"So, you're a witch?"

"Yes."

You arch a brow. "A real witch?"

"Yes, I am. I study and make magic."

She was solid in her words it was hard not to believe it, yet from the quick surveying around the room you were currently in with her, sitting across a decent size circle table, two cups teas one for you and one for her, a single three silver tier tray filled with assortments of sweets in the center, which Sieglinde gladly ate between each word she spoke. Her cheeks stuff like a chipmunk was both adorable and humorous, it was hard to suppress this urging laughter sitting in your stomach. Clearly by the crumbs and frosting sticking to the edges and around her mouth she was not taught much about etiquette.

Sighing to yourself thought if only Sebastian or Ciel, even Madam Red were here what they would say and how neither would approve.

So, she claimed to do magic, yet all around the room which no doubt had to be some sort of library or parlor that it was hard to tell, there were books of many different subjects a couple you knew well, very well. Studies in science and medicine. Biology and chemicals. A room full of knowledge, also the lab she seem to have set up here, beakers, graduated cylinders, vials, test tubes, the works really. It kind of reminded you of Donnie's lab back...home.

"Magic? You say?"

Sieglinde picked up the doubt within your words and flickering in your eyes. Like you were either mocking her or finding funny. "Yes. It is magic in which I study." she defends herself eyeing you.

Realizing the offenses in her tone quickly cast away the notion you had. "Forgive. I just did not think there would well..witches in this era." Your words came out sweetly. Even your eyes shone it.

Which worked. "That's alright," she brushes it away. "It is understandable that many would think that about witches. I wouldn't expect you to know really. Witches have become mere fairy tails really."

Your eyes roll quickly. She was a high one that she was. But it was not as daunting as Ciel's so it was fine.

"I find it interesting you're Ciel's cousin, May was it?" she continues stuffing a piece of sweet in her mouth. Swallowing it in one gulp. You force a smile on from what she said. "When Sebastian told us," she looks to the man. "it was quite a surprise. I know of his cousin and fiance Elizabeth, but you're new. When did he exactly get you?"

Her words made you sound like some sort of puppy. Lost puppy in need of a kind person's shelter. Oh how it rumbled your insides, still you put on a smile despite strain. "Yes, I am his c-cousin." You force yourself to say. "Just a few months back my sister an-"

"You have a sister?"

She bold and rather rudely interrupts. Disbelief spread on her face, wiping away the pieces of desserts that landed on you pat yourself dry with the napkin the butler gave you. "Yes, I do. A younger one. Ciel's other cousin. We came together."

Intrigued by this Siegludage eyes widen at the notation, then deepen in thought. You could see her gears turning in those emerald eyes. "Miss Sieglinde." You call to her.

But, it seem that she was too far in her thoughts to respond back. Leaving you with the company of bubbling noise of the liquid in the background and the ticking of the clock. As she remained in her thoughts you just well...glance down at your tea a bit of steam rose from it, it was still a bit warm which was good. Taking a quick whiff hinted at a few black leaves it would seem. And it seem to be maybe some cinnamon in it? You weren't sure only that it wasn't the kind that Sebastion would make just by the aroma itself. You wondered if it tasted the same too, pinching the curved handle lightly pick it up. Your eyes slightly inspect the white chine with its little painted green leaves decorating it.

It was rather cute, something Harmony would no doubt love to have. Making a mental note to figure out to get her something like this take a small sip, the thought of slurping crossed you when something sharp struck your mind. Shuttering suddenly feeling the intense eyes of not just Sebastian but also Francis looming over you quickly throw that thought away.

The tea wasn't bad, in fact, it was rather good. It was warm and rosy. Made your tongue tingle slightly. You nearly giggled, taking another small taste resisting the urge to just gulp it down. Set the cup aside and reach for a sweet, taking two small macaroons set them on your small saucer before you. Picking up one take a single bite than another, needing to wash them down pick up the cup again. Stop mid-way feeling eyes on you.

Turning your head just a bit find the man whom you accidentally injured either glaring at you or something. His eyes seem to narrow ever so slightly at you, was he still bothered by what you did? His rather subtle intense stare made you slightly uncomfortable. Just a bit. Straying your attention back to the table.

"A sister.."Sieglinde repeats airly, your attention turns to her. "A sister..." her voice drops a bit with curiosity smeared over them, but there was something else. The way she spoke the word wasn't just out of curiosity.

Picking up your last sweet take a bite halt yourself and set it down. For some reason eating it didn't seem right at this moment. "You seem to have a linger question in your eyes."

Sielgudine eyes snap open and stare into yours that soften at the young girl. With an inviting smile. She seem taken back by. For just a moment her words rustled around in her mind instead of being formulated together well. It reminded you a bit of yourself, just a bit. This urging that needed to be done. Sitting you wait calmly for her speak.

Neither your eyes or her's wavered elsewhere. Having raised a baby you were glad you inherited such a trait or better yet improved it. Under some circumstances. Sieglinde's eyebrows rose slightly at you the way you just sat there welcoming her question she had bubbling inside. This was a chance she could gather further research in her mind, it was best to think of like such. Her heart pumping twice a fast as the words bottled up in her mouth ready to be launched.

