Swan Song

Sebastian and Ciel, at a park.

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"There are too many of these swans here."

"I'll protect you from them."

"Humph."

"Swans are such graceful, beautiful creatures. A royalty among the birds. Humans have many things among them that they take for granted."

"So its cats and swans now, is it? Speaking of which, I found a bowl of milk outside yesterday."

"I couldn't resist, Young Master."

"You are forgetting your place."

"Would Young Master care to punish me?"

"I'm not above using that whip."

"Such a lascivious whip, too…"

"…Why are you standing so close to me?"

"It's a bit cold out. I am merely providing warmth."

"I don't need your warmth."

"…Of course, Young Master."

"…"

"While swans are magnificent creatures, they aren't what they appear."

"And why do you say that?"

"It's spoiled, selfish, and looks down at the other birds conceitedly, their heads held high. And under that serene façade, there lies a vicious, domineering animal. The swan knows of its alluring looks, and uses it to their advantage. Many people don't realize how cruel swans actually are, ready to attack at any moment."

"Hm."

"However, most people don't want to view swans that way. They are a symbol of love and nobility, which is why they are associated with the Queen."

"Why should it be a symbol of love when the only beauty is on the outside?"

"Human nature, my lord. Appearances are everything. Even so, some might like what is on the inside more than the shallow appearance."

"Maybe."

"Young Master reminds me of a swan. A pen."

"Don't you mean a cob?"

"No, a pen."

"I'm a man!"

"Perhaps a cygnet, my lord."

"Why you-"

"Perhaps Young Master is most like a robin."

"…"

"…"

"You aren't clever."

"My apologies."

"I did promise Grell that day with you…"

"I apologize deeply, my lord. Very, very deeply."

"I thought so."

"…"

"Why do I remind you of a swan?"

"It should be obvious, Young Master. Though there are a few more reasons."

"Such as?"

"Swans are also considered sensual creatures. Look over there, at the smaller female. The elegant curve of her neck, her white, untarnished feathers, the refined poise, her supple curves-"

"Where are going with this?"

"-the way she sits so haughtily on the water, as if she is Queen over the lake, some form of aristocrat overpowering the others. Having that calm control, that power, over someone is a bit titillating, I think."

"Well…Why are you getting closer to me? WHERE IS YOUR HAND GOING?"

"Though, Young Master, I think it is much more arousing watching that serene façade crumble to dust, watching it shatter as its body crashes into oblivion... "

"…Sebastian!... ah…"

"I prefer what is on the inside of the swan, myself. Though the outside- those tranquil, haughty, emotion-less qualities- are just as tempting."

"…oh… Stop!...We…We're in public!..."

"Inside every magnificent swan is a wild beast waiting to be let out, my lord."

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A/N: Written for KuroHed on LJ. The prompt was 'regal.' Again, had to keep it 500 words or less, so sorry for the short length.

And now I'm off to add the finishing touches on a smutty companion to When the Flesh Desires. ;)