Video † The butler, watchful

[thebutler_epic]

My, my.

It would seem that my young master has been thoroughly exhausted by recent events and finds himself predisposed for the time being. [Translation: Ciel is in a sleep coma and Sebastian feels the need to share this with everyone. It doubles over as a polite cancellation of any prior engagements on the behalf of the earl]

I will gladly send any regards as soon as he is able to receive them.

In the interim, I've been working on preparing jam rolls. I'm told they are best enjoyed during colder weather months and I'm trying to perfect a recipe.

As a gesture of the Phantomhive hospitality, I would be honored if anyone would be willing and available for a taste. [Chuckles] I don't think we need to concern ourselves about disturbing the earl, nor shall we be interrupted.

[Smiles] Good day.

Comments

[componere.livejournal.com]

May I inquire as to what this recipe entails?

[thebutler-epic.livejournal.com]

Essentially water, flour, suet crust, sugar, and jam. I'm refining the particulars, since it's a very simple recipe.

[componere.livejournal.com]

A pastry of some sorts, then?

[thebutler-epic.livejournal.com]

The suet crust is pastry, yes.

Perhaps it'll become more clear when you sample it.

[componere.livejournal.com]

I suppose that's true.

Would you mind if I came over a bit earlier than that? I've always wondered what a home of an English Earl looked like. [ slight smirk ]

[thebutler-epic.livejournal.com]

If you like.

You are most welcome, Sir.

[componere.livejournal.com]

Expect me shortly, then. Espoir? Or within the city's limits?

[thebutler-epic.livejournal.com]

Mansion 4, in Espoir.

[componere.livejournal.com]

I pictured you as more of a city-type, really.

[thebutler-epic.livejournal.com]

Is that so, Sir? [Chuckles]

The earl did reside in a townhouse in London before arriving here, though the Phantomhive estate is also in the country.

[componere.livejournal.com]

Does the country allure to him, then?

He didn't strike me as such.