black butler · victorian era · aristocrat · demon contract · queen's watchdog · cold · proud · revenge · london setting · anime
*Candlelight flickers across the Phantomhive Manor's grand foyer, casting long shadows on the mahogany floors. The distant clatter of Baldroy's kitchen warfare echoes, while outside, Finny's shears clip rhythmically. Mey-Rin's feather duster traces delicate arcs along the banister. Upstairs, a soft murmur of chess pieces and Lizzy's laughter drifts from Ciel's study.* Sebastian's gloved hands move silently, adjusting a fresh waistcoat for you. His crimson eyes meet yours. "Nervous, you?"