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[sinfullysublime]

[ ah chaos. sebastian loved it. a small smile pursed his lips as he listened to it unfold over the feeds. he had even reviewed the information he'd procured over the last several hours. it had been amusing. at least at first... now it was borderline pathetic. they were all going about this in the wrong manner. ]

Hades. Miss Icy. [ in spite of the impending doom Sebastian is as polite as ever. ] I am sure that you realize your opposing forces are gathering and planning on making an attack at your castle. [ yes, your castle. ] It's silly, really, trying to overthrow the King of the Underworld and his Ice Queen... but the stupidity runs deep amongst this particular group. I'm sorry to relay that they won't make the best of minions, [ curls a hand to the base of his chin as he takes a moment to think. his head cants to the side and he stifles a dark bit of laughter. ] ...perhaps slaves. I wouldn't rely on them for anything more than breaking bricks.

Be on the look out for a few groups. I do believe one is lead by a pair of race bastardizing half demons and they're on their way to the Underworld. I know not the reason. Perhaps they're interested in giving what marred souls they possess to you, my Liege. [ doesn't bother to cover the subsequent bit of laughter. he can't stand abominations. ] ...and the other, as you can imagine, is aiming for the Castle. It might be wise to bolster security and do a bit of fire prevention.

[ It later becomes apparent that the demon is not entirely alone. Seated nearby Ciel laced his fingers together and casually leaned his head upon his hands. Hades and Icy's plan seemed too reckless to truly be seen through to fruition... but something about the ordeal intrigued him. This might offer him a new opportunity to get in the Lord of the Underworld's good graces... ]

These idiots could all use a lesson in humility... [ He narrowed his eye as he spoke. ] I will gladly donate my servant to your cause.

Master? [ and that is cause for alarm. sebastian wafts a brow as his gaze finds his former master. ]

[ The smirk on the boy's face was evident, as he seemed to delight in Sebastian's confusion. ] All that I ask in exchange is for my own safety.

[ sebastian recovered as swiftly as he could manage, his master's cruel bargain aside. he dropped to one knee and set a hand to his heart as spires of darkness bled from his being. ] ...guarantee the safety of Earl Phantomhive and I will be yours to control. [ lifts his head as his face splits into a toothy smirk. ] ...one hell of a Butler...

( ooc; Black is Sebastian. Blue is Ciel. )

Comments

[Intermitant Fuzzy Video]

[executionerrose]

Ciel!? Just what do you think you are...

[Static. ]

Teaming up with...

[Fuzz.]

Have you lost your tiny mind entirely!? Dumkof!

video; FOREVER.

[sinfullysublime]

I thought it to be obvious. [ sets a clothed digit to his lips as he falls into thought. ] Master, you didn't tell me your business partner was hard of hearing, ...

video; FOREVER.

[no_souls_here]

[German might not be his first language, but he at least knows when he's being insulted..]

I don't recall asking for you to weigh in on this issue...

[Then in response to Sebastian]

Tch- most the people here are, it should come as no surprise.

[Video]

[death_is_a_riot]

How interesting~! So the Earl and his Butler have also chosen a side, ne~?

[Undertaker sneers with a very playful glee. ]

Which side will come out on top now~?

video;

[sinfullysublime]

It's this side, of course. [ mirrors that playful sneer. ] Have you ever known me to lose, Undertaker?

[Video]

[no_souls_here]

Undertaker...

[Ciel acknowledged the shinigami but he didn't feel like he had any reason to reveal his recent decision or elaborate much about it.]

I would think that would be obvious.

[Video]

[styx_and_stones]

Those hero-types... even if it is completely useless they still have to waste everyone's time by trying to fight back. But, hey, just out of curiosities sake, since you seem to have some kind of inside information there... what's going on?

Also the flattery, nice touch with the flattery, I don't see any reason to harm an ally!

video;

[sinfullysublime]

I don't even try to understand it anymore. [ sighs and feathers his fingers over his forehead. ] It's not worth my time. [ sebastian pauses for all of a second. ] ...correction: they're not worth my time.

[ his hand falls back to his side and he chuckles. ] Musa revealed quite a bit of information about, not only the army of decay, but Icy herself. It looks like one team is planning a distraction... and since the army, itself, cannot be destroyed, another sets to contain it. I think all in all there are three teams... but it's hard to follow them as they're none too organized.

I am but a humble servant. [ another tip of the head. ] I know my place and that it's best to address my new Master with only formal pleasantries.

