Behind that smile lies mischievous intent.

[earlofphantoms]

Well this is unexpected. I thought you only had interest in my son and his intriguing butler.

{He smiles easily, resting his cheek against his hand.}

You have exceeded my expectations and that is not an easy feat.

{Is he making fun of me? ...I think he is. ;-;}

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[madcuriosity]

How did your writer exceed your expectations?

[earlofphantoms]

She gave me a journal and a place to voice my opinion.

[madcuriosity]

Oh! Did you not think she would? I suppose the hardest part for writers' is that actual journal making! It shows they have confidence enough.

[earlofphantoms]

It was questionable. I wondered if she would ever follow through. {He chuckles pleasantly.} What might your name be, young lady?

[madcuriosity]

Oh! My name is Alice, Alice Liddell! How do you do sir?

[earlofphantoms]

A pleasure, Lady Alice. I do quite well.

[madcuriosity]

I'm very glad to hear that, sir! Who is your son, if I may ask?

[makemelaugh]

Is that so, Earl~?

[Actually he's more interested in seeing how Vincent is going to handle is mun. wherever a Phantomhive is involved, things are getting interesting.]

Did it take a lot for them to do so~?

[They are all making fun of us... ._. ]

[earlofphantoms]

I would not lie, Undertaker. {Not so blatantly anyway.} It has been years, I fear.

[makemelaugh]

[As if he doesn't know that.]

My, my~! But now you are here, at last~!

[earlofphantoms]

I fear I am not on the best of terms with this world. I would, however, like to see my son and my wife again.

[makemelaugh]

Well, I could tell you how your son is doing, although...

[Yes, Undertaker wants that.]

[earlofphantoms]

I see, I see. The same conditions apply? {He is rather good at jokes.}

[sleepygunsman]

That's good.....?

[Lace can't tell but he usually can never tell. ]

[earlofphantoms]

In a way, I suppose it is.

[sleepygunsman]

Was it supposed to be insulting? You're not doing it right if it was.....

[Not that he's a master at that or anything. ]

[earlofphantoms]

I don't recall saying anything about an insult...?

[sleepygunsman]

Sorry, I must have misunderstood you...

[He'll formally bow his head as respect and an apology.]

[earlofphantoms]

{He shakes his head, smiling warmly.} Not at all! My Mun may have said something that I wasn't privy to.

[breathtaking]

Well, Ciel gets his charm from you, so I'm not surprised that your Lady Mundane has taken an interest.

[earlofphantoms]

...Rachel? {He stares at her in surprise before pulling her into an embrace.} Don't tell me a Mun has taken an interest in you as well?

[breathtaking]

[She laughs and throws her arms around his neck.]

I've always been here, I just don't get out that much.

[earlofphantoms]

{Internally, he curses. She shouldn't be here without him. What Mun has put her in such an awkward and lonely position?

Yet he won't show his anger. There is time enough for that later. Instead, he holds her close and rests his cheek against her hair.}

Perhaps you will get out more for me?

[breathtaking]

If you're good! Now don't change the subject. Tell me more about what you're doing or where you're going, or at the very least, what you're planning to do.

[earlofphantoms]

I will be on my best behavior. {He bows gallantly.} I cannot say I know the Mun's plans, but I have hope that I will have a temporary home one of these days.