All was not over with the marriage of the two Phantomhives, as they still had an after-party to attend. It was much larger than either of them really were into, but with the amount of people who attended, it was somewhat necessary. At the start, the crowd was tense, with the intermingling of several conflicting groups, including H.E.L.L.S.I.N.G; Girasol, the Gehenna Police Department, key members of the community of Gehenna, and friends and family of the grooms.

Sir Integra's assistant never left her unguarded, meaning that Seras Victoria was constantly hovering over Sir Hellsing in order to protect her from the potential dangers that surrounded her. Despite the fact that the head of the organization herself was present, all was surprisingly peaceful. Everyone seemed to be having a good time. Charlotte and Amelie danced together, and Patricia asked Travis. Daniel and Kristopherson simply chatted, as Daniel's father was in attendance, and Audrey conversed with Miranda about supernatural findings, discussing theories as Audrey showed the researcher photos on his phone. The real turning point of the party was when top-ranking member of Girasol, General Kyung-Soon Park, asked local hero Officer Tegwen Sibyl to dance, somewhat breaking the ice between the conflicting groups in attendance when Sibyl accepted. Now supernaturals and humans conversed, although still remaining careful to be sensible. There were still barriers up, given the extensive history between H.E.L.L.S.I.N.G. and Gehenna.

Despite the bluenette's nature, he was required to go to the after party. He had few qualms about it, however, due to the fact that he still got to spend time with his husband and behaved as though no one was watching. Guests were somewhat taken by surprise at how gentle and loving the "terrible" Watchdog was behaving as he and his spouse were practically attached at the hip.

He was out of character by the standards of Gehenna citizens and H.E.L.L.S.I.N.G. flunkies, laughing earnestly with friends and family, smiling from the heart, and gently caressing the face of his beloved as others danced and chatted around them. His butler was even surprised that he hardly payed attention to the cake, instead opting to focus on Alois, even when they had to part. Alois stepped on the dance floor with his little brother, Luka, dancing with the younger demon's feet standing on the menace's shoes. Even then, the Watchdog watched him while practically glowing. There was as pride and there was love, combined with the deep sense of devotion that he felt for the blonde just radiating from his being.

"Someone's happy." Commented Elizabeth as she took a seat next to her cousin, pulling him away from the menace for just a second. She smiled as the bluenette let out a chuckle, grinning a dopey grin.

"I can't help it." Ciel replied. "It's not every day that one gets married."

"True, true." Nodded the angel. "I was excited on my wedding day, too. It's just sort of fun to see you so excitable and smiley."

"Is it that obvious?"

"Extremely so." The woman said. "I'm actually surprised that you're not out there dancing with him."

"It's Luka's turn, so I'm sort of taking a break." Answered the Watchdog. "I always was the sort to just spectate, so I'm not too bothered."

"Oh, so you're taking turns, then?"

"Well, it would be rude not to let his brother have a turn." Ciel said, pausing for a moment. "Do you have anyone to dance with?"

"Not really." Elizabeth answered. "Unless Integra wants to dance, but that seems unlikely."

"Would you like to dance?"

"Are you asking me if I would be willing to dance with you?"

"Well, if you put it that way, it sounds like a chore."

"Well, if you haven't improved any over the years, it very well may be." Jested the woman, giggling along with the bluenette.

"That's harsh." Chuckled Ciel.

"Perhaps, but you've stepped on my feet plenty of times to be cautious." His cousin replied. "Do you think I could possibly get away with all of my toes?"

"I will make no such promise." The bluenette said, standing up.

"Well, I would love to, but I would rather have permission from your spouse before I do." Elizabeth said, prompting her relative to look back to the blonde menace on the dance floor.

"One moment." He said to the woman before making his way over to his beau, prompting the blonde to look up. Their conversation was covered by music, but went without conflict and ended with the bluenette pecking his husband on the cheek.

"Permission granted!" the blonde called out to Elizabeth as Ciel walked away from him, causing the woman to smile as she took the Watchdog's hand while he led her to the dancefloor.

