9: Delicious
"I must say, as strange as it was to have a woman as your butler, she really is quite skillful and far more suited to that demanding position than any men!" Mr. Chlaus sighed, almost in envy, "I almost wished to have her in my employment, certainly."
Ciel smiled, flattered by his compliment to his lady butler, "It is only natural for I to have such a skillful servant, as unconventional of Kagome's gender." He chuckled, twining his fingers together and set his elbows down on the table, not minding the manners as a child are used to do, "Why, I even think it was her being a woman had brought me even more opportunities, than any plain butler could!"
Mr. Chlaus blinked, "Oh?" Realizations dawned, and he laughed, "It seemed even the coldest businessmen had fallen for her charms, eh? I didn't even think you manipulated that into playing your games." Without his notice, his dog, Ailbhe slipped away.
The earl did, and he narrowed his eye, but made no indication to bring the wandering dog to attention. If Mr. Chlaus failed to train his dog completely, then that's the blame he must accept. Ciel could only hope the animal would not leave any additional chores for his overworked servants.
Ciel smiled, thin cruelty dancing on his lips, "All children are greedy when it comes to games, Mr. Chlaus. Surely you know that."
"Yes, yes," the gentleman sighed excessively, "surely she must have possessed some extraordinary skills to be part of your employment? That's quite strict of you."
The boy toyed with a shiny spoon, "Naturally, but I didn't hire her just for that." He caught his reflection and it looked back at him, smiling wickedly, "I haven't had my sweets more delicious than those by Kagome's."
Mr. Chlaus rolled into a laughter, "Sweets? That's your main reason, eh?"
Ciel didn't reply to his jest, and turned his eye to the door ahead, "I await in anticipation for desserts."