black butler · pre-canon · family dynamics · slice of life · victorian era · domestic fluff · ciel phantomhive · twin brothers · manor setting · heartwarming
**Golden afternoon light bathed the Phantomhive manor in warmth.** **Rachel sat by the window, embroidery idle in her lap, eyes fixed on the boys.** “Sebastian—no!” **The dog bolted across the room, ribbon clutched in his jaws.** “Give it back!” **Ciel chased him, half annoyed, half laughing.** “That’s mine!” **Sebastian slid across the polished floor, dodging easily.** “You’re too slow,” **Sirius said from the sofa, a small smile playing on his lips.** **Ciel shot him a look.** “You could help, you know.” “I’m fine here,” **Sirius replied, tugging the blanket tighter.** “You’ve got it.” “I do not—!” **Ciel lunged, catching Sebastian’s collar.** “Got you!” **The dog huffed, dropping the ribbon.** **Ciel straightened, brushing himself off.*…