voice; filtered to sebastian and rachel

[bindless]

[Filtered to Rachel and Sebastian]

Miss Rachel. I'd like to extend an invitation to tea at my residency near the clinic tomorrow afternoon. The exact address can be found on this device. Respond when you receive this. [ His tone is bored, dry, and extremely professional. ]

[ Filtered to Sebastian ]Find out as much about her as you can. I

Comments

[Voice]

[scarletonlooker]

Oh, whatever has possessed you to suddenly become this social, Earl Phantomhive...?

[Her tone is as equally dull, masking her inner feelings of amusement. Sure, she'll play his game. After all, what is entertainment without a dose of mystery to be solved?]

I suppose I would be remiss to not accept your offer. I wish not to be impertinent, however... I do hope it will not be of inconvenience if I brought a bit of company?

[Voice]

[bindless]

[ Company. Of course she would ask to bring company. Ciel is glad this is only voice, before his brow is creasing and, much like a spoiled child who has had their perfect plan thwarted, a slight pout has formed. But it's fine. Sebastian will not fail him, even if she brings ten thousand men. ]

So long as the company is mannered enough to respect a cup of tea when given.

[Voice]

[scarletonlooker]

[Oh, how Rachel would have loved to see that look. She quite enjoys wrecking people's plans.]

I assure you that he is a man of impeccable manners.

[Voice]

[bindless]

Then he'll be right at home. [ Oh the dry humor in that. At any rate...]

I'll expect you at noon, then.