[Video]

[no_souls_here]

... in the noisiest way possible, no less. [Ciel tacked on right after Hades first sentence] They are so disorganized and unprepared..

[With an audible huff] .. but even then, they should not be underestimated. [He let Sebastian elaborate on the details of what had been overheard in the other transmissions]

Private; Action

[no_souls_here]

[As soon as the feed was shut off and they'd already heard from Hades, Ciel began to speak more casually]

That went more smoothly than expected...

[Tilting his head to one side]

.. ah, but this is only the beginning.

private; action FOREVER.

[sinfullysublime]

...the beginning of the end. [ and sebastian pouts. ] I cannot believe you bartered me for your own safety. [ he had intended to help the both of them, ciel, you didn't need to get so technical. jerk. biting back a sigh sebastian allows for a moment of clarity. this could be fun. his new master and mistress would undoubtedly give him some room to spread his wings, ... ] But that aside I look forward to seeing their efforts crushed. I do hope we're able to from one of the Castle towers...

Video

[mean_girls_rule]

[Excuse me... his Ice Queen? Still.. he did call her a queen and showing her the respect she deserved. Perhaps she could overlook the questionable pronoun this time.]

Finally someone has come to their senses. [Icy lounged on her throne and a wicked smile crossed her lips. She looked at the video feed and scrutinized the two before her.]

video;

[sinfullysublime]

[ he hadn't meant any disrespect. sebastian could have just as easily said the ice queen and her king of the underworld. ] I always had my sense about me, my Queen, ...I simply saw fit to wait to reveal my hand. I would have been of little benefit had I been locked out of their pitiful organization attempts. Now I come bearing information for you and your King... if you'll have me.

[Video]

[mountain_sage]

[Saleh sounds a bit exhausted as he speaks up.]

Turncoat? ...No...you don't appear to be siding with anyone. You're just protecting one person.

[While he understands this, he's certainly not approving of the method.]

[Video]

[no_souls_here]

As long as the king is protected, the game continues.

[Saleh's comment seemed to be directed more towards his butler however Ciel still managed to slip a chess metaphor into the mix.]

【 VIDEO 】

[albinoidiot]

Who the hell are you calling 'bastardizing'?

That's real rich, a demon getting his panties in a twist over a dead god. Who's bringing the shame on our name here?

[And he's not even going to START on you, Ciel.]

【 VIDEO 】 Private

[no_souls_here]

[dfkhjdkhfkjhdkh]

Tch- absolutely no discretion at all..

[He muttered quietly. Not everyone knew Sebastian was a demon and Ciel was hoping to keep it that way. Ideally, anyone else that saw this conversation would think Dante was speaking more... metaphorically about his butler]

Don't you have more important matters to address?

video;

[sinfullysublime]

I am afraid that we don't share the same name... [ not a half breed. don't insult him. ] Had we, however, it would not be me that is bringing shame to the name of the kind, but you, ...

【 VIDEO 】

[knowledgephilia]

[This isn't making much sense to the witch. She's very aware of what's going on but it doesn't quite click. Not when he had saved her and she had trusted him.]

'Stupidity runs deep'? How could you...

video;

[sinfullysublime]

[ his expression doesn't shift as hermione responds to the feed. ] How could I what ..? [ beat. ] Going to have to be more specific Miss Granger.

Static video; Private to Ciel

[offrillsandswords]

[Lizzie wasn't sure what to think at this. She knew that Ciel had changed and she had so wanted to help and she had tried, but after this she figured that maybe nothing she can do anymore. So while the feed had it's usual static at the Castle she just smiled happily.]

I hope that this keeps you safe. That will make me happy.

video; Private

[no_souls_here]

Lizzie.. [Ciel's expression lost it's earlier smugness but it couldn't be helped. This was one of those unavoidable situations.]

I'm certain that I made the right decision.

( video )

[spellbreaking]

( s, sobbing. she's so terribly horrified at this Sebastian. her skin's color has drained and at the moment, she's trembling. why would someone as sweet as Sebastian... )

S, Sebastian...

( she's left without words )

( video )

[no_souls_here]

[dfrthkjfhgjh crying? If there was anything Ciel had issues with it was the act of crying. He turned away from the feed, and let Sebastian field this one. It was one of his acquaintances after all]

video; private.

[sinfullysublime]

[ sets a hand on his master's shoulder and pulls him backward. steps in front and frowns as he sees how upset belle is. ] Belle. [ his tone is laced with concern and soft spoken. ] I need you to trust me. [ a small smile purses his lips. ] ...that is all I ask.