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"Do you both intend to watch me for the remainder of the evening?" Ciel asked with a hint of venom in his tone. Time had passed since the boy had ingested the liquid which resulted in mild nausea but it did not compare to the pain in his head. He craved to rub his temples but the bloody shackles kept him restrained from doing so. He glares at the demons before him, feeling the pressure grow behind his eyes "release me, I do not wish to vomit upon myself you insufferable twit!"
"You should be in crippling pain..." Cain stated, dumbfounded at the enigma before him. The toxin he had used in this experiment was meant to render a demon useless for a couple of days. During this period the demon would be subjected to agony as the chemical wreaked havoc to its victim's limbs therefore crippling them. There was no cure for such a toxin and the results tended to vary due to the amount the demon was exposed to. Cain held a timer in his hands and went to check for the fourth time. Thirty four minutes had passed and the only complaint the child had made was that his head ached, but he believed that was caused by a slight hangover which was another surprise for the demon.
"Has your father gone deaf? I did not know demons could lose their hearing, my condolences.Sebastian give me your hand, I wish to squish it in substitute for the pain pulsing in my head." His demon chuckled and allowed his master to grab his hand. A slight expression of surprise lit the demon's features as the two locked eyes, demon and master, but it quickly vanished as Sebastian attempted to comfort the boy "this is what happens when minors consume adult drinks."
"Shut it or I will make you swallow your own tongue" Ciel snapped his tolerance exhausted.
Cain's eyes narrowed in thought. It did not make sense; everything about this child had the demon lord perplexed. No text defined his condition, no demon on retainer could fathom the boy's state and a very lord of this realm could not answer a single question as to what defined this child. Unacceptable.
"Are you absolutely positive that you feel no pain?" Cain suddenly questions the boy interrupting the current bickering between the butler and his master.
Ciel's eyes shift to look at the elder with growing irritation "Yes, I have stated so repetitively and yet I remain in this blasted chair."
"Then release yourself." Cain states matter of factly "if you are a demon breaking from such simple restraints should be child's play."
Silence fills the room as Ciel's expression becomes conflicted with rage and uncertainty. He had been making it a point to not use his demonic powers since he found out that they came at a price. The boy was beginning to understand that the less he used the more human he was able to remain. His eyes subconsciously betrayed him and sought out Sebastian, seeking judgment. A silent message was passed between the two and Sebastian released his master's hand to move two fingers to the restraint closest.
"If you are simply provoking my master, then I shall release him now. He has provided you with results for this test, so I believe our business tonight is concluded-"
"I wish to witness his control with his demon. After which, I promise the two of you are free to go for the evening to do whatever it is you two do." The man sounded as if he was inferring to something, but then his emotionless mask slipped upon his face once more. Crossing his arms, Cain waited patiently for the boy to comply.
The two exchange a look once more in which Sebastian bows and moves from his master's side with an expression of loyalty.
Ciel looked at the restraints at his wrists. These are steel and I am expected to break these? Such anuisance He brought up his hands and resisted, pulling upwards. Other than the slight crushing pain a top his wrist there was nothing. The steel held firm which caused the boy to become more annoyed. I am sick of this chair and sitting here chained like an ANIMAL. Free yourself!
As you have taken the full impact of that most repulsive toxin, allow me to assist you, my host.
Power surged through Ciel's arms and they flew up above his head as the steel tore like paper. "Heh, you can be occasionally helpful" the boy murmured as a grin took over his mouth and then found when he resisted the restraints at his feet they gave simply as well. The boy stood and stretched as he found slight cramps from sitting so awkwardly. His chest arched and he brought his hands behind his back to allow his spine to pop. A breath of satisfaction escaped his lips and he turned to face Cain. "I believe we are done here for tonight."
Cain remained expressionless "I suppose we are." He watched as Sebastian walked over to stand once more beside his young master. Mild irritation laced into his next words "Tomorrow we shall establish boundaries for your abilities as I monitor your soul. I will contact a friend of mine to help with this matter. Sleep well, my little half demon and please arrive tomorrow sober." Cain reaches out and ruffles the child's hair then returns to his desk to document his findings.
With an annoyed click of his tongue, Sebastian and Ciel exit the room and returned upstairs. The two remained silent as they headed back to their champers but as soon as the door was closed behind them Ciel barked out "What is your report?"
Sebastian smiled with pleasure "You never cease to amaze me, my lord. When you came in intoxicated I thought that you had given up this evening."
Ciel blushed and made an irritated noise "I was not aware demons consumed or brewed alcohol, nor was I aware of intoxication from such a liquid." He continued to walk towards the bed to sit down and gave his butler a look expressing his desire to change.
Sebastian sighed and walked forward to proceed with their nightly routine in which he changed his young master and while doing so he continued talking "I did as you secretly asked, my lord and I am certain my father is unaware. You are simply one hell of a distraction."
"Get on with it, Sebastian." Ciel demanded impatiently. This was not the first time the child had communicated with his butler with Morse code. First it had been back when they were infiltrating Noah's Ark Circus and he was too ill to speak to his butler and didn't want the doctor to overhear their conversation. He had used this tactic downstairs again when he had demanded for Sebastian's hand to squeeze. The order had been short and simple as Ciel did not want to get caught doing so. "What did his notes say?"
"Would you like a quick summary, or would you like me to recite every page in detail?" Sebastian kneeled down to begin removing the boy's shoes and socks.
"Summary, I trust you to weed out the unnecessary information." Ciel straightens as his butler begins to work on his shirt.
"I am honored you trust my judgment so allow me to list them by most relevant to least. First, all of my father's information is from theories. Second, he does not intend to let us leave." The soft fabric from the boy's shirt slipped down his arms and his butler took it and stood. He folded the piece of clothing and placed it in his master's oversized armoire. He then produced a night shirt for his lord and returned to him continuing "Third, my father had a note that stated 'Allow none to leave the estate while experimentation is commenced, no word is to be spread about this matter.' Lastly, this is one I would have considered irrelevant but now am finding a commonality due to the books we borrowed from the death god. Another note was written which stated 'Protect Ciel from angels'. "
Ciel looks serious as his mind begins whirling from the lack of information he received, he was aware of the first two facts, and he had assumed Cain wouldn't want word of his experiment leaving the estate when he had insisted the boy stay as terms of their contract. The last fact however perplexed him "protect me from angels? Strange…"
"Indeed. I wish to read that book more thoroughly now, but that will have to wait as I cannot leave this manor, and even if I could I would not leave you here alone-"
Ciel interrupted "even if it was an order?"
"Yes, if it was an order, as I believe I have told you many times before young master, your safety overrides your orders." Sebastian's pleasant smile slips as he grows more serious "As soon as there is an opportunity, I will begin researching that book."
Fully dressed, Ciel crawls into the bed then and slips under the covers getting comfortable. "Then I order you to search the libraries here and see if you can find anything helpful."
"Right away, my lord" Sebastian bows and starts for the door, but stops when he hears the soft sound of his master.
"Find the books quickly and read them here. You are free to use the other side of the bed."
The demon's mouth perks up with a playful expression "Shall I bring us some beverages as well my lord?"
"Go die."
To be continued.
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