Black Butler: Gravitational
Chapter 6: Barging in!
"Breathe, Rovie. Breeeathe.~" Rovie stated with an exhale leaving her lips with each word. Believe it or not, she let Sebastian put her on the bed after they arrived and she's been sitting there ever since. Very well knowing that she was in Ciel's mansion, though the whole time being there she's been taking it slow with opening and closing her eyes. Trying to cope or adjust to the new graphical visage would make anyone from the realistic world she's from, nearly flip. Very slowly her eyes would open then shut, taking time in-between before closing them so she'd try to get used to everything faster.
Another exhale; The woman looked like she was meditating with gradual batting of her eyes. The whole time with her little practice there, she's pondered on how she managed to make everything fly into one spot like before. Nothing clicked, not to mention it'd be to dangerous to do some test runs... "If anything, I might have to try practicing it outside. I don't need anyone getting hurt," her softly whispered voice echoed as she sat there all relaxed. "I think I'm coping a little better now. Might as well try leaving the room, huh?" she questioned quietly to herself, in more of a stated tone.
Trying this time to open her eyes, she managed to see the bed she sat on and turned to sit on the edge of it. With her legs now dangling down the side, her body stood and she was rather amazed at how well she was doing right now. Silver eyes wide with astonishment and mouth agape, her attention couldn't avert from her own two feet. "I'm...actually able to see?" Surprise laced her hushed voice. She just hoped no one could hear her talking to herself. "Dad, I hope everything goes okay while I'm here... Whatever is going on, however I got here and why in the world I have power, I sure hope I get some answers soon," she whispered to herself and sighed. Her eyes shut momentarily and her fingers lightly caressed the metal on those dog tags that hung from her belt loop. Rovie had attached it to her belt loop after she woke up and it hid under the leather around her waist.
With a knock occurring, her head rose and her vision started to distort. "Crap!" Mentally exclaiming, that was enough to tell her that her mind was about to go into a panic. So from there she closed her eyes, feeling relief rush through her afterwords. "Yes...?" Questioning whoever had knocked, a voice came from the other side and it was a female's.
"I-I was ordered to wake you up, miss!" Her voice sounded familiar, so the woman stood there pondering on it until recognition hit her. Eyes shooting open, it was Meirin's.
"Yup, I'm up; Thanks." Rovie quickly answered with a rushed and risen voice. Knowing where the door was, she made her way to it and turned the knob. Though what made her let go, was when it turned on it own.
"Thank you, Meirin. I shall take it from here," A velvety voice rang in her ears and the woman took a step back. Sebastian had opened the door; Meirin was seen standing behind him blushing like mad and Sebs had a passive smile plastered.
"Y-Yes, of course!" With that, the lovely maid trotted away, leaving him alone with Rovie who only opened her eyes for a second to see.
"Hi..." Quietly greeting, the brunette opened her eyes since she felt she could stand seeing him for a moment.
"Hello, milady. lunch is being prepared and the young master would like for you to attend. He is waiting for you in the dinning room." With a polite bow, he watched her closely in attempt to fish out any lies she might spill out. All was quiet, though. A bird chirping outside of the bedroom's window made the scene a little awkward and Rovie just stood there unfazed by his mannerism.
"Sorry, I'm not hungry. I usually skip meals during the day if I don't feel hungry..." Rovie sweat-dropped at the butler and stood there unfazed. Even though he was her second favorite anime character in Black butler, she still wouldn't let romance get in her way. Yes, she blushes, crushes, and gets flustered...but that's natural for everyone. Love certainly takes time to grow and she certainly wasn't going to let it happen any time soon.
"It would be awfully rude to refuse his request. Especially since you're residing in their home with the Phantomhive's hospitality," Sebs answered back and stood up straight, with his arms to his sides.
A sigh escaped the woman's lips and one hand scratch the back of her neck. The man had a point there, she would have to attend whether she liked the idea or not. "Fine, let's go I guess." With one hand clamped onto her hip, she waved her other one as if she was shooing him away; Gesturing for him to lead her.
With that, they both left the room and he walked ahead of her. Now, both of her hands was on her hips. Her black leather strips around her waist waved softly behind her from her pace and her ponytail lightly swayed. Just as they passed by the main staircase close to the front doors, she spotted Meirin in the corner of her eyes; Of course, all the while continuously blinking...but just for that moment her eyes stayed open and widened in admiration. Silver eyes twinkling faintly, there was a hint that she admired the maroon-haired woman. Meirin was seen cleaning the floors with a water bucket next to her and a sponge in-hand.
"Enjoying the sight of the young master's interior, milady?" questioned Sebastian.
Rovie blinked a few times and shook her head, soon raising a hand to rub her eyes. "Uh...yeah, let's go with that." Obviously she didn't want to spill her admiration for Meirin. Her marksmanship was amazing and she was always a sucker for tough female leads in any story, the side she liked of Meirin was with her glasses off. The woman had no idea that Sebs was looking over his shoulder at her, keeping that passive smile of his present.
