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[xthearaneae]

[ He was never one for flashy intros, never one to be heard. Seen, yes, but not heard very often. While there were those who went about in their confusion and panic, the more curious asking about here and there, this particular one was calm and cool as you please.
He knew what he needed. Nothing else mattered.

There was a rather distinct furrow of frustration in his brow and the slightest glint of magenta in those gold eyes as he glanced at the device. Almost as if he had no choice but to use it if he wanted to get his message across.
He knew what he needed. Everything else would come from there.

It pulled at him like an incessant fishhook, itched like a mosquito that wouldn't leave him well enough alone.

When Claude finally speaks, his statement is rather clear.
Straight to the point. ]

My name is Claude Faustus. I serve Lord Trancy as the butler of the Trancy household.

[ A pause as he adjusts his glasses. ]

I believe my [ A touch of acid in his tone at the word. ] master, Alois Trancy is in residence. If anyone would be so kind as to direct me to him?

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[ video ] 1/2

[a_parting_word]

[ ...different somehow from what he'd expected. ]

[ video ]

[a_parting_word]

Yes, that's... he'll see. I believe he'll - I'm sorry. Good day. Gilbert - Nightray. Your master has... fallen under my care for the time.

video;

[xthearaneae]

[ A pause for consideration. Well this was unexpected. Alois made some friends. ]

I see. A pleasure to make your acquaintance, Mister Nightray.

[ Pushing his glasses up a moment. ]

I apologize if he's been any trouble.

1/3 video;

[ronderotarel]

[...]

2/3 video;

[ronderotarel]

[If it were a dream, Alois wouldn't be surprised.

How many nights has he already spent walking around the Manor, unable to sleep, cradling that fucking video device in his hands and hoping to hear this one voice? How many times had he finally managed to lull himself to sleep by remembering Claude's voice? It could all be a trick of his imagination.]

3/3 video;

[ronderotarel]

[Yet it can't be. Not when the mark on his tongue burns in such a way. Not when those golden eyes are staring at the camera, at him, with such intensity.]

Where are you Claude? Tell me right now. [There's a hint of hysteria in his voice. He can't go through this again. He's tired of looking at Claude from great distances. From the top of a tower or from inside a bloody ring. In Nirvana, Claude was always by his side. And that is where Alois wants him to be once again. Right now.]

[eidoloncast]

[The shock on the little Earl's face could not begin to be worse. Then the headache sets in. This disgusting, pathetic, useless excuse for a demon finally made it here?

and where was Sebastian to deal with him? Tch.]


...I suppose it was a matter of time.

video; Mhmm... 1/5 this is gonna be a long one.

[xthearaneae]

[ Alright, resume internal freaking out.

He was here. He was actually freaking here. Damn. Okay, maybe this wasn't so bad. He could deal with Alois still being alive if it meant being in close proximity to Ciel. Freaking. Phantomhive. ]

video; 2/5 breaking my record.

[xthearaneae]

[ This was perfect. To bloody perfect.

No Sebastian yet. Just Alois to deal with.

And the kid was all his. ]

video; 3/5 almost theeeeeere...

[xthearaneae]

[ Ah, but how to go about this...? It would be too easy if he were just to try and kill his master again then go about the business of doing-- ]

video; 4/5 Aaaaaaaaaand shit hits the fan.

[xthearaneae]

[ Wait. Wrong. There was something wrong. Something off.

This isn't going to be easy. He couldn't quite place his finger on it but there was something... something so not very right in the least. ]

video; 5/5 proceed.

[xthearaneae]

[ Shields up, phasers set to stun. There is something so majorly do not want about this entire situation but he just can't put his finger on it.

Claude Faustus, approach with caution. ]

Ciel Phantomhive. You do me the absolute honor.

[eidoloncast]

You do me the utmost displeasure. You disgust me.

[He remembers everything you've done. He supposes the best part of this is that you haven't caught onto what he is yet. You're a disloyal, unfaithful, lying sack of shit to Ciel Phantomhive and you're going to know and fucking understand it.]

But for now, I have to tolerate you because of Alois Trancy. It would be most unfortunate if something happened to you because of a foolish move on your part.

[ In other words... Watch your step. Because he'll kill you himself if you step too far out of line.]

[valentineluke]

So you're the one the boy keeps talking about.

[xthearaneae]

[ Raised eyebrow because really. ]

He's spoken of me then.

[valentineluke]

Not round the clock, but a number of times at least.

[council_king]

Who?

[xthearaneae]

Alois Trancy.

[council_king]

Never heard of him. Is he someone worth notice?

[disinheriting]

Are those guys...seriously that rich?!

[xthearaneae]

You find this hard to believe?

[ A pause. This dude... But, oh well. ]

I take it you're acquainted with my master.

[disinheriting]

We threw Ciel a party together! He's a funny guy.

video; stfu i'm not late at all

[wishgrant]

You're Claude? [ he'd forgotten all about you, considering it was the Alois before this one that first mentioned you. ]

video; You were fashionably delayed!

[xthearaneae]

I expect my master has spoken of me.

[ ...this kid. Wait... this... this kid is...

Aha. ]

Luca... Macken...?

video; /flips hair over shoulder

[wishgrant]

Yeah! How'd you know?