This hole you put me in wasn&#39;t deep enough...

[He laughs. Though it's meant to ease the tension, it only increases it.] Yes, many things that do not belong to him.

[He enjoys letting others talk. They reveal so much with only a little encouragement.] Really? I'd love see him again. How far is Violet City from here?

Hello, Lady Chrome. You can call me Alois Trancy.

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For example...? [Her expression goes guarded again, expression similar to Ciel when he's assessing some potential threat.]

It takes about a week, walking. You might make it in time for the Valentine's Day festival if you can get here by the weekend.

[But she bows her head lightly, respectful and polite] Pleased to meet you, Alois-san.

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[That's the sort of expression from Ciel he's used to seeing. He laughs again as his lips curl into a smile.] We don't need to say that now.

Hm. ...Then I look forward to seeing you in a week's time! Maybe by then I'll have something for you as thanks for taking care of Sebastian's precious master~.

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[Chrome breaths deeply, calmly to stop herself from getting too nervous. But she keeps her voice polite and calm.] Alright.

...I look forward to it too. [NOT REALLY.

But she blushes brightly, surprised] O-oh, no, you don't have to... You don't have to waste money or time on me.

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That's good to hear, Lady Chrome~. [My, it was easy to make this girl blush~.]

But it'll be my pleasure, lady. After all, what's a bloke supposed to do to thank you? [HE CAN THINK OF THREE OTHER THINGS A GIRL COULD DO TO THANK A GUY~.]

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I-I don't need material things. Y-you should use your money towards yourself...

[AND WHAT WOULD THOSE BE ALOIS? HMMM?]

Besides... I don't need to be thanked. I like being friends with Ciel-san. It's not...something to be thanked for...

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Alois Trancy, is it? It's about time I learned your name.

You'd be wise not to attempt to thank her, boy.

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[What an (un)pleasant surprise.]

Sebastian~! So you've remembered me? Or have you cheated instead?

And why not? The young lady seems nice enough. Though, I'm not sure yet if she's as nice as dearest Lizzie~.

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I've told you, we're not formally acquainted. However, if you're not bright enough to stay away from Miss Chrome and Lady Elizabeth as well as my young master, you will become quickly acquainted with the most unpleasant parts of me.

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[Laughing and laughing and laughing and laughing and--]

We are quite well acquainted, Sebastian~, as I've already told you. I've no interest in that lady or the other-- only in your precious master.

[smiiiiiiiile] Is that a threat, Sebastian? That sort of language doesn't suit you at all! A demon wouldn't fight with words.

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And I've told you that he's none of your business. Should I catch you in the same city with us, I'll be fighting with much more than words.

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You would have to run fast to catch me, Sebastian.

[Having to stand against Sebastian without Claude was thrilling in its own way. ...He would rather Claude back at his side, but only after he had completed his goals.]

What would you fight with? Dining utensils?

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Do you doubt that I could kill you with a dining utensil, boy? You claim to know me, so you should know at least this.

[ As he speaks, however, an Ariados crawls up over the back of the chair in which he sits. It examines the camera closely and makes a clicking noise. ]

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Not at all~. It's a weapon "fitting of butler of the Phantomhive name" or whatever nonsense you prattle on about.

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[It takes him a moment to notice the spider pokémon, but when he does he stares and holds his breath.] ...Who else is with you?

[There was no possible way that Sebastian would have a spider with him willingly. From the shadows, it seemed to similar to one he knew.]

... ...Claude?

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[ Sebastian takes in the boy's reaction. Whoever this 'Claude' is, he's important to the boy — direly.

He settles on a mysterious and very much fleeting smirk, reaching back with one hand to touch the spider's nearest leg delicately. ]

Bear in mind my warning. [ As he speaks, he reaches forward to turn off the 'Gear. ]

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[He watches in mounting horror as 'Claude' allowed Sebastian to touch him so familiarly. It couldn't be that those two would work together-- he needed to know. Sebastian's warning might as well have been spoken to the dead.]

No-- Answer me! Claude! [He grips the gear with both hands, his eyes wide as he tries to find a way to reconnect.]

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Sebastian-san...? [She watches him carefully, eyes searching his face for a clue of what this is all about]

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Miss Chrome. [ He smiles, but it doesn't reach his eyes. ] I would advise that you refrain from further contact with this boy. He's highly suspect.

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[There's a part of her that wants to remind him that she's the Mist Guardian of the Vongola Family, and despite being the same age as Ciel, she's more than capable of handling herself.

However, she says nothing, the only thing giving her away is her frown]

... I'll watch myself, but I won't be rude. I should watch him too then, if this is for Ciel's sake you're keeping an eye on him.

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Ciel is hardly your responsibility. [ He says it firmly, almost sharply. A beat, then: ] However, it would be prudent of you to watch this Trancy boy closely, regardless.

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[the tone catches her off guard, and that clearly shows. She adopts that straight-faced "Ciel" expression, unamused.] He's my friend and I care about him and I'll do what I have to to make sure he's safe, regardless of what it is I have to do.

...I'm not a child. [it's said a bit quieter and her expression softens]

I'll watch him, of course.

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[ There's a pause before he can school his expression into something with softer edges. After a moment, he dips his head. ]

My apologies, Miss Chrome. ... I understand that you are quite capable of looking after yourself. I simply wish you would understand that you don't need to.

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...I know, but I can't accept it. I have duties I have to do; I have to train and keep my mind and my body in the best condition I can.

I'm...not a lady. I'm part of the mafia, a Guardian and a fighter.

[If she were there she'd be reaching to grasp at his sleeve, but she's not so she just looks downwards]

...I just like being useful. [It's a quiet admittance, nearly whispered and she sighs] I'm sorry. I didn't mean to turn this into an argument. I do appreciate everything, a-and I even enjoy it, but... I want to be able to stand and move on my own two feet, and carve the path myself, so to speak. At least some of the time.

[she really means "ALL OF THE TIME" but figures "some of the time" sounds more like she's letting Sebastian win some of this, though she has no doubt that Sebastian could force her into doing, or not doing, things.

And it irritated her, the implication of not being strong enough to handle herself, even if that's not what Sebastian was going for exactly.

But now Chrome just looks tired. :C She probably skipped out on some meals today]

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