After the nice little escort, they finally arrived in the dinning room. Rovie was about to pull out a chair to sit, albeit unladylike, when the butler himself did it for her. He did it quickly without her even seeing him move. "Thanks?" A brow lifted towards the butler confusedly and kept forgetting, that mannerism was highly favored in this timeline. With a quick bow, Sebs walked away and stood by his earl's side.
"Thank you for accompanying me. Now..." A familiar boy with a sapphire blue eye trailed off, having his one eye closed. "I've asked you to join me this afternoon, because I have questions revolving around people that have been searching for you." As stern as he looked, he spoke with a strict voice. "These people never mentioned the reason behind their search of you, but I'm guessing that it's related to a crime you've committed." he added.
Rovie was listening to the boy and had folded arms, but something was really pestering her. A sound, a tiny sound that would drive just about anyone mad. A sound, of a super tiny plane at the size of an ant; A buzzing sound. There was a big fly soaring around her head and she kept leaning her ear away from it the best she could, all the while keeping her eyes shut. "And I would like to know what cri-" before the boy could finish, his eyes shot open in surprise when a loud smack hit the table.
Angrily, the brunette across from him had squashed the fly on the nice table cloth...with its bug guts staining the surface. Her face showed annoyance and her brows were knitted with anger. Anyone would get tired of it flying around their face like that. Blinking a couple times to look up at the earl, she sighed and wiped her hand on a nearby napkin. "Sorry... You were saying?" she apologized and gestured for him to continue. Ciel stood wide-eyed at her antic, only for it to return to his serious state. Sighing, he pinched between his brows and closed is one eye again. Even Sebastian was shocked, it was random.
"I was asking," Ciel continued with irritation lacing his voice. "If you had committed any crime that caused them to hunt you down." he finished and looked at her once more.
"Nope, not that I know of. I don't like people very well, so I know for a fact I don't have any enemies. I hardly keep conversations," Rovie answered and said the last piece to herself, quietly with her eyes looking off to the side. Folding up her arms again, she already didn't like having bug guts on her glove.
"Sebastian, is she telling the truth...?" Ciel questioned his butler and moved his sapphire eye over to him.
"Yes, sir. She is, indeed." The said butler answered with a light nod of his head. "Shall I prepare some tea, young master?" he asked with both hands behind his back and his eyes fixed on the earl.
"Yes, please do." The earl's quick answer expressed stress, he hoped he'd get some answers as to why some odd looking men dressed in masks of different kinds, showed up. More importantly, why they wore such things and their strange choice of clothing.
Sebs bowed with a hand over his chest and his eyes peeked over at the woman curiously. "Very well, then. Lunch will be here shortly, as well." With that said, he walked out of the room and left the two there in silence.
"Now then...I have more questions for you, regarding your..." Ciel trailed off and stared at her clothing, then thought about her behavior and choice of words. "Life style." he finished, then watched as Rovie opened her eyes for just a moment and rose a brow. It was more of a look that said, You're joking, right...?.
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Meanwhile, back with the Trancy household, Alois was seen standing at the top of his large staircase with a furious face. Claude had his hands behind his back and stood behind his earl. As curious as the butler may be, it didn't show in his eyes.
Down at the end of the steps, some males dressed in black tight clothing and skin-tight masks on stood in place. Their masks all looked different but their tight clothing didn't. They stood there all aligned in rows of three with six people in each row, while one stood just ahead of them looking up at the earl. That very male was Astral, his arms was to his sides. "I've come to inform you that we will be searching for a certain someone. It's an adult female with silver eyes," Atral stated and put his hands behind his back.
Alois grinned mischievously at the masked alien and folded his arms, his cold blue eyes were pinned on the male. "Is that so? Well..." he started and trailed off, chuckling in the process. "I just so happen to know this person, but what reason do you have that makes you want to look for her?" Asking, the boy only watched Astral shift in his stance.
"That, little human, is classified.~" Astral answered with a light and playful chuckle. "Now, we must find her at all costs. Whether you claim she is here or not, we can't allow deceit." he added. Turning around, he lifted his gloved hand and waved the others off to go search. As soon as they all disappeared, a golden knife pierced right through Astral and he stood there for a short moment.
Right behind him was Claude, his fuchsia eyes flashed but widened when he noticed no harm was done. With a twist, Astral only turned his head to view the said butler. The golden knife was out-the other side of his chest but, strange dark mist or so escaped from his shirt. "Forgive me of my rudeness for barging in like I did, but there is no time to waste. We must find her. Fighting me would only disappoint you, so remove your blade." Astral demanded and saw how the butler simply stood there in disbelief. "Ah, I tend to forget to warm others... I'm sorry, but man-made weapons or objects cannot hurt my kind. You'll have to try something else.~" Amusement laced the alien's voice when he spoke. Claude closed his eyes and pulled the knife out, then adjusted his glasses.
That was truly something new to him. "This creature is inhuman. But yet, there's no sign of demonic, Angelic, or Reaper traits. He's no common creature..." Claude noted in his mind and stared at the odd alien.
"Claude, what are you waiting for?! Stop dawdling around and get them out of my manor!" Alois shouted furiously at the butler and swatted out his hand. He didn't like how they just barged in without a warning.
