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[usedcalmmind]

[ Hello, Johto! Here's Sebastian, in what some may recognize as the kitchen of the Violet City Inn. He's making pancakes! The 'gear is clearly in Ellie's care, and after a few seconds of watching Sebastian tend to the griddle, she speaks up. ]

Teddiiii~

[ Sebastian glances up and smiles. ]You even turned it on for me, didn't you? How thoughtful

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[usedreturn]

That's fantastic, Sebastian. You're quite the cook, aren't you?

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[usedcalmmind]

[ He laughs a little. False modesty, this. ]

This is only what is expected of a servant of the Phantomhive family, but I thank you for your compliments.

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[usedreturn]

Well, I think it's pretty impressive.

While you're at it, I've got a bit of a request for you.

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[usedcalmmind]

Certainly; I'm more than happy to oblige. What is it?

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[exeggutorhead]

There's these things called...[He has to pause to think of the name.] pain au chocolat, I think? There's a guy named Greed in Violet I'd like to give some to, if you can make some of that.

You're sure you don't want payment?

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[usedcalmmind]

The pain au chocolat is a breakfasttime favourite of my young master, in fact. I'm quite familiar. Payment is wholly unnecessary; delivering within Violet is no trouble at all.

Would you like a personalized message to be delivered with it? And when would you prefer it be delivered?

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[exeggutorhead]

Well if you say so, I'm not gonna argue. Nice of you to do this, thanks.

Hm, I guess just on Christmas. It doesn't need a message, he'll know who it's from. And if he doesn't that's his fault. [He shrugs, grinning.]

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[usedcalmmind]

It's no trouble at all. I'll be sure to deliver the gift on Christmas.

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[redcinematics]

And just what would you like for Christmas, my dear Sebastian?

If I wasn't so far away, I would gladly offer up my mere presence as a present, but Johto is oh so cruel like that. I do, however, have the large selection of goods from the Goldenrod Department Store.

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[usedcalmmind]

Cruel, indeed, Mr. Sutcliff. [ His voice is dry, and he pauses here. He's inclined to refuse a gift, but... why let such a generous offer go to waste?

Cue warm smile. ] Why, how very thoughtful of you - offering gifts to a mere butler such as myself. I'm afraid it would be improper for someone of my status to accept such a thing. [ He drops his eyes, casting a forlorn sort of glance down and away. ]

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[redcinematics]

[That look is simply delicious. Grell grins.] Oh Sebastian, you know that you're a special case to me.

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[usedcalmmind]

[ Perfect.

Sebastian glances up through his eyelashes at Grell, brows knit together in a parody of timid uncertainty. ]

... I suppose you were a butler, as well... [ Still playing it hesitant. ]

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[nopuppets]

Anyone can ask for something?

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[usedcalmmind]

Certainly. This is a time of giving, after all; I couldn't possibly turn away even a stranger.

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[nopuppets]

That is preeeeeetty cool and good on you, man. I'm not sure if I could think of any desserts I'd want or I'd take you up on the offer-- Wait.

I know.

Could I have a plain regular birthday cake, preferably made with Betty Crocker ingredients delivered to my friend masterofpranks?

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[usedcalmmind]

[ He pauses, and makes a mental note to ask someone exactly what 'Betty Crocker ingredients' entail. Hooray for the year 1888. ]

I'm sure that can be arranged. I'll just need to know where he is, and when you'd like it delivered.

[clockworkaholic]

...Gear can help you deliver.

[He means his HootHoot.]

[usedcalmmind]

The offer is most appreciated, Mr. Monrey. We'll be sure not to wear the poor fellow out too much, and we'll keep him well-fed for his troubles. I'll let you know when we might need him.

[clockworkaholic]

It's no trouble. I think he's bored anyway.