"Cut In"
That the intruders had managed to get so far into the Midford Manor spoke to their skill, but it was poor luck that had them passing directly by the Marquis while the door to his study was open. Obviously, Alexis Leon Midford did not let them pass uninhibited. No, he called out a greeting instead, his voice drawing Elizabeth out into the hall from her own office.
"Earl Gray! Earl Phipps!" he hailed the two young men, stepping out into the hall as his voice deepened in seriousness, "Your presence was not announced. Not that it isn't a pleasure to have you in my home, but might I ask what your business is?"
"Ah," Charles Gray started, leaning casually with a smirk, "our business is with your daughter. The Queen has a message for Lady Phantomhive." He waved the missive lazily in the air before the other half of the Double Charles snatched it out of his hand.
"I apologize for the intrusion," Phipps said, and turned towards Elizabeth who had been watching from her doorway.
"Allow me to deliver our letter and we will be out of your way. Lady Phantomhive," he bowed over her hand, letter outstretched for her to take. As she did so, Earl Gray snagged his partner by his shirtsleeve and proceeded to leap out the window with Phipps in tow. Father and daughter were left gazing wordlessly after them.
A/N: Sorry for the delay; my english essay took precedence.
"Cut In," as in to intrude or to cause a disruption.