They twirled around as Ciel demonstrated that he had in fact improved over the past hundred years. He didn't step on Elizabeth's foot even once. She appreciated this fact, finally not having to worry about pain in her feet or scuffs on her shoes, and she didn't mind not dancing with Ciel in the way that he would dance with Alois, keeping her at an appropriate distance for family members and close friends. The pair had fun, even if they were not dancing at a wedding in the way that was originally dictated for them. That part didn't matter, as they both preferred it this way.

"Not bad. My Isaac was better, though." Elizabeth teased.

"I'm still working on it." The Watchdog halfheartedly protested. "Dancing is difficult!"

"Nonsense! You were perfectly in sync with Alois earlier!"

"It's easy because we have a contract. Reading his moves makes it simple." Ciel answered. "That and sixth sense…"

"You're just used to him." The woman said. "That's good, that's good! I'm glad you mesh so well. It's really fun to watch."

"Oh, yeah? How's that?"

"You act… kind of like a puppy? It's hard to explain."

"How on earth am I like a puppy?" Ciel asked confusedly, shaking his head as he twirled the woman again.

"I don't know. You just get this look on your face." Elizabeth answered with a shrug.

"I do not…"

"Quick! Think about holding his hand."

Just like that, Ciel's face shifted slightly, causing the Hellsing to smile. Her grin only grew as she felt the Watchdog's fingers twitched. Elizabeth took her hand from her shoulder and pointed at Ciel's face.

"There! Right there! Like that!" she accused. "You look like such a dope."

"Gee, thank you, Elizabeth. That warms my heart." The bluenette replied, his tone dripping with sarcasm. He opened his mouth to speak again, only to have his attention stolen when he was tapped on the shoulder. His cousin snickered as his expression instantaneously changed at the sight of his beau standing behind him.

"Jim!"

"Luka got tired of dancing and is now raiding the snack table." Informed the menace as the two relatives separated. "Mind if I cut in?"

"Sure." Elizabeth answered as her cousin held out a hand, but to his surprise, Alois did not take it.

"Thanks~!" the blonde said, taking the woman's hand and trying not to laugh in the bluenette's general direction. The Hellsing woman was amused as his spouse almost visibly pouted, crossing his arms and shaking his head as Elizabeth and his husband danced.

"That was mean." Giggled the Hellsing woman, amused by the both mens' actions.

"If I can't mess with him every once in a while, how can I say that I love him?" retorted the menace, twirling them both.

"True. Playfulness is an important part of any relationship." Elizabeth noted.

She and the menace had a laugh while dancing together, but it ended abruptly when the song changed. Both of them stopped for a moment as they became confused by the sudden change in tempo. This song was much slower, the pair realised, looking at each other for a suggestion of what to do. Alois, however, turned around when he sensed a familiar presence behind him. Ciel stood with a determined expression and an extended hand, smiling at the blonde as he confronted him.

"I'm afraid that I must insist that you dance with me for a song like this." He said, ignoring the snickering of his cousin for a moment in favour of focusing on the slight blush on his husband's cheeks. Elizabeth let go of Alois, prompting him to turn his attention back to her for a moment as she offered a curtsy.

"I do not wish to intrude." She said with a grin, waving at the pair as she made her exit. "Have fun you two!"

Before Alois could say anything, she was gone, leaving just him and the other Phantomhive. Thus, he turned to face his beau and took his hand, allowing himself to be pulled in close to the Watchdog's chest and held their securely. The blonde half-expected the bluenette to assume a more classical starting position, but found himself a wee bit surprised when the other man simply placed his hands on his hips, leaving the menace to paw Ciel's chest as they kept their proximity.

"This is an interesting change." Alois said with a bemused smirk. "Since when do you dance like this in public?"

"Since I got married." Answered the Watchdog in a matter-of-fact tone, not allowing himself to become flustered. "Today is really special, and I have an especially strong urge to dote on you."

