Name: Rose Taylor

Age: 24

Birthdate: June 13, 1864

Gender: Female

Parents: Vivian Taylor ( mother, seamstress), Douglas Taylor (father, roofer)

Additional information: Diagnosed with mild tuberculosis, it was moderately treated.

Cause of Death: Unknown.

"Well," they said pushing their thin-framed glasses up their chartreuse eyes carefully read over the file before them, making sure nothing was out of place and everything was right. Before they stamped COMPLETED, everything was right. Everything in order. Just something seemed...correct. Looking down at the body before them. This was the body of Rose Taylor the 24-year-old.

Her short and curly brunette hair matched the small photo they had clipped in the corner of her file. Light blue eyes matched too. Everything matched. Nothing out of place.

Just, the cause of death. It was left blank, there was not a single evidence stating any sign of death. It had to be her illness, the weather was cold after all. It only made sense. The young woman had it ever since she was a young child, it was amazing she survived for this long. Gripping the long dark metal rod of their pruner get ready to collect. Stops for a second hearing a still presence lurking. Their eyes slide back spotting nothing and no one.

Yet, there was still a presence. The cold felt a tad warmer, their eyes remained on the empty spot waiting for any movement or revival. But, there was nothing. So they continued back to their assignment as they had a few more to do and with the low staff it would take them a bit longer. Again their eyes look over the information. All I's dotted and t's crossed, holding the stamp give the approval of complete while simultaneously using their clippers to gather what they came for.

To discover it gone. "What?"

While back at the event you discovered Harmony enjoyed the food presented before her. And that she was clearly more of a chatterbox than anything but still managed to remain ladylike. It was a complete flip for the others before you came. Her eyes remained wide and bright with her smile. It lite more you noticed with Ciel by her as she subtly kept her body closer to him as she sat. It made your heart warm. Though it did, you still remain your loss of appetite. In the color you wore, you could barely kept your head lifted having to force yourself as you did with your smile. Which was agonizing, the eyes openly staring from others who turned to see you the second you entered.

The half the room seem to fall silent with mummers of hidden whispers that your eyes caught only made you loathe yourself even more. A part of you wanted to turn and run away, rip off this tainted color of sin. That burned your skin, even more so when you heard the gasp escape from Harmony, who quickly shut her mouth as her eyes stared the most. You saw them fill with confusion and soreness. That your eyes quickly averted her's for a minor second. So you forced yourself to look over her greeting everyone. Even as you took your seat next to Francis and surprisingly Irene. Who was ever delighted to see you again, as you were her. It was the polite thing to do after all.

Though you missed the soup course you came at the right time for the main course which smelled as wonderful as it looked. But you weren't in the mood to eat, so you had to force yourself while engaging in conversation with Irene.

"My, this Filet de Boeuf is quite luscious," she praises lightly dabbing her mouth with her cloth napkin, a small blush from its taste. With her fork and knife cuts another small piece, moves it around in the dark wine-riched sauce drizzled on the perfectly sliced pieces of beef.

It had small sprinkles of green parsley to give it color and also accompany the dish colorful roasted vegetables. With crackled pepper lightly sprinkled over. It reminded you of the warm dinner's you and Harmony use to have together during this season time.

With your fork, you choose the vegetables. Though the smell was delicious your taste buds were gone, dried up. Still, you enjoyed it smiling lightly agreeing. "As are the vegetables. They are very fresh, simple yet elegant."

"Yes, adding the bits of chestnuts give it wonderful flavor. I believe these are candid. Reminds one of their childhood."

Childhood, you thought briefly. Quickly looking at Harmony who was remained talking merrily. Laughing at Soma who made her laugh. "Yes, it does remind me of such." Tucking a bit of hair behind your ear shift just a little in your chair, making sure Francis hadn't noticed.

Good, she hadn't. She was busy talking elsewhere. "I must say, you look lovely in the color." she compliments looking at your outfit. "It is rather charming on you. It suits you well, I suppose you shall no be called Madam Red now, hmm?" She teases lightly with a whispered laugh.

Though you knew it, your eyes nearly cut her but quickly fall and lose it. Instead slowly begin to swell stop from your resistance and adore a jovial mask. Sharing it with her.

