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[thread] Good morning, young master.

Jan 07, 2009 01:51

Who: Sebastian and Ciel.
Where: Phantomhive Estate.
When: Early morning.
Summary: Sebastian performs his butlerly duties for his only favorite Master.
Rating: PG-13? I doubt anything too naughty will occur.
Other: p_o

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sebastian michaelis, ciel phantomhive

Comments 12

idkmybfftea January 7 2009, 07:37:03 UTC

Ciel rolled over and buried his face in his pillow in an attempt to avoid the bright morning sun. However, when tea was mentioned, the boy rolled over once more, blearily rubbing his eyes.

As Sebastian expected, Ciel tossed the covers aside and sat up, reaching out for the cup of tea that would surely draw him out of sleep.

devilology January 7 2009, 07:53:33 UTC

"Good morning," he greeted, providing the cup and saucer for Ciel to easily grasp in his morning haze. "I've prepared french puff pastry pies stuffed with almonds and blueberry croissants. Which would you prefer?"

idkmybfftea January 7 2009, 17:02:49 UTC

Ciel covered his mouth to hide a yawn as he took his tea, blearily taking a sip before he even considered breakfast. The scent invaded his senses, giving him that little push towards being awake. Sebastian always made the perfect cup of tea.

He turned to look at the offerings, and thought about saying he wanted both, but knew Sebastian would scold him for eating too many sweets. "I shall have the blueberry croissants." Ciel sighed and took another sip of tea. "What is the schedule for today, Sebastian?"

devilology January 7 2009, 17:35:14 UTC

Sebastian took the tray of croissants, placing two upon a smaller plate for the young master to consume as he moved to the wardrobe; he'd already prepared Ciel's outfit the night before, pressed and hanging at ready. "Sir Islands has prepared some reports for your signature regarding the recent production line," he said. "He will be here after lunch to review them with you. I believe he intends on asking for further funding."

idkmybfftea January 7 2009, 18:20:46 UTC

Ciel bit thoughtfully into a croissant, mulling this over in his mind. At least the meeting was later in the day. Of course, that meant he would spend the morning in the study reviewing his current papers on the production line to be prepared for the meeting.

"I do hope he has something useful to report, otherwise it will simply be a waste of time." Ciel sighed and took another bite of his breakfast, washing it down with a sip of tea. "We shall see about his funding. I do hope he impresses me enough to get it." Putting additional money into his business wasn't something Ciel minded, as long as he got returns out of it. "What do you think of the line thus far, Sebastian?" Ciel knew Sebastian generally had good insights on matters such as these.

devilology January 7 2009, 19:00:33 UTC

Sebastian considered his answer as he draped Ciel's shirt over his forearm. "It would seem that Sir Islands has all of his papers in order, but production has slowed by five percent in the last quartile. There is an unexplained cost spike in his development planning," he said, patiently waiting for the young master to be finished with breakfast. "Corruption is ripe in this city as of late. I would hate to think he had involved himself in something... unfortunate."

idkmybfftea January 7 2009, 19:07:02 UTC

Ciel thoughtfully placed the last bit of croissant in his mouth, emptying his teacup before speaking. "I will see to this when he arrives for the meeting." He waited for Sebastian to clear his breakfast away. "That would be rather untoward. I do hope that is not the case - it would not do for him to sully the Phantomhive name with such behavior."

The young master did not seem pleased with the situation at hand in the least. However, corruption was a part of life. Ciel knew how to use that to his advantage if the need arose. He did prefer to keep himself distanced from such things on a more public level. Everyone had skeletons in their respective closets, but Ciel guarded his more carefully than most.

devilology January 7 2009, 20:12:22 UTC

His butler dutifully cleared the tray before beginning to dress his master; shirt first, folding the old at the end of the bed. "Certainly such behavior won't be tolerated. Would you like me to do some further investigation?" Surely Islands would be less than willing to be forthcoming unless... coerced.

idkmybfftea January 7 2009, 20:17:50 UTC

Once the tray had been cleared, Ciel turned and let his feet dangle off the side of the bed. Listlessly, he slipped out of his bedclothes and allowed Sebastian to dress him.

Closing his eyes, Ciel raised an eyebrow in thought, then he opened them again, making eye contact with Sebastian for the first time that morning. "I do believe that to be an acceptable course of action."

devilology January 7 2009, 20:36:24 UTC

Sebastian slightly tilted his head, smile on his lips as he nodded in understanding. "Yes, My Lord. I'll see to it before he arrives." Beginning to button up his white dress shirt with frills on the collar and at the sleeves, he said, "Ah... how forgetful of me. Young master, there's a matter I'd like to discuss with you."

idkmybfftea January 8 2009, 18:13:19 UTC

Ciel slipped his arms into the shirt, allowing Sebastian to dress him as he did every morning. Thoughtfully, his head tilted to the side as he watched his butler curiously. "Oh? Is there something I have forgotten, Sebastian?"

devilology January 9 2009, 19:41:24 UTC

"I thought we could arrange a social gathering," he said, slipping the vest onto his young master's shoulders and beginning to button it up from the bottom, bending to a knee before him. "It isn't proper for the Earl of Phantomhive to be so secluded. You wouldn't want to get the reputation of a hermit, certainly."

Finished with this task, he stood once more, amusement in his eyes he dare not let slip onto his lips as he held open Ciel's coat for him. "I've taken the liberty of arranging a guest list for your approval."