"It must be quite something." Chuckled the menace, sliding his hands underneath the other man's arms and resting them on Ciel's back, pulling him closer so that he could rest his chin on his man's shoulder. He smiled contently to himself as they swayed from side to side. "It's nice."

"I'm glad you like it." Ciel said. "I haven't had quite my fill yet, however."

"Oh yeah? And what would fix that?"

"Well, I was hoping to kiss you, but then you went and leaned on my shoulder instead."

The Watchdog's complaint made Alois laugh, encouraging him to pull away somewhat, holding his own hand behind the other's back so that he could still hold him. "You're so needy…"

"I can't help it. You're too cute. So cute, that it's insane." Ciel replied, pecking the blonde on the nose before moving to his cheek. He made his beau giggle as he kissed him all over his smiling face. It was a compulsion for the bluenette to keep kissing the menace, and Alois was absolutely loving every second of it.

However, a new craving eventually arose, and Ciel was forced to pull back so he could look at his husband's face. One of the hands on the blonde's hip came up to cup his cheek as his beau caressed it, his eye taking in every detail of Alois' face. Before the menace could say anything, his husband pulled him close, tightly embracing him as nuzzled the man, his eyes closed as he enjoyed the contact. The action was bizarre for Ciel, so it naturally took the blonde by surprise.

"Ciel?" he called, hugging his spouse back all the same.

"God…" sighed the Watchdog, nuzzling his spouse with a smile. "I just… I just love you so much…"

Suddenly, the temperature in the room rose substantially—at least to the blonde as a dark blush appeared on his face. Slowly, he held Ciel back, and then all at once, squeezing him tightly as fresh tears fell from his eyes. Neither of them were moving to the music anymore as they simply stood and embraced each other.

"I love you too." Answered the blonde. His voice was wet as he spoke, no longer worried about crying. Right now they were laying their feelings out bare for the other to see, so he was not holding back. Turning his head, he kissed the side of his husband's. "I love you so much… You... You make me so happy, Ciel… So happy that I don't even know what to do…"

"I feel the same way." Ciel replied. "I don't always act like it, but you… I always… I just…" For once, the Watchdog was at a loss for words, causing him to grunt, but Alois was patient with him.

"You are so important to me." Finally spoke the bluenette, pulling back to that he could address his beau directly. "I can't even figure out how to explain it, but you make me feel. I want to share everything with you—every triumph, every struggle, every moment, and everything else in between. This feeling is so deep that I can feel it in my bones, and I want you to know that. Jim, I love you with everything that I have, and I—I just—"

Ciel's voice sounded strained. His face was completely red, but showed not a single hint of embarrassment. The Watchdog felt no shame, but he was feeling so intensely that he simply didn't know what to do with it all. His chest was warm, but felt as though his heart was about to burst. His fingers felt the fabric of Alois' jacket and the details on the blonde's soft cheeks attentively, unable to focus on anything but the menace. Nothing else mattered. It was all Alois. Thus, it was Alois who was the reason that the Watchdog was choked up.

Taking a deep breath, Ciel tried to come up with something else to say, opening his mouth despite the fact that he had nothing to say. Quickly, the blonde silenced him by pressing his finger to his lips, causing his beau to look at him with a surprised expression. He waited patiently for an explanation as the tearful menace took a few deep breaths.

"That's how I feel about you." Alois stated, moving his hands so that he was holding the bluenette's head. With another shaky breath, he continued, allowing his tears to fall freely as he smiled at the other demon. "I love you, and I want you to always know that as well."

Grinning back, the Watchdog closed his eye, signaling that the Lion should advance, and he did. Alois leaned forward while pulling Ciel closer, and the bluenette did not object. Gently, they pressed their lips together very sweetly, kissing for the sake of being close to one another and expressing the sincerity of their love. Neither of them could quite find the words, but their actions spoke well enough for them until they did, and the Phantomhives would have the rest of eternity to do so.