extremely sulky - but also a fair bit paler than usual, almost sickly. Every now and then, he shivers, despite that he's already wearing a number of layers of clothing. He tugs the book closer while he rubs at his temple and groans.]

I'd assumed it would go away by yesterday, but my

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[ofhopeandglory]

... This is going to sound like a curious question, Earl Phantomhive, but what is the weather like currently for you?

[ofhopeandglory]

Even the best butlers usually can't stop supernatural fog.

[indebts]

It's obvious that you've never met him, if you can say that. Besides, Sebastian isn't the best; he's more than that. He is perfect.

[ofhopeandglory]

If you say so. I'll let you put your faith where you will.

[indebts]

And if he doesn't manage to at least retrieve me from wherever this "Shadow" creature may take me, it will be a failure on his behalf. I'd really like to see that, so I don't think I would mind too much.

[ofhopeandglory]

Don't be too cocky. Shadows aren't known for being gentle with their original selves.

[indebts]

Oh, please. I'm not going to fall at the hand of a creature that has the nerve to steal my face.

[ofhopeandglory]

Hmm. I only hope that that pronouncement holds to be true. For your own sake, be careful and when it appears, try not to provoke it too much. Or let it provoke you, for that matter.

[indebts]

[His smile is so patronising that it hurts.]

I promise to sit still and be a good child while I wait for Sebastian.

[ofhopeandglory]

[Oh, he picks up on that too, and his eyes narrow.]

Don't patronise me, your Lordship. I'm only offering advice that might save your life in the long run.

[indebts]

[Ah, it could threaten his life, could it? Then he has absolutely nothing to fear.]

While I'm touched by your concern for me, I can assure you that my life is in no danger. You could fire a bullet at my head and I couldn't possibly be safer than in that moment.

[ofhopeandglory]

Because of Sebastian?

[indebts]

Precisely.