All the dancing, all the beautiful colors, and fancy people. Food so good that only one could dream about. It was like a dream, it felt like a dream. To be dressed in such lovely clothes like royalty. Smiling so pretty everyone was in awe. It was all so magnificent. They could still hear the lovely and delicate music being played over and over again. That it put them in a slumber. One that caused them to smile as they were put to rest upon their soft pillow on their bed. Tucked in warmly and cozy. The fire heated up the room to ward off any chill.

Given a lite pat upon their hair, holding their favorite stuff bunny close and tight. Harmony just smiled with delight as sleep took her for the night.

What an event, it lasted far into the night. Longer than you had thought it would, it was no wonder you slept late and did not rise till late morning. Ten o'clock to be exact. It wasn't that surprising, what was, was the fact Sebastian hadn't come to get you. Pestering you to wake up and scolding on how improper it was for a lady to sleep in so late. What was his game? Whatever it was, you'd figure it out. In the meantime, a nice warm bath actually seem nice.

To knock off the morning chill. Stretching and rising you get up and walk to the window. Rubbing your eyes a bit as you look outside across the yard. Fall was really in the air, you could see it just a little with subtle changes in some of the leaves and ever so slight gray skies that allowed some of the sun's rays through. Not to mention, when you touched the window you could feel the weather's temperature too. Times like this, you'd make some lovely warm and fluffy honey bisects for Harmony and yourself in the morning. She always loved them, especially with butter and jam.

You could hear her squealing in delight right now if you had any. It brought a smile to your face. Feeling another yawn coming you let it out, of course covering your mouth just as someone knocks on your door. Still tired you tell them to come in.

Holding the tip of the knife, Ciel pierces the envelope and slides the blade to the side. Opening it. With a bored look on his face, he reads the written contents inside. Discarding it once done. Picking up another one he does the same thing. Nothing but business propositions really. The same old thing.

It was silence in his office, besides the large grandfather clock that ticked little by little. And the aroma of his tea filled his senses. It was late morning, normally by now, he'd hear the screams of candid joy of Harmony. All throughout the halls. That girl for some reason loved to play by his office. He wasn't sure if it was to irk him or earn his rage. Either way, it worked.

Sometimes she'd come in here and plop down to draw or even see what he was doing. A few times tried to get him to play with her. He sighs, she really needed some other companions and by that, not the staff at his Manor nor the snakes. Actual friends. After the event, he was sure a few of the guest would be sending invites for her to come over and play with their children.

A light knock came to his door."Come in."He instructs them. While still keeping his attention on what he was reading. There was no need for him to look, he knew who it was already."Yes?"

Sebastian holds himself proper and reports."Your cousins, the Baroness May and Lady Harmony have both awoken. As you instructed they both had their late breakfast brought to them. Which both were rather surprised, though Lady Harmony was a bit upset at the fact there would be no meal time together for the morning. She as though however extremely captivated by a number of generous gifts she received from the guest."

Ciel opens up another letter."Great, they're spoiling her."

"She takes after her cousin."Sebastian mumbles to himself, silencing himself when Ciel quickly looks at him."Her favorite, of course, the gifts from Lady Elizabeth. Lady Harmony insists she wears her new dress today. Tanka is tending to her now. As for the Baroness, she is actually affable surprisingly."

Ciel scoffs a bit surprised."Well, that is a change."

"I must say, my Lord, that it is quite surprising," Sebastian speaks freely. Earning a subtle curious look from the boy. So Sebastian continues."The kindness you are showing. Allowing your cousins to rest and recover from their debut. It has been nearly three days since and you have not even bothered to be strict about their formative lessons. I must say it is quite interesting."

"I just needed some quiet."Ciel corrects the man, who saw through his words. But, choose not to speak. And simply smiles."Is there any another news to report?"

With that Sebastian comes walking over carrying three closed letters and presents them to him."These came for you. Just delivered actually."

