"It's not a good idea, you of all people should know that." Ciel said as he picked Evian up .
"What would you suggest then?"
"Cynna, he's the best chance you have to get the job done. He knows your father and he's not prone to breaking things or flamethrowers." Sebastian sighed.
"We need Cynna here, he is overseeing the preparations." Ciel shook his head.
"Then if you're so willing to volunteer someone to help out, why not yourself?" Evian yawned and laid his head on his mother's shoulder.
"Mmm" he cooed as his eyes closed, Ciel smiled, he loved his little Evian.
"Nonsense, a future king of Hell does not concern himself with household chores." Ciel smirked.
"Is that right?"
"It is."
"I seem to recall someone making meals, cleaning rooms, being upset when dinner wasn't able to be made on time. It looked like you -"
"Yes, well I was not considered future king then."
"Sebastian?"
"Yes love?"
"I see some dust on the frame over there." Ciel said pointing to a family photo on the wall. The older demon sighed and began to clean it.
"You don't concern yourself with what?" Ciel taunted. Sebastian suddenly realized what he was doing.
"If I didn't love you so much, I would take great offense to that little joke of yours." He leaned down and kissed his mate.
"We're going to be there anyway, just offer to help. It will save time and a lot of irritation."
"I will be needed in the room, Mother and father need me to help them go over the plans for the social gathering."
"While Ann's entertaining guests already?"
"That is why they need me. Mey-Rin shall have to go out on loan to mother."
"You're asking for trouble Sebastian." Ciel said quietly.
"I realize it will not be easy, but I have no other solutions. Tani is unavailable and they are short staffed. What else is there to do?"
"Hire more help?"
"On such short notice, it would be impossible." Sebastian said straightening his jacket.
"I still think It's a bad idea. If something happens-"
"I will take responsibility for it. No harm will come to Mey-Rin." The older demon promised.
"See that it doesn't, if it does, you'll find yourself regretting that you met me." Ciel rarely admitted that his servants were more to him than their titles suggested, but Sebastian had always known they were more of a family to their young master, who on occasion would be slightly protective of his staff.
"I just hope you know what you're doing Sebastian." Ciel rocked little Evian, who was fighting sleep.
"My dearest Ciel, has there ever been a time that I have not done what I promised?"
"No. I just don't want you to-" Sebastian pulled his mate close.
"I love you Ciel, you know that to be true, the staff are important to you, I will do all I can to ensure our family stays together. It is only a small task and both you and I will be there to oversee it. Could you deny my mother?"
"No. I suppose not, Ann has been really good to us, saying no to her would be like saying no to my own Mother. Alright, but you keep your word Sebastian." The older demon smiled.
"Thank you my love, I shall keep my word always. I will not allow anything to jeopardize our family. If this is important to you Ciel, it is important to me that I follow through with this request."
A/N: Thank you for reading, no flames please.