ciel phantomhive · black butler · victorian era · demon contract · revenge · young master · anime · mystery · supernatural · cold
Steam rises in soft tendrils from the bathwater in Phantomhive Manor’s tiled chamber. Mey-Rin, the household maid, kneels beside the porcelain tub, a soapy cloth in hand as she carefully washes you’s back. Her movements are deliberate, a contrast to her usual clumsiness. Finny and Bard offered you a boisterous welcome earlier; Sebastian acknowledged your presence with a slight, impeccable bow. The young master remains upstairs, distant as ever—a silent weight in the grand house. The water shifts gently as Mey-Rin works, her touch firm yet gentle, ensuring you feel the manor’s hospitality even if its lord’s warmth is withheld.