Another day on the waters, the liner's horn blared notifying those aboard an hour had happened or passed. Either way it kept Harmony smiling, equally as the open waters and wonders of the world of aquatics. Marveled the girl endlessly. Besides wearing a new outfit and her hair cutely done in bouncy curls. Fasten with a bow of yellow. Matching her yellow dress with white trimmings and shoes.

"Mr. Snake! Look!" Harmony sits up from her desk smiling. Turning around holding up something. He turns his attention her from the window, eyes falling on what she was showing him.

A picture.

A drawing actually...a rather...crude one. Like majority of her others ones. Tilting his head a bit trying to figure out what it was she was showing him. From what he could make out...it seem to be people. A drawing of people...or was it a single person? He wasn't quite sure but didn't say anything, looking to Harmony who seem rather proud of her art work, didn't have the heart to frown. Gives her a small smile.

With a finger Harmony points to the first person. "Look! Isn't she pretty?"

Again Snake wasn't sure what to make of it, but nods...slightly in agreement. With a quizzed brow. Who was that person, because he's never seen them before..it wasn't Madam Red. It was someone else, a female, thanks to Harmony clearing it up. With...long black hair? Just like Harmony.

Curious he leans in closer to study it. There where a few things he noticed, similar things about the picture. The color of the female's eyes was like Harmony's. Fair skin if not a bit paler, almost like Harmony's and their face structure too. It was nearly uncanny.

Who was she?

Seeing the question swimming in his eyes. "I saw her!" She exclaims, smile and all. "She was saying me name. And this one," she points to another, dressed in black with long...long grey..hair? A smile on. Her eyes and smile bright. A small laughter slips from her lips. "And he's really funny. I'm his precious little mouse! He has pretty eyes too! Like Auntie Red's friend..umm..." She gives it a thought, trying to remember the name. Becoming stuck.

As she thought of name, Snake turned his attention back to her picture. There was the lady with black hair, the man (apparently) in black, and...he noticed something else, points to it when Harmony moves it away. Setting it back on her desk. They where in her room for the time being, as the others had things to do. Elizbeth wanted to spend time with Ciel, though she promised to come and spend it soon with Harmony. That and she had some lessons to do (Sebastian gave her). Her sister, May was busy...with tutoring with Aunt Francis for the time being. Private tutoring apparently. Edward and his father where off doing something else. Leaving Harmony to her self. Of course with Snake whom Ciel, Sebastian, and May instructed to watch and stay by.

So they ended up in her room, it was best for the now.

"Now," she said promptly turning back around to her desk, taking hold of another crayon and blank white paper (she should be using for studies), begins to draw. "for another picture. One with.." she puts the color she had down and picks up another one. Beings coloring again. Giving a bit more thought he noticed.

She did enjoy coloring, he noticed, quite a lot. Setting the color down, she picks up another after another. This one was going to have quite a lot of people. Glancing back at her drawing, his eyes trying to figure out what it was she was drawing or who she was making. Noticing pink he figured one of them had to be May. There was also yellow..for blonde.

Finny?

Trying to figure it out would cause a headache. Sighing inside, he gazes back out the window. Nothing but water...he wondered how..."Mr. Snake, are you friends okay?" Harmony's question both surprised him and broke through his thoughts.

He turns to her wide-eyed. She smiles with a soft giggle. He wasn't sure if was a giggle she knew or just being Harmony. She kept laughing a bit more. Behind her hands. He wasn't sure what to say. Trying to read not just her laughter but her eyes, she kept close from laughing, he didn't get an answer.

After few more laughs, she stopped. "I finished my picture." She informs him. "Do you want to see?" The eagerness in her eyes was enough to earn a nod from him. Gladly she smiles and turns back around. Reaching for it, turns back around about to show him, when a knock came to the door.

Both their heads turn to the sound. A second knock came. It wasn't a light one like Lizzie's or a formal one like Sebastian's. Not even Ciel's or May's. Neither of them where sure who it was, a voice didn't follow till the third knock.

Did they know who it was.

"Harmony."

It was Edward.

He knocks again. "Harmony, are you still in here?"

