first; to hide her truths; video

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--I'm staying too!

[The video turns on to reveal a blonde, pigtailed girl standing out in the middle of the road. She is dressed in a thin, bloodied underdress, wearing a young boy's navy blue jacket over it. She's soaking wet, as well. All in all she's a rather strange sight to behold, and the two rapiers she's gripping tightly don't help matters

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[other_sights]

[What with all the fever-dreams lately it's not outlandish to have a few with Elizabeth's voice, but this one was saying such odd things, and not about cakes or rabbits or dresses-

So he rolls over and picks up the PCD.]

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Of what sort?

[His tone has gained something a little harder, more quizzical- is Lizzie lying to him?]

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[He's suspecting her now, this isn't good at all. So thus Lizzie decides to rely on her last resort once again.

She twists her lips and wills her eyes to turn dewy.]

C-Ciel...

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[He wants to nag and press, to chase it out of her, make her tell him as Lizzie always made him tell when they were small-

But he's keeping all sorts of things as well.

It's the tears that do it, and he sighs softly. He really doesn't want to have a fight with her, not when he hasn't seen her in months and she's just found herself stuck in his city.

Instead, he reaches out to put a hand in the small of her back, keeping her steady over the rocks.]

I suppose the important thing is that you are safe.

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[She's sorry, Ciel. Let her be selfish again one more time.]

I'm so happy to see that you're okay...

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[A slightly wet cough was probably not the best response to that statement, but it came right then. Ciel muffles it in his hand.]

Nearly there. I'll have Sebastian get something hot, and find you dry clothes.

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[She snuggles into his side to help him feel a little warmer. Even in a different world, Ciel was the same, and it relieves her.]

Okay. And after that I'll have him take you straight back to bed.

[She pauses a moment.]

Ciel, is it true I was here before?

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Yes. [He sighs, knowing she'll fuss unless he rests properly. And he still doesn't feel so great.]

... yes. You were here for several months, before you disappeared back in January. It is July now.

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Strange...I don't remember it at all. But certain things seem familiar to me, like this road, and this situation...and certain people too, like Negi and Miss Rei. I know their names now, but when I first came here I didn't completely recognize him.

[She's speaking half to voice her thoughts, half to distract him. Thankfully they were almost back to the house...]

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... it's unusual that you remember. Negi- [And he used his first name, something Ciel doesn't normally do.] had said I was here before, but I've never remembered.

Neither has Sebastian.

[He pauses to open the door, getting her inside.]

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...does that mean I'm strange?

[She steps in, reaching up to pull off her hair ties and let down her hair. There was no use in keeping it up if it was wet. She then calls into the house.]

Sebastian? Are you here?

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It means you have an advantage. You aren't walking into this situation cold.

[He pauses, and his eyes widen. It's been a long while since he's seen her hair... down, like this. It makes him realize, suddenly, just how much older she is and how much she's grown up.

She's always been doll-like and cute but suddenly, in a blood-splattered petticoat and his jacket, and carrying two swords, with her hair down...

It's so very different from what he's used to.]

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Oh, well that's good~

[She turns and notices his expression.]

Ciel...? Ciel, are you alright?

[She drops the rapiers and presses her forehead against his worriedly. Even with her low-heeled shoes she has a couple of inches on him, and she notices it in the back of her mind. Accessing it. It's only through the past years of constantly making note of their height differences that she realizes that this Ciel is shorter than the Ciel she'd left behind on the Campania. It is a different Ciel. Which, as confusing as that is, makes sense, since this Ciel doesn't know about her swordsmanship.

But how much younger is this Ciel? And how much more would she grow? It worries her even as she worries about his health.]

[Offline] Just popping in because he was called. Go on without waiting for my turns

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[Sebastian curls his fingers and rests his knuckles against the side of Ciel's cheek for now to assess his temperature. He has a towel over one arm and opens it, gently setting it over her head. She's much taller than he remembers]

I am. Hot tea is available in the foyer. Please don't mind the mess of some lower rooms. [He's still working on the flood repairs. He's going to whisk away to set up the chairs. That was the first room he prepared for guests if Ciel had any]

[Offline] -pokes the popping Desh-

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[Lizzie blinked in surprise, reaching up for the towel. Even after all this time Sebastian could slip in past her notice.]

No...it's alright. Don't trouble yourself too much, Sebastian.

[She continues to stand in a little daze of surreality for a moment before she shakes herself out of it, turning to Ciel.]

Should we go get some tea now?