"Insane Asylum"

Chapter 2

+++Confrontation+++

"Alright Ciel, what would you like to talk about today?" Sebastian had led him to a well furnished office, full of books on shelves set against the side walls, with degrees posted around them.

"...Madame Red is alive, Elizabeth is no longer my fiancé, I don't know where I am, so what's going on?" the boy was standing across from him, voice sharp and cold.

"Please calm down Ciel-"

"Stop calling me that, that's completely inappropriate!"

The older man looked down at him, confused for a moment, then smiled.

"Ah, of course, Young Master." The others had told him that encouraging the ward in his delusion was detrimental to his healing, but Sebastian's method made it easier to talk to his patient. "If you would please be clearer about your question, I would love to answer it."

"What is going on?" Sebastian's methods had worked, Ciel's tone had changed and he sat in the chair across from him.

"Depending on how you take this, it could take some time; I suggest we get something to eat for lunch-"

"Have Maylene bring it up."

"That is not her job."

"Have someone bring it up!"

Was he really throwing a fit? It was rather adorable to tell the truth. Picking up the desk phone, he called the front to have a mumbled conversation the younger boy couldn't make out. Still, he now intended to end this quickly.

"Does that please you, Young Master?"

"Don't change the subject."

With a sigh, Sebastian pulled his glasses off and let them hang by the chain links they were on. To Ciel, he seemed to have aged.

"We've gone over this many times, so I already know how you'll react. Believe what I say, for I'm telling you the truth.

"Your name is Ciel Phantomhive. You were one of three boys of Vincent Phantomhive and Rachael Trancy. You, as far as records show, are the only legitimate child of Vincent, and the heir of his company and money. However, since you are in here, your older brother, Alois Trancy, is fighting the judge for it."

At that time Ciel scoffed, amused that his butler was going through all this trouble to upset him.

"Funny to you as this may be, this is true. Your parents and your younger brother Luca died in a fire.

"You, Alois, and a good amount of the staff survived. When you were questioned, you kept thrashing out, muttering incoherently and trying to curse everyone. I was sent to retrieve you and bring you here.

"Once you got here, you were completely absent minded, barked orders at our staff, and once in awhile appeared to be completely back to normal."

"Your lie is ridiculous. The names don't even add up!"

"Trancy was your mother's maiden name, and McCain was your grandmothers maiden name. Both Luca and Alois seem to be sons of another man that your mother was raped by – a close friend of your fathers. After Luca was born, he was sent to death in prison.

"My so-called 'lie' is in fact true. My theory is this: in your world, you pictured your aunt Angelina dead because she has only visited twice in these past months; I assume you'd figure she'd be better off that way. Maybe you picture Lizzy as your fiancé because she's a constant visitor."

"That's completely insane!"

"You're in a mental rehabilitation institute. Insanity should be expected." A small smirk appeared on the man's face.

"How do I get out?"

"You must be mentally stable," he smiled. "Though, compared to some of our other wards, you're close." Sebastian leaned forward, a gleam in his amber eyes. "That is why I'm so happy you are my patient, My Young Master."

"...I remember... that Angela said you shouldn't humor me." Ciel smiled lightly, before realizing he remembered that... for some reason? Was she here as well?

"I shouldn't be, but it slightly interests me. But, don't worry, I only humor you. I won't damage our progress."

"Sounds to me more like you're attached."

"Maybe," he shrugged. "Is that all you wanted to ask?"

"How is this going to work then?"

"I live in separate housing near here, but I have made the back room here into a bedroom, as I stay late and even full nights most of the time. You are free to come to me at any time. But now, I suggest we eat."

"I thought food was being brought up?"

"I lied." He smiled, sitting up from his chair and lingering near the door.

Ciel stood and followed him, glaring. "You lied? How am I supposed to trust a lying doctor?"

"Oh My Lord," he chuckled. "All doctors lie. It's what they lie about that matters."

+++End Chapter Two+++

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