[He has the patience of the dead, and he'll stand there and wait all day, just like that, if he has to. But he doesn't wait too long and he has a small Earl in his arms. He'll let Ciel take a moment to savor it, lift a hand to rub his hair.]
I meant it to be a surprise for you, but... seeing as how you've gone with an empty socket for so long, and that's bound to cause problems at some point, no matter how careful we are with it, I thought I might consult a doctor to see about getting you a replacement. It's a shame we don't have doctor Beverly here, or I could have just sent her a message on the side, in private.
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I meant it to be a surprise for you, but... seeing as how you've gone with an empty socket for so long, and that's bound to cause problems at some point, no matter how careful we are with it, I thought I might consult a doctor to see about getting you a replacement. It's a shame we don't have doctor Beverly here, or I could have just sent her a message on the side, in private.