"Yes, you are quite right." You look down quickly at yourself resting a hand on your chest lightly. "Wearing it reminds my heart she is here. It is quite humorous she had insisted that I wear it more often, but I would refuse. Always speaking of the passion we both share. For the love we both hold."

"What lovely words. They are quite beautiful. Yes, it does indeed suit you with love and passion. I noticed it in your eyes, for your sister," Her eyes move from you over to Harmony then to another. "and it seems to have grown as well."

Following her eyes to see who she always included finding Ciel. "Well, let us not jump too much."

Irene was at first surprised by your words only to cover her mouth and softly chuckle. Earning Ciel's attention, he looks over quickly his eye stays on you. Narrowing a bit, before being pulled back to Harmony.

"I believe the Earl seems quite the same," Irene said, taking another bite of her food. Dabbing her lips. Swallowing. Changes the topic. "Earlier I noticed your dance with the Earl Grey," your body stiffen right there, you were sure you chocked. "and I noticed something."

"W.." you swallow trying hard not to stutter. "What did you happen to notice?"

She thinks for a minute before answering. "The way you two danced, it was rather..." she whispers in your ear causing steam to nearly come out like a teapot. How could she think that?

Grumbling internally to yourself while cursing that man. Simply force a twitched smile. "Why, whatever would you think such a thing?"

Her eyes move down to the end of the table, where Grey sat eating asking for more. Peering around her look, a wrong move on your part because his eyes quickly look back. At first surprised then turns into a smug smirk. You hiss back with your eyes sitting back.

"I assure you, Irene, what you saw was not as it seemed." you clarify to her. "I would never, the Earl Grey no. My priority remains on another attention. That requires it."

She seem to understand. "Oh, the Lord Edward. Your cousin, yes I understand. It is a suitable for the two of you. And a wonderful match. There is much affection the Lord holds in his eyes when upon you."

Just what was she getting at? It then clicked. Just a bit. "My cousin, oh, well-"

"Surely the two of you matched up together during the game." You go quiet and look away in deep thought. She noticed. "Baroness, are you alright?"

Looking at your hand, you could still feel the presence but just could not identify it. Resting it in your lap tempted to rest it upon your heart keep it still. "Yes, I am." You softly respond distantly.

Seeing what this was doing to you, Irene leaves it be. "Come, why don't we enjoy the rest of our delicious food?" she invites. "I am much forward looking to their dessert."

Following her lead, you both eat and finish. Dessert was presented, an individual Charlotte cake for everyone, with rich chocolate, drizzled and misted powered sugar on top. "Keep your thrill contained." Ciel reminds Harmony, whose eyes nearly popped out of her head seeing this lovely sugar before. It was hard.

Trying hard not to clench her fork and bounce up and down managed to remain calm. Once everyone was survived she was allowed to enjoy her treat. Being careful not to take too big of a piece struggled a bit. It would be so much easier if she could just pop the whole thing in her mouth. Like Baldroy taught her. Seeing the idea firing up in her eyes, Sebastian comes over.

"Please, allow me." He takes her fork and knife cutting proper slices for her. "There we are." He hands her back the fork and places the knife down. "Do enjoy." He gives her a smile, which she giddily returns.

"Thank you very much! Mr. Sebastian."

Holding her fork she starts to eat. Though carefully of course, otherwise she'd have to face Aunt Francis. That was something she did not want. With that looming over her, Harmony made sure each bite she took was lighter than the last. "Well, look at you eating like a lady," Ciel said. Taking a bit of dessert. "It seems that staying with Aunt Francis has paid off."

Swallowing first and dabbing her lips that nearly fell open from what he said gives a nod. "Yes, I have. There is so much Aunt Francis has been teaching me and May. Though she gives May more lessons. Oh, I can speak a new language."

"You can?"

"Yes, well, not all the way. I can speak some."

He smiled a bit amused, cutting his dessert for another piece. "Well, I look forward to hearing soon. How are your other areas of study?"

Mused by this sudden interest, Harmony lightly began to nibble on the tips of her fork with a mild smile and deep comfort in her eyes. That gleamed yearningly like the stars. Her eyes shift tentatively to him. Feeling her head slowly beginning to tilt to him to rest stops realizing and pops up.

