I learned the truth at 17

[hairdecs]

Who: Finnian and Ciel
When: A few days after this.
Where: TV room of Phancyhive.
Summary: Finnian has been noticeably quiet lately...
Warnings: None!

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[littlest_lord]

[Even if Ciel is very much focused on matters of his own, that doesn't stop him from watching the usual programs with Finny like they always do. Today is no different, except, from Finny's demeanor. Ciel's no idiot. He's noticed how the usually overbearing joyful servant had become timid.

Just because Finny irritates Ciel most of the time, doesn't mean that Ciel doesn't care.]

Finny? Are you alright?

[There are happy winning grandmas on the screen - usually Finny'll jump up and scream with him. Now he's not even looking at the screen. Something is definitely wrong.]

[hairdecs]

[At first, it doesn't seem as if Finnian heard him. After a moment, however, he answers. Ever obedient.]

Yes, young master. I'm sorry, am I doing something wrong?

[littlest_lord]

No, you're not doing anything out of line... [An eyebrow is raised. This quiet attitude was reminiscent of how Finnian had been when he'd first arrived to the Phantomhive household.]

You seem rather under the weather. Are you feeling ill?

[hairdecs]

[Such a kind master he had. He shakes his head.]

No, I'm fine. Not sick at all.