This was a surprise, but a good one that brighten Harmony's smile. Jumping off her chair races across the room to the door, reaches up (standing on her tippy toes) grabs the knob and opens it (with Snake's help). Greets the man.

Cheeks pink with happiness. "Edward!" She throws herself on him, hugging his leg. Nearly knocked him over, but he managed to hold himself steady. And returns the affection, gives her a light hug back.

A pat on the head and warm smile.

"I hope I wasn't intrupting anything?" He asked lightly.

She shakes her head (lying). "No! Not at all, I'm glad you're here. I was just drawing pictures. Come on!" Taking him by the head leads, more so pulls him back to her desk. Snake's eyes follow him, he acknowledges the young man. Who does the same back.

Reaching the desk, Harmony climbs back in. Edward looks at her...art work and laid out crayons. Raising a brow. "I thought you had lessons to do?"

"I did them all!" She proudly says. (Lies)

Edward saw through it and let it be. "My, what, umm...wonderful pictures you have. Quite abstract." He holds one up. Of green and...purple? He wasn't sure. Looks to Snake in hopes he'd be able to help, but Snake was just as vexed. Half smiling, scratching his cheek Edward does his best. "It's..very lovely. The use of color."

His words kept Harmony smiling, till she what she asked next. "Do you know what it is?"

He froze instantly. Heart racing and pounding. Gripped the paper with a slight tremble. What should she say? How should he say it? What was it? So many question fired rapidly in his mind, he was sure it overloaded.

Feeling the pressure of Harmony's patience he had no choice...swallowing...tells her. Crossing fingers it was right. "Well, you see..." He stammers. "you see...it's umm...a...I believe it's a flower."

Harmony's eyes lose their luster. Falling flat. "A flower?"

Crap!

"A flower?" She repeats just as flat, with a furrow of the brows." You say it's a flower?"

Was he suppose to answer? Respond? He wasn't sure. The way her eyes burrowed into him, he couldn't even muster courage to even engage eye contact. It didn't matter, he would take whatever it was she threw at him. He was a gentleman after all...standing poised and ready, despite the small trimmers Snake noticed shaking throughout his body.

Stood firm with his answer. Flinched just a bit hearing Harmony's pressed lips slightly open, trembled more from the first word that fell from it. "That...is correct!" She claps happily.

To his joy. Sighing quickly he smiles fanning himself. "I was right?" He asked more so for confirmation.

She nods. "Yes. You are correct."

Filled with pride, he hands the picture back. "It is a beautiful flower. Just like you."

His words made her laugh. Taking her picture back puts it back with the others, Edward noticed another one. "Harmony? Who's that?"

Turning to it, Harmony smiles and picks it up. Hugs is closely to her chest. "It's a really, really pretty woman and my friend."

"Woman? She looks..." Edward ponders a bit from what he saw. "She looks a bit like you. And friend? You say? What friend?"

Instead of answering, Harmony began to hum, hum that same song. Snake knew well, it was her favorite. Noticing how captivate she had become with it, like some sort of trance. They wait for her finish. Once she does looks to them both and smiles.

"My friend taught me that song. It's my favorite." she tells him.

Odd, was all Edward could think. "Could I see the picture again?" He asked, she shows him. Observing it, mainly her...'friend' sent a uneasy tinge down his spine. "This person..seems a bit older. How are you friends?"

Setting the picture down, Harmony thinks about it. "I'm not sure, but, I know he always made me laugh, cause he always smiles."

"Smiles? Does, your sister know about this friend?" Edward inquired in disguise.

Again Harmony had to think about it, but it was shorter this time. She slightly...nods her head."Yes...Yes, though...I don't think she remembers him. But-"

Edward waited attentively. It was in Harmony's eyes, he saw it reflecting. But, the words just didn't seem to come out. Not wanting to pressure her, but also wanting to know he kept calm and waited. Waited. For seem like hours, which was only just two minutes.

Snake noticing the wrinkle weight on Harmony's face, steps in. Taps Edward on the shoulder, he looks at him. Snake cast his eyes to Harmony, Edward follows and sees what he blinded himself because of his desire. The strain she had on.

Seeing this, his heart sank. "How ridiculous of me." He mumbles to himself, clears his throat. "Why don't we go outside? Hmm?" He suggest.

