Alois being helpful, as usual

[emo_git_usurper]

It serves you right...

[So don't be expecting any sympathy from me, mun]

I only wish I could have been there to see it.... or to have caused it myself.

[A laugh spills from his lips.]

You've been giving Phantomhive too much attention lately... [What about me His expression fell, losing some of his smug attitude from before.] What is so great about him anyway...? [Alois's brows furrowed. It seemed that everyone or most everyone preferred Ciel to himself. It was impossible not to be a bit jealous]

[Trying to shrug it off as if it were nothing]

.. Face it, mun. You've had it, you're nothing but a waste of space, time, and effort.

[Now put me in a game... as if this speech would convince anyone to give into his whims]

Comments

[earlofphantoms]

There are many great qualities about him. (He has no idea if Alois is referring to himself or Ciel.)

The holidays ate my soul, but I had to comment to this. This is a wonderful thing XD,

[emo_git_usurper]

[This was definitely... NOT what the Trancy earl wished to hear]

I fail to see any. Name one.

It is wonderful. <3

[earlofphantoms]

That would depend on which Earl you are referring to.

[emo_git_usurper]

I already told you his name.. [What's this idiot's angle] How can you claim that he has any positive qualities if you didn't even recognize his name?

There is only one Earl of Phantomhive. [That he's met.....]

[earlofphantoms]

In that, you are incorrect. There have been many Earls of Phantomhive. Since I do not recognize you, I assume you are speaking of either Ciel or a predecessor of mine?

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[emo_git_usurper]

Not all of them are alive at one time...

[One of Alois's eyebrows started to twitch assuming this person was just here to heckle him.]

A predecessor of yours? What are you going on about!

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[emo_git_usurper]

[But it finally started to sink in... and some shred of cockiness returned to his demeanor]

Oh.. I get it now...

You're Ciel's father then? The one that died in a fire.

[Expect him to laugh at your misfortune now. Why? Because he can]

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[earlofphantoms]

Of course not. They wouldn't all be Earls otherwise.

(He remains calm. There's no reason to get riled over a little boy.)

Precisely what I said.

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[earlofphantoms]

Indeed. I'm glad you've heard of me. (He smiles, but it is dangerous. Sharp.) My name is Vincent.

(Ah, the fire. Death is upsetting and yet...)

Everyone will die someday. There is no shame in it.

[emo_git_usurper]

[The way this Vincent Phantomhive remained so cool, only served to encourage the boy to try to force his hand and make him lose that composure]

I somehow doubt that... I'm Earl Alois Trancy.

[There's no reason to play nice with a deceased noble. Had he been a living one, Alois might have been a little more courteous for show]

If I died at the hands of my enemies that would be the line I fed people too.

[He circled the man and clasped his hands behind his back, before leaning forward and leaving that cruel smirk on his lips]

The only way your death could have been more humiliating is if they'd taken your charred remains and placed them on display for everyone to see afterwards.

[revenge_driven]

Problem?

[As much as Ciel dislikes Alois.... He does find some amusement out of this.]

Most mundanes are a waste of space, time, and effort, though.

[earlofphantoms]

I have given you no reason to doubt me, Earl Trancy. (He spread his arms, almost like he is trying to placate the boy.) I have many enemies. I accepted the possibility that they might try to take my life long ago. My only regret is that they killed my wife and irreparably changed my son as well.

(His face hardens slightly and he leans down.)

You speak like a peasant.