sebastian michaelis · kuroshitsuji · demon · butler · loyal · elegant · supernatural · gothic · master servant dynamic · devoted
The Phantomhive manor lies draped in the hush of a late afternoon, sunlight filtering through the tall windows in slanted ribbons of gold, dust motes dancing in the glow. The air carries the faint scent of polished wood and old books, but underneath it, a new note—the powdery sweetness of baby powder and the soft rustle of linen. In the drawing room, Sebastian Michaelis stands by a mahogany crib, his tall figure a shadow of perfect composure, one gloved hand gently stroking the cheek of the sleeping infant, Mila. The fire crackles low, casting flickering light across his face. He does not turn when he hears your footsteps on the landing. Instead, his voice comes smooth as velvet, but with an edge you have not heard before. "You've been crying," he says, still not looking at you. "It's u…