"Good! Everything is good." she calms her voice. "H-How are Mr. Finnian, Ms. Mey-Rin, Mr. Baldroy, Mr. Tanaka and Mr. Snake? And Mr. Snake's friends?"

A quick change in topic, Ciel follows. "Everyone is fine. They tend to their daily chores." Harmony's eyes lower a bit.

"O-Oh.." she whispers. The thrill in her voice began to vanish.

Taking another bite of his dessert finishes it."Yes, though of course, it not as active as I would like it to be. They seem to lack enthusiasm in doing such." Her eyes rise finding his looking back. Reading them she seem to understand. As each word Ciel said after brought her smile back. "Finnian does not seem to be in the highest of spirits in playing tag nor does Snake. Mey-Rin has not looked in the mirror. Baldory refuses to tell stories, Tanaka is well...he remains stiller than usual. And Dottie remains alone."

They missed, they actually missed her. Harmony's smile grew beyond her face. It was bright enough to catch attention. You and Irene halted talking noticing. A smile like that you hadn't seen..seen since...how in the world did she smile like that? Your eyes feeling another's on you look finding Sebastian who shifts it to the source. It was Ciel.

Ciel.

He made her...he brought it back..he did. "Your sister has the most shining smile I have ever seen." Irene whispers. "It is rather captivating, it is one meant to be seen by many. She would make such a lovely performer."

Hearing Irene's words give a soft nod. Her smile, it is the same as her mother. You see the woman in Harmony briefly. Brought a warm dancing smile to your lips. Looking at Harmony then to Ciel, then back again to Harmony inadvertently move to Sebastian who for a second was taken back. Returns it with a flattered smile, that made you realize what you did and sneer instead, turning your head.

He chuckles to himself outside but sneers right back inside. With the thoughts running through his mind from your remarked look. Even so, the smile you inadvertently gave his way didn't fade. Storing it away for a better use for himself.

The rest of dinner went well, it even came with table entertainment called the Seven Wonders. Performers of different backgrounds came amazing many. Most where exotic, Harmony was easily captivated by them but still believed Snake was better when she saw a snake charmer. Everyone applauded on the performance delivered, much to the gratification for the hostess.

Once it was done and the plates cleared everyone left to finish the event with heading to the ballroom where one was free to dance or casual enjoy talk. Do as they please should they want too. Help came around with trays of drinks and hors d'oeuvres should they want it. Harmony took Ciel to dance with her, even though he refused was encouraged by you and Sebastian with Lizzie. Also if not Harmony would have thrown a fit. It was both sweet and entertaining watching them both, it seem like most of the time she was hugging him than dancing.

Never a dull moment, it was hard not to laugh. While Lizzie gushed at it, you had to cover your mouth to hide it, but it slipped through, only to grow when Miguel who was on the hunt for more food spotted them and jumps in. To Ciel's joy quickly turned to sour luck, as Miguel insisted on showing them both this dance he learned. The music turned to up and lively tempo. That required fast feet movement, taking over he shows them. It was a strange to others, as well it seem unfitting but soon others saw it was rather enjoyable.

Harmony smile never left as she joined him, forcing Ciel to do the same calling Lizzie to come. Who didn't hesitate and joins, with her came a few others who joined. Soon they broke off in pairs, Lizzie quickly grabbed Ciel while Miguel took Harmony who for a second froze until Miguel smiled she danced. Those who did not share the dance provide extra light music through joined applause.

Oh, how you wished for a camera right now. Guess memory would have to be the camera for now. Clapping for a bit when two hands present themselves before you on either side, look to find Edward and Soma. Both staring strongly at you softly, with yearning burning in their eyes. Your eyes shift from one hand to the other, lightly take a step back with a wavering smile. As they waited both of them shot the other a snarl glace, you were sure you saw sparks fly between. Unsure what to do or which hand to take could feel their rising hope, it was starting to smother you.

Taking another step back when a third hand comes in and takes you suddenly. To the surprise of the Soma, Edward and mostly you. Before you knew it, found yourself among those dancing with your new partner. The lead you deep onto the floor out of the sight of the others. They were very good and light on their feet, you tried to get a look but they kept that hidden as the two of you spun around and around to the rhythm. Presenting you with a good time, that soon took you and joined them in sync. Each time you both spun you presented a Spring of laughter and smiles. Your eyes felt free. It was if you were dancing on air in an open field, you felt yourself flying, something you hadn't in a long time. This freedom. This sense of fear gone. Each footwork was light and right. Your smile never seem to fade, until reality came back. The music stopped and you became grounded again. Feet planted back, gravity holding you, and your partner gone. Vanished. Leaving you there alone. Not a single sign.

