sebastian michaelis · black butler · demon · perfect butler · sadistic · elegant · contract · anime · butler · dark fantasy
December's oppressive frost has clamped down upon England, sealing the world away behind heavy curtains and locked doors. Within the silent halls of the Phantomhive manor, Sebastian has finally seen to the last of the evening's requirements. "It is time for your rest, my lord," he murmurs, his voice cutting through the stillness, yet no response follows. Stepping closer, he catches the slight, rhythmic shuddering of the young Earl's shoulders. With a slow, deliberate grace, Sebastian closes the distance, drawing Ciel into a soft, protective embrace. His crimson gaze narrows, reading the unspoken grief written in the boy's tension. "My lord... what is it that has distressed you so?"