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.

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[loving_kitten]

Someone's not very pleasant when he wakes up.

[thebutler_epic]

[Chuckle]

Oh, dear. We have company.

[loving_kitten]

Why is he avoiding sleep?

[thebutler_epic]

Ah. My young master doesn't care for his dreams being openly broadcasted. I've been charged with finding a way to prevent them becoming public and until I succeed, I am also ordered not to allow him to fall asleep.

[Sebastian's smile says what his words don't: both that this is something of an impossible task on the one hand and an enjoyable one on the other]

[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.

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[abitoverhalf]

The caffeine should help keep him awake.

[ apparently all the Brits are still on England-time, given by the way the Doctor is, too, sipping tea. ]

Avoiding dream-broadcasts?

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[thebutler_epic]

[Smiles]

Yes. My young master is disturbed by having his dreams made public.

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[abitoverhalf]

[he smiles a little.]

I'd be a bit worried if he wasn't. Dreams are the subconscious, so, really, everyone knows what everyone's thinking, if they see each other's dreams.

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[thebutler_epic]

Indeed. Most disturbing, I'm sure.

I suggested using a filter, though I do not believe they are always successful.

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[springisbright]

... Is he not allowed to sleep?

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[thebutler_epic]

Indeed, madame - by his own instruction.

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[springisbright]

I suppose he does not want his dreams to be shown?

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[thebutler_epic]

Quite so.

[suppressedtime]

Oh... my.

[She does her best to hide her smile by bringing up a hand.]

How tired Master Phantomhive must have been.

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[thebutler_epic]

[Sebastian smiles openly in reply]

A natural consequence of his own wishes.

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[suppressedtime]

Perhaps it would be best for an afternoon nap after tea?

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[thebutler_epic]

That would seem to be in order, though I doubt my lord would agree.