Sebastian † 005: Tea for Two

[thebutler_epic]

Who: thebutler_epic, dealwithademon , and mudbloodhater
Where: Phantomhive Mansion, Espoir
Style: Whichever you prefer
Status: Closed to members of the house and our honored guest

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The butler, serving.

Sebastian had prepared tea, the cart ready to be transported to the sitting room where his young master awaited their guest. The curtains had been aired out, the carpets beaten, the silverware

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[mudbloodhater]

Draco made a point of being precisely on time - as on time as they had specified, at least - and arrived in as proper a condition as was managed in Somarium. His upbringing came back to him like a fish could swim, and he couldn't help but briefly recall all the times his father had taken esteemed guests into his drawing room during his childhood.

He rapped on the door, the sound somewhat muffled through his gloves; the blond would remove his cold-weather clothing upon actual arrival, he decided. Mentally running through the questions he had for the Earl - whether he would learn anything was up in the air, but if nothing else, he would know of someone else who took formal tea in that place.

[thebutler_epic]

Sebastian promptly answered the door, turning the knob and bowing in a fluid motion as the door slid open and the Phantomhive butler stepped aside, allowing the young Malfoy passage into the house. The foyer was practically shining. Or was that just the sunlight playing tricks with the crystal chandelier overhead?

"Good afternoon, Sir," Sebastian greeted, smiling as he lifted his eyes again to Draco.

[mudbloodhater]

"Afternoon," he replied, smirking slightly as he took in the appearance of the foyer. It was a fairly nice place, reminding him somewhat of the Manor back home. Passing over the threshold, he tugged his gloves off, followed by his coat. "I'm not too late, I hope. I'd hate to keep the lot of you waiting."

[thebutler_epic]

Sebastian chuckled, relieving Draco of his coat and gloves, storing them properly.

"I thank you, on behalf of my young master for your punctuality." Not that it affected his job in the least. Late or not, Sebastian still had work to do. But now he could move on to serving tea, rather than waiting by the door for an untimely guest.

Speaking of that, Sebastian gestured for Draco to follow him as he led the way down the hall, headed to the drawing room where the earl not only waited for his guest, but also his tea.

Once more, Sebastian opened the door for the young man, stepping aside.