Chapter 2
/"So what can I help you with?" He asked, hands on hips./
"I'm sure you didn't just come for a house call," Harry teased them.
"Mr. Undertaker, just how old are you?" Sebastian sounded curious.
"I'll be eleven in a week. The old man's been on about me being so short." His pout made them all laugh and Madam Red coo.
Ran-Mao walked over to him and knelt in front of him. "You have a cute face," she said quietly.
He blushed and smiled sheepishly. "You're pretty too, Ran-Mao."
She gave a tiny smile and folded him in her arms. Her head rested on top of his as his back was pressed against her front. "Mine."
Lau laughed. "Well then, how odd!"
Harry blushed brighter and mumbled something like: "Weirdos. Damn chinese weirdo. Call off the woman.".
"We came here, , for information on Jack the Ripper." Sebastian spoke again.
"Hmm... Jack the Ripper, eh? Don't know much. Let's talk to the old man." He led them through the shop and to a tall coffin. He knocked hard on it. "Undertaker, get your fat, lazy ass up!"
Harry quickly walked away and grabbed a clipboard. "Ran-Mao, if you're staying with your company, you must let go. I am taking inventory."
The young lady shook her head. "I'll help you," she said quietly with her wide-eyed look.
"Okay. Old man!"
Undertaker looked over at his young charge.
"I expect my half of the deal!"
"Of course, brat!"
Harry chuckled at his guardian before checking things off his list.
Soon, the company would have their information and the Undertaker wanted his payment.
"I want a first rate laugh!" was his exclamation.
Harry rushed over. "Yay! We get a laugh!" He was bouncing up and down. "It's been so long! Spears has to poke us to get us to laugh! And not even very hard! He's no fun," he pouted. "Tell me you're good with jokes, please!" His puppy dog eyes were making them all want to melt.
Sebastian could feel a soft spot for the boy quickly forming as it had for his master. Grell ws quickly becoming entranced by the bright green eyes. Not lime green like his, but a glowing emerald. Lau found him interesting and Ran-Mao adored him. Madam just thought he was cute. Ciel thought so too, though he would vehemently deny it. Harry was quickly gaining friends in high places.
Lau stepped forward. "So no money?"
Undertaker was quickly in his face. "I don't want any of the queen's money!" He calmed a bit. "I just want a laugh."
Harry could tell he was pouting.
"Alright," Lau stepped forward again. "The sleeping tiger of the Shanghai New Year's party, also referred to as my soul. This should satisfy you!" He shouted. Then he stopped. "Do you like it?"
"What?"
There was silence.
"It looks like he still won't talk, Lau. It can't be helped. Then I, Madam Red, a beauty of high society, shall make my appearance now! If I ask him, he'll be sure to tell us!"
"Madam!" Grell swooned.
Harry wanted to laugh right there at their weird performances.
"So, because -,"
Undertaker quickly covered Harry's ears. Sebastian was doing the same to Ciel.
Harry stuck out his tongue. "And in front of children," he scoffed.
Madam Red and Lau were now out of the competition.
"You're the only left, Earl." Undertaker knit his fingers together. "I've helped you many times in the past, can't you be nice to me just this once?" he whined.
Ciel sweatdropped. "Damn it."
"It can't helped," the Phantomhive butler sighed.
"Oh... it's the butler's turn now?"
Harry sat on a coffin. He was going to enjoy this.
"Everyone, please step outside for a moment," Sebastian said while straightening his gloves.
"Seb-bastian?" Ciel asked worriedly.
"You absolutely must not peek inside," his eyes shined with a dark promise of punishment.
The door closed behind him.
Sebastian stood before the two Undertakers. He assessed them quietly before gesturing for the older to come forward.
Undertaker did, but quickly found himself straddled on the floor.
"You wanted a laugh?"
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