At that notation, Harmony's eyes light up. Nods agreeing. "Yes! Please! I want to see more mermaids!" Nearly jumped out her chair. Instead stood and jumped. Knowing well Ciel and Sebastian would have a fit if they saw her.

"Alright." Edward chuckles softly. "Alright, come now." He holds up his hands to calm her, she does after a few more jumps. And takes one of his hands in hers. He gives it a light squeeze and scoops her off the chair, sets her to the floor. Looking her over, for a moment his green ones locked with her Amber ones. Rose a smile that warmed him. "There. Come, let's go.

They start to walk, with Snake following. Till Harmony stops. "Wait!" She nearly shrieks and runs back to her desk, grabbing a few of her pictures, folds them and walks back. Hands them Snake. "Can you hold these please?"

He takes them with a nod and puts them inside his jacket, safely. "Ready now?" Edward asked her. She looks to him and nods.

The three of them leave and head to the deck.

Where Harmony's eyes expand as wide as the ocean itself, going for miles and miles. Holding the railing with Edward and Snake closely over her. Those walking by would cast their eyes every so often in their direction, then turn their noses either up or to the side. Whispering. Paying no mind, Harmony kept looking. Gleefully. She just adored this...in a perspective of a child. Casting wonder and amusement all at once. It was enchanting, a breath of fresh air. Edward couldn't help but be enthralled by it.

Her words of fantasy and stories of mermaids, which clearly where dolphins. He listen with a caring ear on her detailed imagination of the world beneath the waves. She was sure it existed. Closing his eyes a few times to paint it, he saw it...their castles and dances. It was always enjoyable in Harmony's company. He understood why, she always put a smile on others. Especially her sister's.

May, his mind thought. She was busy with his mother. Staring across the water, tuning out Harmony's voice. Again the two of them where together, this time crossing the waters. No one else around...minus the family. It was just him and her. They could spend days and afternoons walking together, what really made his heart flutter and pink to appear on his cheeks. Was being her escort to upcoming dinner party.

He was originally suppose to escort Lizzie to..damn that Ciel. But, guess it wasn't a complete lost. Cause the moment his mother insisted he escort May, he was flustered and stunned. If not for May who kindly and delightfully agreed. Enjoying the idea. He was fine. Tugging on his collar, he wondered...what she would be...she would look stunning if not lovely.

No.

Better than lovely. Closing eyes again, he could see it..the way she gracefully glided down the stairs, all eyes upon her. Those bright eyes of her wide with nervous and awe, yet gentle and kind. As they look around the room, on the eyes upon her, turn bashful. Till they find his hand out waiting for her. He'd hear a soft gasp escape her lips, that would happily and softly turn into a smile. Their eyes would lock and all would vanish. She'd raise a delicate hand and rest in his, which he would hold most tenderly and firmly. And in those eyes, she'd be thrilled to seem him. Those eyes would speak his name in a way that made his heart beat loud enough for all to hear. And he wouldn't care, their hands would fit so perfectly...it would be criminal. He'd walk to meet her and kiss the top of her hand. As a lady should be.

Guide her hand around his arm and they would both walk down together. Her by his side and she by his. Eyes would follow, follow them all the way to the center. They would dance and dance, in-sync. He'd twirl her so gently and catch the same. She'd look up at him and he down to her, everyone would see...see just how much...

"Edward." Harmony's voice breaks through.

Blinking a few times he comes out of his...hopes...dreams. Finding her looking up at him. "Yes?"

Puzzled Harmony wasn't sure what it was with him. The way he looked and why he closed his eyes...and why he spoke her sister's name. "Why are you talking about May?"

Nearly chocking, Edward flusters a bit. "Well...I..." Turns to the side coughing a bit.

Finding it funny, she giggles. "You're funny, Edward."

"I am?"

"Yes. And warm." Those words surprised him. "That's why my sister, likes you."

Did she...just...he felt his heart beating against his chest. For a moment, Snake looked at the red young man. Oddly. Who only grew red, with each word from Harmony said, that his mind processed.

The words repeated over and over again. 'That's why my sister likes you.' It echoed in his mind, drowning out everything...did..May really...or was Harmony...

