CHAPTER 4
Ciel, Doll, and Sebastain make their way down the hill and begin walking back towards the train station. Luckily, another farmer was going back with a horse drawn cart and gave them a lift. Sebastain buys the tickets for the next day and they stay at the hotel next door for the night.
The next morning they board the train and begin the journey back to London. Doll falls asleep, and Sebastain chuckles.
"What's so funny?" Ciel asks.
"Well, the way you scold me about taking in strays, and here you are, bringing in one of your own."
"You're not actually comparing her to one of your bloody cats, are you?"
"Well, she is cute like them, don't you think?"
Ciel groans.
"What are your plans for her?" Sebastain asks.
"I haven't decided yet. I guess I could put her working in the garden with Finnian."
"And where would she sleep?"
"We have a spare servant's bedroom, do we not?"
"Yes, but you know her sleeping habits. She doesn't like sleeping by herself."
"I know. Seeing how Finnian is the same way, the room would be for Baldroy. I'm sure he'll like to have a room of his own."
"I guess he would. But do you think that's proper? Why not room her with Mey-Rin?"
"Because I promised Mey-Rin a room of her own, and besides, Finnian isn't going to do anything improper."
"I know he won't, but I'm not too sure about her."
"Well, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it."
"As you wish, my lord. But there is one other matter."
"What's that?"
"When you told her there was a possibility that her friends from the circus were spared. You knew fully well that they weren't."
"I know. That was for her benefit, to keep her calm."
"She'll find out, eventually."
"No, she won't. Tell a lie long enough and it eventually becomes the truth. For her sake, I want her lied to by everyone."
"As you wish, my lord."
The next day, the train arrives in London and Ciel's carriage is waiting for them. They go to a dressmaker's shop, and Ciel buys her a dress and some work clothes. Doll leaves the shop wearing the dress, as Ciel's suit was a bit uncomfortable. They then head over to Phantomhive Manor.
They arrive at the manor, and Tanaka, Mey-Rin, Baldroy, and Finnian quickly exit and stand in front of the house. Sebastain exits first and goes to talk to them. He explains the situation to them, and informs them to lie to her if she asks any questions about the attack on the manor. They nod in agreement.
Ciel exits the carriage and helps Doll down.
"Let me introduce you to my servants." Ciel says. He starts by pointing to Tanaka.
"This is Tanaka. He has been a butler here long before I was born."
Tanaka bows to her.
"It's a pleasure to meet you." He says.
Ciel then points to Baldroy.
"This is Baldroy. He's the chef here."
"Nice to meet you. Looking forward to working with you." He says.
Ciel then points to Mey-Rin.
"This is Mey-Rin, she's the maid here."
Mey-Rin bows to her.
"Pleasure to make your acquaintance, yes!" She says.
Ciel then points to Finnian.
"And this is Finnian, the gardener here."
Finnian is stunned by how beautiful Doll is. He blushes.
"Uh..nice to...uh...meet you." He says before bowing to her.
"It's a pleasure to meet all of you too." Doll replies.
Suddenly, the front door of the manor busts open and Elizabeth rushes out.
"CIEL!" Elizabeth yells happily as she rushes over and hugs Ciel. She then turns and notices Doll.
"Ciel, who's this?" she asks timidly.
"Elizabeth, this is Doll, she is a new servant I've hired to work here at the manor. Doll, this is Elizabeth, my beloved cousin and fiance."
Doll is stunned by this. She fakes a smile.
"It's a pleasure to meet you." She says, extending her hand.
"Likewise!" Elizabeth replied, feeling relieved.
"Seeing that it is almost tea time, why don't we all go the parlor for tea and cake?" Sebastain asked.
"That sounds wonderful! Come, Doll, you can sit by me!" Elizabeth says, grabbing Doll by the hand and rushing to the parlor.
As the servants, Doll, and Elizabeth make their way to the parlor, Sebastain and Ciel talk.
"I'm sorry, my lord, I completely forgot Lady Elizabeth was here."
"It's alright. I forgot too. But it seems okay for now. Elizabeth seems to have warmed up to her rather quickly."
"Yes, it seems so."
Ciel makes his way to the parlor and Sebastain heads to the kitchen. A few minutes later, Sebastain enters with a cart with tea and cake for everyone.
"Today for tea, is some Jasmine tea with a slice of coconut cake." Sebastain says while serving it. Afterwards, Mey-Rin and Baldroy help Sebastain with the dishes.
"Finnian, I would like for you to show Doll around the manor. I have some paperwork I have to attend to." Ciel says.
"Yes, sir!" Finnian replies happily.
"I'm coming along, too!" Elizabeth says.
All three of them leave, and Ciel makes his way to his study.