Knowing and having a feeling who it was from, Ciel picks them up and opens one at a time. A tinge of interest shown in his eye. Sebastian noticed. With repulsed of annoyance lingering behind. Scoffing a bit. The last one his eyes landed on caused him to freeze up.

"My Lord, what is it?"Sebastian asked, peering a bit to see the letter. He gets a glimpse of it and was shocked himself."Oh dear. Well, who would have thought."He takes it from Ciel's trembling hand and reads it closer. "And the two are still recovering from their previous event."He sighs."There is not that can be helped."He looks down at Ciel who was still a stiff.

Outside the manor, Harmony was pleasantly frolicking about not too far from you. In her new dark orange dress, a gift given to her by Lizzie. With a matching choker with a silver heart. Her hair was done in a simple braid. As always Finnian and Snake chasing her. She had Wilde around her neck. Her innocent laughter made the nipping chill warm.

It relaxed you watching her and being able to spend time. After tirelessly planning and putting together the event, which pushed you away from her. Left you feeling terribly bitter from her absence in your life. Being around her now brought back the only joy you had. While you sat and watched her, Finnian grabs her from behind, throwing her up.

She lets out a high squeal. Laughing her little lungs out. He catches her so previously. "I've gotta cha!"And spins her around, falling on the ground with her tucked carefully to his chest.

"OH dear!"Mey-Rin panics, about to rush to them.

"It's alright."You tell her, stopping her. She looks at you rather stun, you were so calm when you spoke and didn't fret like you would normally do.

It was strange, yet refreshing and easing. Looking at you closer she sees a slight smile on you. Even if it was small, it was there and genuine. It made her smile."Yes."She stayed put by your side watching in merriment like yourself.

What a nice day, you look up. Seeing a few birds flying over. No doubt heading somewhere warmer than here. How cold could England actually get? You ponder. You weren't sure really. None of the textbooks that you read told you or any information you had already in your mind. During this time. You mainly hoped that Harmony would be well, she was not very strong against the cold. Even if she loved it.

Strange.

Harmony's screams brought you back. This time she was chasing the two, Mey-Rin couldn't help but giggle. Making you smile. Harmony really loved it here. Great, she was using the snakes to help her chase Snake and Finnian. Was it strange for a little girl to be best friends with them? Then again your best friends were mutant turtles. So, no.

It was quite entertaining really seeing this. You laugh lightly. Which turned into a jolly one, one you and Mey-Rin shared together. Harmony pounces on Snake who falls down pretending she knocked him down. Fumbling on the ground. For a rather stoic one, he was quite the character. No wonder she enjoyed their company. You could see why. Behind his slit eyes, he cared for her and saw her as a friend.

A thought crossed your mind. Snake and Finnian would make wonderful parents for Harmony, a thought that was both absurd and humorous. Covering your mouth to prevent the laughter from coming. It halted on its own when you felt and heard the presence of two others.

Harmony's eyes light up seeing them. Spring off of Snake runs over and throws herself onto their waist."Pirate!"She chimes to Ciel. Who cringes. That damn nickname. Sebastian held it in."Mr. Sebastian!"She releases Ciel and hugs the man's leg tightly. A huge smile on her face."Hello! Have you come to play?"

"I am afraid not," Sebastian tells her. Her smile drops disappointed. Her lip begins to quiver and eyes begin to enlarge.

She was going to start crying, again. Ciel moans inside. Wonderful."Harmony that is a new dress, you shouldn't be...never mind."Ciel doesn't bother. The tone of his voice told you there was sort of importance.

Not to mention the urgency look in his eyes. He seem nervous about something. "What is it?"Your eyebrow rises at him. Something wasn't right, you could feel it.

The mood shifted, Harmony seem to notice and stops standing by Sebastian. Clinging to him, he puts a hand on her head to calm her. Ciel's eye meets with yours. It was much more serious than ever. Was it something horrible...would you and Harmony...be?