Opening her mouth quickly closes it again. Still, you kept your smile on, a smile always made so many feel comfortable. It conveyed so much if words could not be used. The butler watched the two of you, your air of serene was rather amazing. It definitely seem to captivate his Lady's attention and sparked her addiction to it. He wondered though what was it that she in her eyes that you seem to see or felt. Because he didn't seem to see it, was it just a female thing? Maybe, it seemed that way.

It was no or never, Sielgudine felt her words slip out silently first then rush out like a mighty fog horn. "I'd wish to conduct an analysis!"

"An...analysis?"

She nods sitting up straight. "Yes, fo-for further research of course."She slightly stammers just a bit, if carefully paying attention one could see a small bit of haze red on her cheeks.

She wanted to do an analysis, knowing what that word meant and what it meant for you, your eyes harden and nearly flash a glow stop yourself pulling back noticing and looking past the word she used understanding it a bit more. Relax. Sensing no ill motive behind it, it was more out of child-like curiosity of some sort. The way her eyes sent this strong sensation at you, compiled you to respond.

"Alright."

Her eyes lite up like stars in the sky, a second after you gave your response she close the personal space between you both. Her small hand suddenly had a strength you didn't think one her size could around your wrist. And a smile spread from ear to ear. Would make one miss the slight devious gleam in her eyes that made you wish you hadn't but it was far too late now.

For some reason, this did not seem like any sort of analysis you could think of or was it close to any definition either. Because you would know considering all the times you'd help Donnie in his lab and from books you've read. Trying to wrap your mind around it when it was clearly in front of you, this girl thinking back to just a few hours ago realize what the look in her eyes actually was. As Sielgudine kept up with her 'analysis' her butler had left the room for a bit, he eventually came back after about fifteen minutes. Not sure why he left, you weren't able to figure it out as the girl had your full attention.

"Remember, what we are going to do next," she promptly reminds you. "is purely for my analysis and research of course."

If she believed her words, sighing softly shake your lightly to yourself. "Alright, Miss Sielgudine." Hold up your hands above her head.


Time moved to the early evening, the sun was starting to set when a dark carriage pulls up before a dark manor, the door opens and Ciel steps out with Sebastian. The two walk up the stairs to the dark wooden double doors. Sebastian rings the doorbell for his master. Within a minute or two the door opens, they walk.

"Wolfram," Ciel spoke to the butler at the door. "Where is she?"

Sighing heavily pinching his brow Wolfram escorts them to the person in which Ciel spoke. It was clear something was nerving the man, his shoulders were tensed and seem to shutter with each step taken. Leaving Ciel and Sebastian boggled at what it could be. Just what was happening here? Walking through the halls reach a closed door.

"In here." Wolfram said placing his hand on the knob opens the door. The three were met with a delightful shrill that nearly blew Ciel and Sebastian back, while Wolfram remained unfazed.

"What in the world was that?" Ciel sputtered catching himself looking to Wolfram for some sort of explanation.

The man stood there with deadpan face steps aside to show it. Sebastian and Ciel's mouths fall open and their eyes widen doing a double take at a scene they couldn't believe was happening before them. From not just you but also Sieglinde too. They now understood Wolfram's abrasiveness earlier. Something like this who wouldn't.

The giddy giggling, cheeky smiles spread across faces...adorable hairstyles and...frillies? Frillies? Tickles too begin given by you to Sieglinde who was clearly enjoying them like candy. Ciel or Sebastian weren't sure what to really make of this, because this was not a side they've seen with you before, even with Harmony. This...this cutesy side it was more...collecting himself Ciel clears his throat stopping the sight before everyone. Your head whips around freezing in place, your eyes wide as plates. How long had they been standing there? Was all that crossed your mind, that and rising temperature that suddenly came. Neither you nor Ciel or Sebastian said anything except stare back and forth. With each passing second your eyes grew wider and cheeks hotter, that you were sure you were producing sweat even though you couldn't. No matter how much you tired to unclench the muscles in your face you couldn't.

Opening your mouth to try and speak only for nothing but quiet stammer to come out. Tempted to laugh Sebastian held it in, but his eyes laughed this was just too rich. Making himself a mental note to laugh about this at a later time, earned him a cutting look from you. Only made his delight in this matter even more delicious.

Realizing your sudden stop, Segliude turns around finding the others. "Oh, Ciel and Sebastian when did you get here?" Not catching on to the current mood. "I'm sure I didn't call you...oh well," she shrugs. "Since you're here we might as well sit and talk. Wolfram," she looks to the other butler. "Get everything ready, thank you."

He nods taking his leave, Segliude goes over to Ciel. Noticing the odd look in his eye finally puts it together. "Oh," she turns back to you. "it was analysis purposes. Come on May, let's go."

