024 // video/action for Blackthorn

[usedcalmmind]

[ The feed opens to Sebastian dusting flour from his hands and his shirt, looking tired, but pleased. The second he catches sight of the 'Gear recording, however, his smile brightens into its usual pleasant and sunny mode. He sure as hell looks happier than his last transmission. ]

Ah, good afternoon, Johto. I apologize for my state. [ His 'state

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[usedquidproquo]

Ah. I had heard that we may find some employment in Johto, but I did not think that butler was among the choices.

video; i know that feel, bro

[usedcalmmind]

To my knowledge, it isn't. [ Here's that indulgent, pleasant smile again. ] I was a butler in my own world, and arrived here with my master. As such, my duties continue.

video; sob

[usedquidproquo]

Ah, that must have been a pleasant surprise for the both of you. Tell me, did you both arrive together, or did one of you arrive slightly before the other?

video;

[usedcalmmind]

Much preferred to either of us being alone, yes. He may have arrived only slightly ahead of me, as he had just left New Bark Town when I awoke there.

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[thunderstomach]

It's really nice of you to make a video just to say that you hope everyone is okay now.

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[usedcalmmind]

[ Sure, if that's why he'd made the video. But he's not going to correct her. He smiles pleasantly. ]

I'm simply glad that the danger has passed.

[video]

[thunderstomach]

Even so, there aren't many people who would bother to say something like that no matter what the circumstances are.

[video]

[usedcalmmind]

It displeases me to even consider such a person, with so little regard for his fellow man.

[ This is Sebastian's sad face. ]

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[pokemondolly]

Ohhh! What were you cooking?~

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[usedcalmmind]

[ He places a finger to his lips, his smile sly. ]

A full English breakfast. The young master doesn't ordinarily indulge in so much fried food, but he seems to have made an exception for the occasion.

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[pokemondolly]

[Midori tilts her head to the side a little.] You keep calling him young master... What's your relationship? [Yeah, she assumed some kind of master-student relationship. What, Midori.]

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[usedcalmmind]

[ He's not going to remark on how forward that is; he just bows slightly, lowering his head. ]

I am the Earl Phantomhive's butler.

[spater]

Danger?

[GUESS WHO SLEPT THROUGH EVERYTHING]

video, bro?

[usedcalmmind]

You hadn't heard? Souls have been stolen.

yes, sorry!

[vorig]

...Somehow I can believe you.

[...]

And what happened? Did people die?

no worries! ♥

[usedcalmmind]

To my knowledge, no - no one died as a result of the soul-snatchings. The souls of the afflicted were returned to their rightful bodies.

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[dead_black_eyes]

[Yeah L misses his butler/caretaker/handler, and he eyes that dusting of flour, wondering just what it is this guy was making.]

I don't think we've spoken before. Who are you?

[Audio]

[usedcalmmind]

[ Sebastian's voice is just as pleasant and sunny as it was in his initial transmission. ]

My name is Sebastian Michaelis; I am a butler to the House of Phantomhive.

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[dead_black_eyes]

[L's voice, on the other hand, is a smooth but dull monotone.]

Have you been here long? And what about your ward(s)?

[He's also not really terribly astute when it comes to etiquette. Things like introducing himself don't come naturally to the socially awkward genius.]

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[usedcalmmind]

[ Sebastian's used to overlooking impoliteness, luckily. He doesn't sound remotely bothered. ]

We arrived together in late November. It has been some time, now.