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~+~ Izara's House ~+~
After sorting out the mess in the kitchen, the three of them started to board up the wall that had once consisted of nothing but glass in the sitting room – well as much as possible that is. Izara tried to help but Sebastian insisted that she relaxed, much to Tim's annoyance. While working, Izara and Tim took it in turns to explain the 21st century to Sebastian.
"So that over there is a flat screen television?" He asked, looking over at the plasma screen which was hanging on the wall. They nodded their heads before he looked over to the stereo. "And that's a stereo, where you can listen to music from?"
"Correct. See, you're getting used to it." Izara said in an encouraging tone. He glanced around the room once more before shifting his attention back to Tim who was taping up the board that he held in place.
"Telephones have changed quite a lot."
Izara gazed over at the small portable phone that was on the coffee table, noting that Sebastian was probably used to the old-fashioned ones with a handle and dialling pad.
"Yes, I suppose they have. We seem to prefer things to be more compact in this day and age." She replied.
Before Sebastian had time to respond, Tim let out a loud sigh. "Finally! That's the best we can do Izi." He said while stepping back to look at the boarded up wall.
She gazed over at the boards and allowed a faint smile to form on her lips. "It's fine, I'll ring up the architect tomorrow and ask who the suppliers were. Until then I'm sure it will do."
With the mess taking care of, Izara was about ready to collapse into bed. Sebastian, who had obviously noticed this, turned to her. "Are you tired, my lady? Perhaps it is time for bed?"
Getting to her feet, a silent yawn escaped her while she nodded to the demon. "It is indeed. Do you want to take one of the spare rooms while you're here?" She asked.
~+~ Sebastian POV ~+~
Her offer, although pleasant and thoughtful, was unnecessary. Demons don't need sleep however we consider it a luxury of sorts. Nonetheless I was grateful.
"Thank you; however unlike humans demons don't need sleep." I explained. She looked surprised at my reply; perhaps it was difficult for her to accept that some beings don't need sleep. "However I shall take up your offer."
I don't need to look over at the male to know that he is perplexed by my statement, as strange as it may be; I still enjoyed my own privacy. Just like back in the Phantomhive mansion, I liked having a room that I could retire to.
"I don't know if I can sleep knowing that a demon is going to be awake and in the house." Tim stated, causing me to sigh softly.
"Would you feel more comfortable if I promise to stay within the room Lady Izara assigns me?" I offered, turning my head slightly to look over at him. He folds his arms across his chest, looking over to the female.
"The word of a demon, is it much to go on?"
I can understand his uneasiness, it was hard to trust a demon but trusting a fellow human was just as difficult. If he could trust her, surely he could trust me.
"If he says he is going to stay in the room then I believe him. I doubt he wants to watch you sleeping anyway." She replied and she was correct. If I was to watch anyone sleep it would be her. Her soul is quite fascinating. "Come on Sebastian, I'll show you to your room.
"Of course, my lady."
~+~ Izara POV ~+~
"You know, you don't have to keep calling me lady." I said as I led him down the corridor. It was weird for someone to refer to me as "lady". It made me feel like an old spinster or perhaps even one of those uptight women who turned their nose up at people they considered lower class.
"Where I come from, it is common courtesy to call those of higher class lady or master." He replied in his usual polite tone. His reply caused me to turn around and look at him, immediately meeting his eyes.
"I don't consider myself to be a higher class than anyone. So there is no need to call me lady. Izara or Izi will do." I hated to think of myself better than anyone else, but apparently a demon thought I should.
"If it's all right with you, I would like to call you lady. It's in my nature to address you this way." He replied, his eyes closing as his smile spread across his face. I knew there was no point in arguing with him, if he was going to call me lady I might as well allow him to, even if it did make me feel somewhat uncomfortable.
"Fine, but try not to say it so much in front of others." I said with a soft sigh before stopping at one of the doors. "Here you go; this can be your room while you stay here." Pushing down the handle, the door opened to show a moonlit room.
"Thank you." He replied while I felt the wall to find the light switch. The room lit up once she found it, showing the wardrobe, large double bed and the small dressers at the side.
"So, that's everything. If you need anything I'll be in my bedroom. It's two doors down on the left." I informed him, turning to head in the direction of my room.
"Lady Izara." He called out, causing me to stop.
"Yes?"
"Do you need me to assist you?" He asked. A frown began to form on my face.
"Assist me with what?" I said in a curious tone.
"With getting dressed for bed."
I stood there gobsmacked for a brief moment, not sure how to answer him. The thought of a demon helping me to undress then dressed again, it was unnerving.
"Em.. Um.. No, it's fine. I'm capable of doing it myself." I assure him then quickly turn and half-run to my room, passing Tim on the way who was going to one of the rooms. I had to leave his presence quickly, knowing that my face was blushing with embarrassment. Perhaps it was normal for him, part of his job with his previous employer.
Trying to shake the feeling, I speedily got undressed, throw on my nightgown and hopped into my bed.
~+~ Sebastian POV ~+~
Obviously I had done something to upset the young woman, she had left in such a hurry that I found myself asking what I had done wrong. Was it my offer that had embarrassed her? I had not seen a handmaiden to help her get dressed so was my offer really that shocking?
"What a peculiar time.." I whispered to myself, closing the bedroom door before walking around the room. I knew it wouldn't take long for the two of them to fall asleep and that I would be the only conscious one in the house.
A playful smirk formed on my lips, recalling the promise I made to them to stay in my room, how Izara had said I had no interest in watching Tim sleep. Of course she was right, I had no interest in him.
But her on the other hand…
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