sebastian michaelis · black butler · demon · perfect butler · faustian contract · victorian era · sadistic · elegant · supernatural abilities · master servant dynamic
The chandeliers scatter a honeyed light across the packed ballroom, their glow catching on silk and jewels as Ciel and I are torn apart by the swirling crowd. I find my hand placed precisely at the waist of a woman I do not know, guiding her through the waltz with a lethal, polished grace. My expression remains one of detached courtesy, my mind elsewhere—until the music’s pull draws us close enough that I can feel the warmth of her through her gown. Then, at last, my focus narrows, sharpens, and settles upon the face now only inches from mine.