Looking for them get ready to search when you hear faintly someone call for you. "May. May." It became closer, turning around find Harmony coming over, with the others following. She reaches you and takes your hands. "May, where did you go?"

Where did I go? you ask yourself. You didn't know, except you felt transported elsewhere. By that stranger, but you couldn't give that as an answer. Aunt Francis would not accept, feeling her eyes on you for one. Harmony's too along with Edward and Soma's. Actually everyone. What to say? "I was.."you start to stop and think quickly.

"You were what?" Francis pressures. Her eyes harding with each passing second. Squeezing you for it.

Your mouth went dry, as your eyes lock with her's. It would be pointless to look away. Swallowing you open your mouth to say something, for it to be filled by Ciel's words. "Forgive me, Aunt Francis, I had asked for Sebastian to provide my cousin a partner for the dance, she seem rather eager to do so, I was only acting on her interest. Sebastian must have taken her a bit too far."

Francis's eyes look carefully into his words search for any lie, moves her eyes to Sebastian who acknowledges his master's words. "Yes, that is true. I am truly sorry for any concern I may have caused."

All was still until Francis spoke. "Fine." She accepts, dismissing it. "Come now, we must be off. It is rather late. You have your studies and lessons."

Understanding you nod. "Yes, of course." Edward comes over with his arm ready and you take it. Feeling his hand quickly rest on yours. Giving it a tendered squeeze. Escorts you behind his parents who walked out first, Lizzie followed with Ciel and Harmony took Sebastian. Soma and Angi tagged along. Reaching outside the carriage was ready and waiting, Alexis helps his wife in Edward follows his lead with you. He guides you in carefully. Harmony watches you enter when yelps suddenly.

Causing you to stop halfway and look as did the others. "Harmony, what is it?" You said turning around finding her gleefully jumping up and down.

Holding something. An envelope, she quickly tears open finding a drawing from the others. You walk over to see and where astonished. The drawing was of her, in the center with the others drawn around, with everyone from the Phantomhive manor even you. But that wasn't the focus, it was more about Harmony. Her amber eyes glisten with fuzzy warmth, that slowly begins to fade. She kept her smile on but it was clear, you could see the grey clouds dulling in her eyes.

Her fingers lightly squeeze the paper relax and give the biggest smile to Ciel. "Thank you, Ciel. It's lovely. Tell everyone I said thank you." she said bowing her head before hugging him. It was longer than before, you noticed and so did Ciel as well Sebastian. Lizzie too. Feeling her arms trembling Harmony quickly releases him and goes to Sebastian gives his leg a squeeze. Releasing it before he could return with a light pat, goes to Soma who scoops her up in a big embrace smiling. He lets her down eventually and she gives Angi a hug on the leg.

Letting him go she curtsey respectfully. "It was really wonderful to see everyone," she spoke as her lips tremble softly. Her eyes remain on the ground and when she came up only gives a second glance before hurrying into the carriage with Alexis's help. For Ciel to step over and ask to help her in, to her surprise, she accepts and he guides her in. And reminds her not to move so much. Next, you entered and wish the others a lovely evening, even if was pass midnight inching its way to two am. Alexis and Edward get after Lizzie. Everyone in and accounted for Alexis's gives the okay to go, as the carriage began to move, Harmony eager to pop her head out back to Ciel and Sebastian stops. Instead looks down at her gift. Her lips move silently saying each name tearfully.

No, she couldn't act like this. She told...she had told Ciel she was being a good lady. She had to be, her sister was. This was to help them, to help her. It was...it was. Still...

I miss playing tag. She thought, staring out the window, sending her heartfelt thoughts into the wind having it become her messenger. It comes with a soft breeze making her smile.

The same soft breeze made its way to the Phantomhive manor, just as someone decided to open the window in their room. It came in waking the others, bringing a smile, as they stare out up at the sky.

"I miss playing tag too, lady Harmony." Finnian said. Sending his thoughts back. With the others.