Lost by Edward's oddly unreadable face, Harmony tried to get his attention but nothing seem to work. Not even when she tugged him by the sleeve. What was going on with him? What did she say? Besides those words...well whatever it was, clearly had some affect on him. That he didn't even notice nor hear the voice of his sister calling him.

Harmony did and ecstatically waved to her. She waved back, leaving Ciel's side to Harmony. The two of them embrace the other, making a rather..spectacle that caused a few heads to turn and look. Neither of them cared. Ciel didn't bother to stop them, instead his attention when to stricken Edward.

"What happened to him?" He asked, his question reached Harmony. Who stops and look back to Edward.

Shrugging her shoulders. "I think he's broken." She answers.

"Broken?"

She nods. "Yeah. Broken. I don't know why though. But, I'm happy to see you Lizzie! I missed you!" She squeals along with Lizzie who shared her sentiment.

"I did too!" Lizzie squeeze her more. Ciel and Sebastian where sure she was going to pop Harmony."I didn't mean to make you wait! But, you don't have too anymore!"

They both shed unneeded emotional tears. That caused a few more eyes to look their way. Sighing to himself at the sight, Ciel bit back what he wanted to say. Coughs getting Harmony's attention, mainly. "Harmony, did you finish your lessons?"

She froze instantly. Trembled a bit when Sebastian spoke. "I do hope so, Lady Harmony. As I recall I left you with working on Latin and French. Also, mathematics. Otherwise..."

She felt his voice finding the truth. Calmly and yet eerily waiting. That she sunk in Lizzie's arms, trembling to afraid to meet him. Yelped when his brow whipped sharply. She knew what that...otherwise. Meant. Swallowing hard, twiddling her fingers. What could she say? He was going to go and check her room. They both would and when they did...

All the drawing she still had out. They would take away her crayons...NO! Worse...her desserts. Sebastian would. He could be so mean that way. And if May found out...she would...her sister could be evil too at times. She'd be right along with him.

Sighing to himself, Sebastian shakes his head. Not at all surprised. Ciel pinches his frowned brows. "Honestly, Harmony..."

"I was going to do it!" She whines. Tears and big eyes forming to them. "I just..."

Rolling his eyes, Ciel didn't want to hear it. "I'm not surprised." He mumbles to himself. "Besides that, I don't see your sister." he looks around. Noticing her absence. "I am to assume she still with your mother." He directs to Lizzie.

Who nods, noticing May's absence. "They must still be in tutoring. With their lessons. Mother can be rather.."she pauses to find the right word. Instead cast it aside. Laughing nervously. That broke Edward from his hold.

"What?" he blinks a few times. Looking around. Finding Lizzie, Sebastian, and...Ciel. Whom he sneers at. "What are you doing here?"

Wonderful. Ciel had to deal with this now. As he dealt with Edward's...distain, Harmony let go of Lizzie and went to Snake. Tugging on him and asking for the pictures. He takes them out, she shuffles through some and find the right one. Taking it. Thanks him. Goes over to Sebastian.

"Yes?" He acknowledges her. She holds up the picture. He takes it. With a smile. "Now, what is this?" That nearly gasped in shock, his eyes fall to her. She smiled up at him. Rosy cheeks and all. "Lady...Harmony..."

"D..Do you like?" She stammers nervously. Hopefully.

Sebastian wasn't sure what to say about this...picture...drawing. It was...Harmony studied his face and waited for an answer. That made her smile grow then softly waiver and drop.

"Sebastian." Ciel cuts in. Sebastian didn't answer, until the second time Ciel said his name. With a bit of irritation.

"Sorry. Yes my Lord?" He response quickly folding and tucking away Harmony's picture. Into his coat.

Ciel saw but said nothing of it. "I need to speak with May. Come."

Understanding Sebastian follows. Only to stop when Harmony grabs his hand. He turns around to her, her eyes wanting to know his answer. That they began to tear up. "Lady Harmo-"

"Sebastian!" Ciel said.

"Forgive me Lady Harmony, but I must go." He tells her taking her hands off. "I promise I shall give you an answer in due time." Bowing lightly he hurries to his master.

