The manor was cleaned and put in its original orderly state, it took some time but everything was put back. Everything, except...one thing. The door remained closed and barely opened unless needed. Only one was allowed to go in and out, that individual would often find items left in front of the door every morning. Most of them where flowers and bird feathers. No one knew if they took them or not, their mind was focused on something much more important that required their attention.

Yes, everything was back to normal in the manor, it was good...but felt out of place. The silence seem to last longer than ever and time just slowed down. Each second that pass was a bit agony. Even if they knew the health of the other. They still hadn't fully recovered taking to sleep as medicine. What was happening behind the door no one really knew. Ciel gave the order to let them be, though did his own checking. Canceling lessons until further notice. Another, he seem to take a detour down that way just to get to his study. Stopping just a few seconds outside the door. Observant eyes noticed, but did not utter a word. Knowing well how proud the young Earl was.

Would deny any such thing.

Resuming his lessons, there was a gleam of distraction in them, clearly, his mind was elsewhere or expecting something to distract him. Finding nothing. The hidden lonely look in his eyes was hollow but quickly covered up. In his study he tossed quite a few letters into the fire, discarding them like a feather to wind. Having his butler at times take care of it. Which the latter was happy to do.

Another dreary day, had to be because of the weather. To bring a warmth to it Sebastian decided on the something warm that would bring back the hearth the manor once held. While outside down the stretch another approached to do all the same. Out in the garden, Finnian stares blankly at the bush of flowers that had not been picked for some time.

"They the color of her eyes..." he whispers with a lowly sigh. "Lady Harmony, please get better soon. So we can play again. I really miss you."

Inside Mey-Rin was carrying some clean folded linen to put away. Dutifully doing her task when suddenly the doorbell rang. "Hmm? Was the master expecting someone?" Going over when she realized her arms were full, quickly sets them down and opens it. Surprised at who it was.

Up in his office, Ciel looked over the past events, from his little information extract. Trying to add up everything, while trying to connect the phantom pieces that he knew was here but could not see. Already another report of a few more bodies where found, that and something else. To add to it, he just recently became aware of a new individual on the scene. With a rather interesting reputation, a respectable one. Setting that aside for later he goes back to his minor information, tapping his finger on his desk, every so often his eye looked at the clock than to the door.

Pinching his brow, messaging his temples when suddenly his door burst right open. "Ciel!" Lizzie comes in shrieking, clinging to him. Tears in the corner of her eyes. "I heard the news about my cute cousin, where is she?"

Unable to speak from her iron grip, he started to wonder if Harmony learned that from her. "What happen to the poor dear?" she asked letting him go and rushes out the room in the direction of Harmony's room. "Harmony, I'm here. Your dear cousin has come for you." Paula following behind holding a few things.

"W-Wait lady Elizabeth."

Coming up for air, while catching his breath. "What on earth?" He looks around finding Lizzie gone and in her place made his whole body tremble and sweat.

Just a little more water in the bowl, that a few new clean towels and you could head back to Harmony. Watching with the water fill with sullen eyes, turn the knob stopping it. Pick it up gathering a few towels, you make sure to add some scent of lavender and rosemary in the liquid head back. Stopping for a second when you thought, you heard two things...one Elizbeth's voice and...her mother's?

No, your mind must be playing tricks on you. You were rather tired after all, still tending to Harmony. Her temperature had returned two days ago and she still has some stomach cramps. She remained bedridden for the time being. Briefly waking up to fall right back to sleep. Her appetite was not fully there, so you made her a simple soup. Nothing too heavy, nearly bland, but still with flavor. Again, if you were back on the cottage you would have what you needed. The poison in her was nearly gone. Carefully holding the bowl your feet automatically move on their own back to her room. Each step seem slower than the last one, but you pushed through. For some reason this bowl seme heavy, which was odd. It shouldn't be. Your arms felt that way...and your body.

Still, you pushed through to her room. Coming hearing extra voices...wait? Extra voices? Your tunnel vision expanded finding..."Lizzie? Paula?" You stammer. Doing a double take. Finding them both in the room. By Harmony's bed."W-what are you doing here?"

"May! Hello!" Lizzie turns to you with a wide smile. "I hope you do not mind, but, I had to come and see my adorable cousin," she turns back stroking Harmony's hair. Who was actually up just a bit with a...smile? A weak one, but it was there." after I heard of her condition I had to come and try to make her better."

You look to Paula who was jiggling with her bells on the other side of Harmony's bed, there was more...gifts at the foot of Harmony's bed. A few of the boxes open with new dresses and shoes for her. Along with hair ribbons.

How did she...you wondered. Thinking about it. Did you call her? Did she call? You couldn't recall, your mind was rather a blur. Walking over set the bowl down on the nightstand. "How kind of you, Lizzie and Paula." You go and stroke Harmony's head softly. She lightens up a bit from your touch. "I am sure your presence has really increased Harmony's health. Is that not right?"

