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[ 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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You... don't mean Ciel Phantomhive, do you...?

[ Letting out a breath. ]

I... suppose it would be best for me to resume my duties as my master is here and our... agreement remains in effect.

...right. The maser of the house - my employer. Ciel Phantomhive.

Is that... if you have a message you want sent for him, I can arrange it.

That won't be necessary.

[ But this was interesting. Ciel AND Alois in the same place...? Okay, something's not right. Something's screwy. ]

How long have they been here, if I may ask...?

I'm afraid I only met them when I took my employment.

I see.

[ Another pause. Clearly this guy knows too much. ]

Pardon my inquisitiveness but if I may press further?

There's nothing for me to pardon. I imagine... it's your master, isn't it? I imagine you have questions that are within your right.

Merely the easier to answer.

[ A pause. ]

How long have you been employed here, Mister Nightray?

Fifty-six days on the count, Mr. Faustus.

[ yes, he kept evidence. ]

[ Another pause to consider this. ]

And you say my master and Ciel Phantomhive have been here longer than you have?

I'm saying that I don't know beyond that. You'll... want to know how your master's been kept.

[ ahem. ]

He hasn't taken any illness. I haven't... had the chance to look into his studies. As for his eating habits - I'll have to apologize. I'm afraid I've been giving him mostly what he asks for. He's... willful.

I see.

[ Though the news doesn't surprise him, really. ]

My master has always been willful. It takes one of great patience to tend to him with such fastidiousness and I must commend you for that, Mister Nightray.

I take it we'll find ourselves working rather closely together then?

That's for Mr. Phantomhive to decide.

[ There's the tiniest smirk from that though. ]

Perhaps I'll have the pleasure of speaking to him personally come the time. Thank you for your patience, Mister Nightray.

[ a slight pause, because of course he can tell a dismissal, but - ]

...Mr. Faustus, I have a request.

[ He pauses at this. Well this was new. ]

If it is within my power to fulfill then consider it done.

I'd rather no... skull-crushing within the household, if that's all right.

[ Yes, that's what your charge said, Claude. Enjoy. ]

[ And yet another double take. ]

[ But he calms down a little faster this time.

Dammit, how much has that kid spilled?! ]

Of course.

Thank you.

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