poly_chromatic | [Video]backdated to Valentine's Day

[Despite the howling wind and raging sand outdoors, Sebastian has done a very good job of decorating the house to look very much ready for the generally comercial holiday. There were pink and red heart balloons scattered about the house, soft colored table clothes with heart shaped confetti sprinkled across their expanse along with row upon row of baked treat, even the clothes used to stuff the cracks in the house so the sand couldn't get in were colored for the occasion.

One could hear the Phantomhive butler humming as he came out with a rather delicious looking chocolate cake. As he placed it on the table he noticed the device recording from across the room. He made his way over and gave the audience a courteous smile.]

Good day my fellow inhabitants. I hope this horrendous sand isn't ruining your holiday cheer too badly. As you can see, there is always a way to enjoy yourself even on what some may call on of the saddest day in the year. After all, it is an excuse to stuff yourselves full with overly sugary treats.

[He smiles sweetly.]

Ah yes, to those in my Master's household, please feel free to enjoy the various desserts I have prepared for sampling for the day. Alois, Luca, I prepared a nice dinner for you as well. Growing boys need their sustenance. And please. Keep your pets off of the tables. We wouldn't want all that chocolate to get to them, now would we?

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Is this truly necessary?

[Ciel seems less than pleased. Valentine's day certainly is a day to consume a copious amount of sweets (which he likes)but he's frowning. He understands that inviting people here is beneficial to an extent but with the terrible sand outside and supposed... other things...]

But of course, My Lord. Your reputation is an important thing to uphold even in this weather.

[Still smiling.]

Perhaps we should find you something more fitting for the occasion.

Most definitely not. It's enough you invited everyone here. As if anyone could make it through that storm.

[He wants to break that smile of Sebastian's.]

Ah pity. It seems your standards regarding aesthetics have dropped during your stay here.

[But he's enjoying this so much Ciel!]

My standards? Not regarding yours -- normal people could hardly be expected to wade through the sand out there when there are monsters about.

[Fuck you, Sebastian. He'll find a way one day. Just you wait.]

You put so little faith in the people of this fine city. I'm sure some may have the courage to brave the storm. How sad it would be if they arrived and you were not prepared to greet them.

[Good luck with that.]

You're just saying that to get me to wear something I don't want to!

Nonsense! I just wish for you to be prepared. It would be a shame if your name got sullied because of something so trivial.

Honestly, Sebastian. Why are you being so insistent?

I am merely looking out for your own long term well-being, Young Lord.

How does me dressing up have anything to do with my well-being?

As I said before, it's all about appearances, my Lord.

[He's a little closer now, leaning down ever so slightly.]

You could be the coldest of killers and your peers will still adore you if you look the part.

It is not as though this is England.

I have no need for them to adore me -- it's exhausting to play the part as much as I do as it is. I wanted to leave all this behind.

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