She nods her head slowly. "I'm glad to hear." Lizzie expresses with joy. Taking a seat on the bed carefully. Holding her hand lightly, patting it. "Seeing you increases my health as well. Oh, you poor dear. It is just dreadful about your condition. It isn't cute when you're sick."

Harmony slowly shakes her head. "No, not...not cute."

At least she was talking a bit. Dipping a towel in the water wring it out and apply it to her brow. "Oh, Baroness please." Paula comes over to assist.

"No," you pull the towel away from her grasp. "I would prefer to do it." Understand she lets it be. You set it on Harmony's brow."There, how does that feel? Better?"

She nods with a yawn. Setting a hand on her stomach. Her stomach was still bothering her, there wasn't much you could do right now. Looking around at what you have, realize you needed something else. "Lizzie, can you please watch Harmony. I need to fetch something downstairs."

"Yes, of course."

"Thank you."

You leave the room when an authoritarian voice and presence stops you dead in your tracks. "You will do no such thing. Paula will tend to the task," sharp eyes look to the woman who quickly rushes off. Though comes back wondering what it was you needed, once you told her she leaves. "look at this?" A firm hand holds you by the cheeks and looks you all over. Disgraced at the what they saw. "Your hair is unkept, your eyes darken with lack of sleep no doubt. Your hands," they grab them and look to throw them down just as quick. "Dirty from service...these clothes..are just as repulsive. Is this some sort of farm? Some sort of slums?"

Their voice rises a bit, to lower noticing Harmony covering her ears. Their eyes soften just a bit but remain just as firm. "And you left the care of my youngest niece in the care of those who illed her? The child is bedridden and not at all getting the proper medical attention. Nor is she receiving the proper teachings either. Neither of my nieces, Earl of Phantomhive."

Turning to him wait for him to refute all they said. Find him with lack of words. And eyes slightly adverted, trying to hide, hide something in which you saw in his rather defeated eyes. Looking to Francis her mind was sealed on something. Something dropped in you, looking to Ciel who eye still had yet to come up. Seeming lowering from your eyes on him.

What was he not saying? "Ciel? Ciel?" You call to him, only to get nothing back. Instead, receive your answer from Lizzie who nearly bounces up and down.

Turns to Harmony with a sunny smile, while your lips weigh down from each word she said. "I have the most wonderful news, you will be staying with myself, mother, father and Edward at our home. Isn't that amazing? We will be together." She nuzzles her cheek against Harmony softly. The two smile. Though one was stronger than the other.

You spin your head around at Ciel, who know had lifted his eye up and stared right back. Catching you from saying anything, leaving nothing but stall silence. Feeling your lip beginning to quiver, but you bite it quickly stopping yourself. And turn to Francis.

"Aunt Francis, may I ask," you pause for a second to think of the right word as her eyes move to you watching carefully what you would say. Pushing aside what you wanted to say, say the lightest words." why such generosity in taking the two of us to live in your home. With your family?"

Her eyes slat a bit at you. "They are also your family as well," her tone tightens. "it is only fitting young ladies such as yourself be brought up properly. So far the Earl has not done a well job, after hearing word upon the condition of your younger sister, it made everything clear. You both will come to live with me and I shall oversee your transition. Yes, that night of your reveal was well done, but a mask cannot be worn forever. You are the current Baroness of the Dallas-Burnett, linking you to family ties with both the Phantomhive and Midford. Families in which I am apart of both and I will not have either name dragged with disgrace. Do you understand?"

Her words whipped and crack. Taking command of it all. Urging to say something, lock your eyes with her's. Her stare was harder and unwavering. And...determined. Than steel. Crushing you with it. Every part of you tighten. Francis's eyes watched your lips, waiting for them to say what held back. "...Fine." you comply. "We shall join you. Thank you, Aunt Francis, for your kindness."

Just like that, you rolled over. And she walked over you. "Good, we will be leaving by today. Sebastian has already packed your belongings, he will do the same for Harmony. We arrive there will be a physician there to care for her, starting tomorrow your lessons will begin. In the meantime," she turns and starts to leave. "Enjoy your last few moments here. It will be quite some time before you return back to it."

Just like that, she was gone and everything was set.

Harmony and yourself were now part of the Midfords.


Edward was physically present with his fellow colleagues, but his mind had drifted to another land. One he wished to be at right now, his focus was pulled his attention there. Yet, he could not physically. And was restricted to stay where he currently was. Still, it showed by, those with him noticed and pointed it out, much to his embasement. Flushed and flustered, calms when he thought of them. They had that ability on him, even with a mere thought. He was calm, like an enchanting spell.

A spell that spread a tender smile on his lips. Looking into his tea at his reflection that looked back to wash away and replace with his cousin, May.