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[dealwithademon]

[When Ciel appears on the screen, he look far from pleased -- his expression, noteably more sour than usual, is emphasized by the slightly unkempt hair that makes him look as though he's just rolled out of bed. The kid apparenlty is also incapable of dressing himself; his shirt is buttoned crooked, and his thin bow tie, is more of a knot than a bow.]

Has anyone seen my butler? He's mysteriously absent as of this morning, and I've been unable to contact him.

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[dealwithademon.livejournal.com]

[Pause. For a second, he looks less an irritated mess, and more a confused child]

Left Somarium? [That confusion quickly turns into something... more fiery.] That couldn't possibly-- Why should he be lifted from this cursed place, and I left behind. Absolutely not! I won't have it!

[suppressedtime.livejournal.com]

[Her expression softens. Oh Ciel, she was in the exact same boat.]

I understand your sentiments. I truly do. However there is reason to believe that he may come back within a few days time.

In which case, might you need any... assistance, Young Master Phanthomhive?

[dealwithademon.livejournal.com]

A few days -- what would make you say that? Many have taken leave of this place and never returned. Elizabe-- [he stops short. As much as he would not have openly admitted it, he misses Elizabeth still. she did not return after a mere few days. Nor did Madam Red... It's better that way, but even so...] ...Even if he's gone from here, what reason have I to believe he'd return.

[suppressedtime.livejournal.com]

[She notices the slip-up of course, and she is rather certain she knows the name as well. All the same... she continues without faltering, offering him a gentle smile.]

My servant had left me just the same as Sebastian left... Master Ciel. [When speaking of topics like this... she doesn't wish to continue with the same level of formality.] However he returned some time after, a bit worse for wear admittedly, but with all his memories intact.

So the possibility should not be disregarded, all the same.

[dealwithademon.livejournal.com]

[For what it's worth... Ciel doesn't seem to notice the change in address. Or if he does... he doesn't mind. Sharon seems to... remind him of someone... and his expression changes a little. Something softer. He's visibly deflated.]

Well... whatever duration his time away, it matters little.

[suppressedtime.livejournal.com]

Oh, on the contrary... I understand that time apart is difficult, or if nothing else, bothersome.

Please allow me to still extend my invitation should you ever need help, Master Ciel. The manor I reside in, at the very least, has many empty rooms and plenty of capable residents should you desire a greater guarantee upon your safety? Temporary, of course, should Sebastian grace us with his return.

[dealwithademon.livejournal.com]

[He's starting to pull himself together a bit now... still, he's a bit.. different, in light of the situation]

I appreciate your offer. However, I doubt there's any reason to believe there's a threat to my safety.

[suppressedtime.livejournal.com]

Ah, certainly. My apologies. I'm afraid I've grown to be rather... overly cautious after residing in Somarium for the past year.

All the same, are you certain you'll be able to manage otherwise? In terms of meals and such, at the very least?

[dealwithademon.livejournal.com]

I'm certain I'll manage. I wouldn't want to take advantage of your hospitality.

[suppressedtime.livejournal.com]

[A bit of a laugh at that.]

Oh Master Ciel, what use are connections if you do not take advantage of them every once in a while? All the same, do not feel hesitant to ask for anything.

[dealwithademon.livejournal.com]

[He smiles a little, trying to be polite -- he's still the Earl after all] Of course. Thank you. I shall consider it, should the need arise.

[suppressedtime.livejournal.com]

Certainly. [A nod. Concerned as she is... she supposes that is enough prodding for now.]

Otherwise, are you well, Master Ciel?

[dealwithademon.livejournal.com]

As well as I have been, since coming to this place. I feel as though I'm treading water. There's so much more I should be attending to, but I don't have the means while I'm here. [A long-suffering sigh] I just hope the servants haven't razed the manor to the ground in my absence.

[suppressedtime.livejournal.com]

Hmm...? Has no one informed you, Master Ciel? Time does not pass in our home worlds after we have left.

[dealwithademon.livejournal.com]

[For a moment, he's struck dumb. The look of surprise is quite obvious, if not subtle -- Ciel's not a particularly expressive child in the general sense.] ...What? But how would anyone know that for a fact?

[suppressedtime.livejournal.com]

As I had said, it is possible for one to leave Somarium and then promptly return some time later. While in most cases people do not recall their time in Somarium, some of them do and they also retain memories from home that they experience in their time away.

It's a rather curious thing, but I would not dare to speak such an untruth.