Everything...everything hurt. But it was finally over. How this woman manage to have so much...skill if not strength was beyond you. Even now after so long. Francis was truly amazing. She didn't hold back, not once with you. As she...'tutored' you. In the art of sword. Your hand was throbbing with heated pain. But not as much as it did before. Either way, it was just pain. You could handle it, if it meant that you could...you where able to protect and keep safe...

Taking a deep breath in, expel it out just the same. Wiping your brow with an arm, every fiber of you was tensed with strength. Your feet felt on fire too. Using the wall to support yourself, watch Francis in her fencing gear (same as yours) sets her mask down and sword. Not even at all winded.

"Good. You're not lacking. I was afraid you had." She said...kindly? You weren't sure.

Still, you smiled. "T-Thank you."

The smile wasn't returned, instead a stern praise from her eyes. "Your footing was sharp, sharper than before. Though you must remember to have mind equal to your footing. Your movements acted a few seconds after. They must work together. Your defense is strong. As expected by you. It's very well guarded. Yet, stiff."

This sounded more like chewing you out than a praise. Either you took it. Nodding in agreement, as your words would waste your breath. You had to control it. Taking a few small and slow ones, didn't notice Francis walk over to you. Till her shadow cast on you.

"Y-Yes?" you manage to say. Under her sharp eyes.

That burrowed into yours. "May," she said tightly. Your heart skipped a beat. "I want you to know something," there was a softness in her both her tone and words, along with eyes. "that I wou-"

A knock came to the door. "Pardon my intrusion," Ciel said on the other side. "but if you are finished May. I would like to have a word with you."

Grunting lowly, Francis allows it. The door opens and he comes in with Sebastian behind. Sensing it was a talk between the two cousins, Francis excuses herself and leaves. Once the door shuts and footsteps fade away, Ciel spoke his intentions.

That you felt the moment he stepped in and answered him swiftly before he could even get it out fully. "Alright. I'll do it."

To his shock and Sebastian's. They look at you, your attention was upon your fencing mask that you clutched. Ciel wasn't sure what to make of this...your instant response without even knowing what it was. Normally, you'd be more...resisting. Difficult was the right word. But, you weren't. He saw no such thing in your eyes, that you kept hidden by the shadow of your bangs. The only thing that showed on you was a smile..not your normal smile. A kind one.

No.

It was another one.

One that he couldn't really read, but felt...damped. Even when you finally turned to them, the way your eyes fell on both of them. Mainly Ciel, he noticed the way your eyes lost their shine, take a deep and pained breath. That wanted to say something but, swallowed itself away. Instead replace with a smile, that could barely hold. But you managed some how.

He wanted to know why. "May, wha-"

"Ciel," you speak over him softly. He stopped. Your eyes fall to the side for a moment to gather the words. A soft...somber chuckle leaves your lips. "you do not have to tell me what it is. There is no need to. You are my cousin, after all." With each word that came out, you walk over to him. Stopping just a foot away. Smile and all. Eyes warmly lay on him. Even the touch you rested softly on the side of his face. Sent a warm sensation through him. "That I can acknowledge." Laugh lightly at your tease. He didn't. "And I know Harmony acknowledges that as well. I know she will continue to do so. She does so much enjoy you being part of her garden. You as well Sebastian." Look to the demon with same smile. For a moment, then back to Ciel. "It eases me know, you will be taken care of. Promise me one thing though," your voice drops just a bit. "you and Harmony shall remain safe and well. That nothing shall befall you? Either of you."

The seriousness of your words and pleading in your eyes, you tried to hid. Compelled Ciel to nod.

Your smile lite up. "Wonderful. Then I shall be happy knowing that." Taking your hand back, rest it on his head. Patting it lightly with affection. Ciel thought for a moment of its similarities. A similarity that came with a horrible..."Now, if you don't mind. I would like to practice a bit." With that you put your mask back on and walk away.

They watch you. There seem to be this...apprehension distance you put up. That you refused to speak. Watching you pick up your sword, seeing you didn't want to or would say any more leave. Shutting door behind them, Sebastian stops for a moment and takes out the picture from inside his coat. Unfolds it and gives it a quick long look. Glances back the door, tucks it back inside.