She walks out leaving you with Ciel and Sebastian who look back at you. Composing yourself the best you could casually take out the ribbons from your hair and undo each braid. Run your fingers through untangling it flip some over the shoulder. Avoiding any eye contact with them while trying to ignore their eyes set on you. Taking out the last ribbon collect them all and put them back. Straighten your blue linen gown, look straight ahead and walk. As calmly as your body would allow. Ciel opens his mouth to speak.

You stop before stepping out. Clear your throat. "How is my sister?"

Not what either of them were expecting to come from you. "She's fine."He informs you.

Glad to hear throw some of your hair over your shoulder again and continue down the hall hearing Siegliude calling for you.

Tea was set before you, Sieglinde, and Ciel by Wolfram. Accompanied with sweets on a silver tray which the young girl wasted no time in eating. Offering you some before starting with Ciel. You kindly decline still keeping your eyes adverted from Ciel and Sebastian who was kept making mental notes. With Ciel here you poised yourself as you were taught fearing the cracking of the birch rod you believed Sebastian might be hiding. Somewhere on his body, realizing the thought that crossed your mind shake it away like a hurricane.

Noticing your sudden tenseness left Sebastian a bit puzzled. "So," Ciel gets straight to the matter with Sieglinde "was there anything you were able to find out?"

"Well," she swallows before answering. "after your butler brought your cousin here I took the liberty in examining her clothes. There was a rather strange and strong amora from them. It was what seeped into her skin, it was laced and woven into the fabric itself. Not in high dosage really, just enough to start the side effects but," she pauses for a second.

Her eyes quickly swift to you. "the rest from the sample of hair I took from you May," coming to a surprise. Looking at you find nothing out of place. "I took a strand." Informing you. "Just a few, there was something different. It wasn't the same as substance on the clothing."

"What do you mean different? " Ciel eye glances at you.

She eats another sweet before responding. Snapping her fingers Wolfram leaves for a few minutes, coming back carrying a tray of two cylinders. Of two different colors. One a light orange the other was of a dark blue. With something floating in each, looking closely you see in the green one it was the strands of your hair. While the other had fabric.

"This one," Sieglinde taps the orange one lightly. "its reaction signifies two things. One, unknown chemical and two, toxic." A sharp nearly came from you but you caught it just in time, just as Ciel did. "The other one," she moves to the blue with your hair. "two things as well. One unknown and known. Which is interesting."

"Have you managed to figure out what it is?"

With a flat sigh, she shakes her head. "Not yet, I've gone through most of my knowledge known and some books. This might require further research, though this toxic substance in the clothes does turn deadly once introduced into the bloodstream. It causes a high fever, body aches, almost like the flu really. While also acting like as an anesthetic."

"An anesthetic?" you and Ciel say in unison.

She nods. "Yes, your cousin's body was numb and unresponsive for nearly four days. No matter what either myself or Wolfram did." Her move to you. "You just laid there like a vegetable really, I don't mean to put it that way. But, you did. Until you came to on your own."

"If you calm it is like an anesthetic," you focus on that word, raising a brow."wouldn't those under its influence have little to nearly no memory of events and also, no sense of pain?"

Ciel knew were you getting at with this, it was about that woman found by Scottland Yard the husk. Pleased you asked Siegliude eyes geared and turned. "Can you remember? The last four days?"

Your mind drew a blank, there was nothing..nothing you could remember. Except waking up here...and the bits and pieces she told you. "I-I..."This wasn't right...trying hard find nothing but bleak, darkness, and surging pain shot through you. "Ahhh!" You hunch over in agony.

"May!"

It felt like thousands of blades slicing your mind the longer you stayed in the darkness. Slicing from every side, all you could feel and hear was nothing but pain. It hurt, God it hurt like Hell. Screaming for a way out, for it to stop. But relief abandons you all but one...that devious ear to ear smile. If you weren't consumed by agony you'd lash back. But agony had in its grip. Fighting against it was pointless, with each slice pain spilled. Like electricity, it jolted through your body like millions of volts, crying now...crying for the one name you knew could make this all go away screaming for them.

"May!"

A voice manages to break through, it calls to you again and again. Trying hard to focus on just that voice reach out to grab it, it was warm...so very warm. Touching it lightly it dispells the pain and darkness. Nothing hurt anymore, everything became soft and safe.

Ciel stood at the foot of the door watching Wolfram place you back carefully in bed, his eye never wavered for a second even as he addressed Sieglinde. "Just how much of this toxin seeped into my cousin's skin?"

"A rather high amount, but Ciel, the amount that seeped should have already killed her. I'm rather surprised it didn't. As I said it is of unknown substance a substance that from the samples of blood I took from May have a side effect completely different from anyone with normal blood."

Normal blood? this peeked Sebastian's interest further. Just what kind of blood?

A question that Ciel held as well.

He wasn't the only one either holding a question, opening their newest assignment look down at the name and picture of the person next to reap. "Well, got to say love the eyes. It be ashamed to see them closed. Oh well," they shrug. "A jobs a job, sorry May O'Neil."